Category Archives: What’s Happening at the Library

New DVDs & Blu-rays: March 2012

Did the Oscars get you in the mood for a new movie? Best Picture winner The Artist isn’t available yet, but you can make an Oscar night with many of the other nominees such as Hugo, Moneyball, The Help, and Midnight In Paris. Here’s what else was added to the shelves this month.

New Large Print Titles for March 2012

Do you enjoy reading large print? Here’s the newest titles that you can look for at both branches of the Irondequoit Public Library.

Computer Basics: Advanced Internet Searching

Would you like to learn the power-searching techniques librarians know? Make Google sit up and beg? Extract information from the invisible web where Google doesn’t go? Attend this workshop, get more reliable search results, and move to the top of the Internet food chain. Join us Monday, March 19th at the Pauline Evans Library (Cooper Rd) […]

Organic Composting with Jarmila Haseler

Come to the Pauline Evans Branch on Tuesday, March 13 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. to learn how to enhance your garden with nutrient-rich compost.  Recycle all your kitchen and garden waste to start your own fertilizer factory.  Learn how and where to set up your compost, and some simple steps to speed the […]

Knit/Crochet for Charity

Patrons and staff at the Pauline Evans Branch Library are making mittens for the House of Mercy.  Adult and children’s sizes are always needed.  Use your favorite pattern or stop by the library for easy knit or crochet instructions.  Any yarn is acceptable as long as it’s washable and dryable.  Join us on Tuesday, March […]

MVP Beating the Winter Blahs Program at McGraw Canceled

This Wednesday evening’s program with MVP Community Health Educator Cheryl Minchella at the McGraw Branch has been canceled due to low registration. We apologize for the inconvenience.

New Magazines & Newspapers at Evans

Here’s the list of the new magazines and newspapers available at the Evans Branch. Thank you to the generous donations by our patrons and staff. There are still a number of titles up for adoption. If you’re interested, please see the Evans reference librarian for details. Children’s KNOW: The Science Magazine for Curious Kids Young Adult Girl’s […]

New Large Print Titles for February 2012

Here’s a listing of the newest large print titles available at both branches of the Irondequoit Public Library purchased in the month of February.

Library Closed on February 20

Both branches of the Irondequoit Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 20 for staff training. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21.

Tropical Book Sale at Evans Branch – February 11th

On Saturday, February 11th, come take a break from winter at our Tropical Book Sale! The Irondequoit Public Library, with a little help from their Friends, will be hosting this mid-winter book sale. All genres of books will be on hand and proceeds will help fund library programs. The sale will be held at Evans Branch [lower […]