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July 2, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (7/8/24) – Memory Wire Bracelets

Tweens and teens (ages 9-18) are invited to come make Summer-y Memory Wire Bracelets using memory wire and glass beads with instructor Deb Coller! All supplies will be provided for this program. Memory Wire Bracelets will be held on Monday, July 8, at 6:00 PM. If you’d like to attend this program, please register now […]

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July 2, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (7/8/24) – Mindfulness in the Summertime

Mindfulness in the Summertime is a four-part program series that will provide an overview of mindfulness, integrating outdoor practices and Summer themes. Laura Gavigan, an educator and mindfulness coach and the founder of Mindful Matters, will incorporate various mindfulness practices, including meditation, grounding, chair yoga, and mindful eating. Each session will close with a meditation […]

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July 2, 2024

THIS MONTH (7/23/24) – American Red Cross Blood Drive

The Town of Irondequoit and the American Red Cross will be hosting a Blood Drive at the Irondequoit Library on Tuesday, July 23, from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. To schedule an appointment to give blood, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and search for Sponsor Code IrondequoitCommunity. If you are an eligible […]

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July 1, 2024

THIS SATURDAY (7/6/24) – Turning 65 and Medicare

A representative from T65 & Beyond will be available at the library on Saturday, July 6, at 10:30 AM to discuss Turning 65 and Medicare. Turning 65 is the easy part! Come to this educational seminar and learn all about Medicare… — Who needs to apply — When and how to apply — And how […]

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July 1, 2024

REDUCED HOURS: July 5, 2024 + Summer Hours Begin This Weekend (7/6/24)

Due to a series of planned all-staff meetings, the Irondequoit Library will have reduced operating hours on the first Friday of each month in 2024. The library will be open from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Friday, July 5. We apologize for any inconvenience. The Irondequoit Library’s Summer Hours will also begin this weekend […]

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June 28, 2024

Classic Book Discussion Group Will Read Aeschylus’s “The Oresteia” in July 2024

Many writers have expanded on the events of Homer’s The Iliad over the years. That list includes Aeschylus, who wrote The Oresteia in 458 BC. The Classic Book Discussion Group will read this Greek tragedy in July: ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: The Oresteia is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus and dramatizes the myth of the curse […]

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June 28, 2024

LIBRARY CLOSED: 7/3/24 and 7/4/24

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4. The library will reopen at 12:00 PM on Friday, July 5.

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June 27, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (7/1/24) – Art for All Workshop: Notan Squares

Join us on Monday, July 1, at 6:00 PM for our next Art for All Workshop. We’ll explore concepts of visual space and contrast as we create Notan Squares. All ages and experience levels are welcome to relax and create a unique piece of art! No registration is required to attend this workshop, but supplies […]

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June 26, 2024

NEXT TUESDAY (7/2/24) – Home Funeral Workshop: Demystifying the Tasks Related to After Death Care

Did you know that less than 200 years ago, most people in the US held the funeral for their deceased loved ones at home? The tasks related to after death care were seen as integral to the grieving process, and still are in many countries today where home funerals remain the norm. A local expert […]

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June 25, 2024

2024 Summer Reading Program Begins Friday, June 28

The Irondequoit Library’s 2024 Summer Reading Program kicks off for Kids, Teens, and Adults this Friday, June 28! We’re doing things a bit different this year, and everyone will be able to participate in our brand new all-ages program until Friday, August 30. This year, you’ll be able to win prizes by reading books or participating in a […]

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