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September 4, 2026

NEXT TUESDAY (9/10/26) – Uncovering Ancient Italy: Recent Archeological Excavations at Trebula Mutuesca

Learn all about one of Europe’s ancient civilizations in Uncovering Ancient Italy: Recent Archeological Excavations at Trebula Mutuesca, an upcoming presentation from Professor Elizabeth Colantoni and the Rochester Society of the Archaeological Institute of America. Nestled in the Sabine Hills of central Italy, Trebula Mutuesca was a thriving place 2,000 years ago. During the time […]

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September 4, 2026

NEXT THURSDAY (9/10/26) – Tween Anime Club

The next meeting of our Tween Anime Club is happening on Thursday, September 10, at 4:00 PM. This month, we’ll be doing a Jeopardy-style trivia game! Tween Anime Club is designed for tweenage anime fans (ages 9-12), and if you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar. Thank you to the Friends of the […]

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September 3, 2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY (9/9/26): Art Instruction with the Irondequoit Art Club: Bilateral Mirror Drawing

Learn the art of Bilateral Mirror Drawing during the next Art Instruction with the Irondequoit Art Club on Wednesday, September 9, at 11:00 AM. Participants will draw with both hands while mirroring a partner in an artistic activity that will challenge and awaken the mind. The workshop will be led by Betty Zarcone. Betty is a self-taught […]

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September 3, 2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY (9/9/26) – Storytime Safari with the Zoo!

Our friends from the Seneca Park Zoo are coming back to the library for Storytime Safari with the Zoo on Wednesday, September 9, at 10:30 AM. Join us for an animal-themed storytime all about “Life at the Zoo”! And after you listen to the story, stick around to meet a Zoo Ambassador animal! Storytime Safari with […]

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September 2, 2026

NEXT TUESDAY (9/8/26) – Travelogue: Journey to the Heart of Guatemala

Retired professor David Schuler will provide a photographic tour of Guatemala at the library on Tuesday, September 8, at 6:30 PM. Guatemala’s weather is beautiful in Winter, and with only one hour time difference and a short flight from Rochester, the country is truly a hidden gem. It boasts many historical and cultural sites and […]

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September 2, 2026

NEXT TUESDAY (9/8/26) – Gather and Game with Game Night Rochester

Find your next favorite game at the Irondequoit Library during Gather and Game with Game Night Rochester on Tuesday, September 8, from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM. From board games to card games and more, Game Night Rochester will bring their collection of tabletop games to the library and match you with the perfect game! Instructors from the […]

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September 1, 2026

THIS MONTH (9/26/26): 2026 Rochester Game Festival at RIT

The Irondequoit Library is getting ready to help Rochester play some more new games as a co-sponsor this year’s Rochester Game Festival! The 2026 Rochester Game Festival will be held at the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Student Hall for Exploration and Development on Saturday, September 26. The doors will open at 11:00 AM for a […]

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September 1, 2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (Fall 2026) – Teen Tech Tutors

Calling all Tech Savvy Teens in grades 9-12! Do you love technology? Do you find joy in helping out your community? Are you looking to build up a resume or college application? Join our Teen Tech Tutor program where you can help assist our patrons with their technology needs! We’re looking for volunteers interested in […]

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August 31, 2026

LIBRARY CLOSED: 9/5/26 – 9/7/26

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on the following dates this week and next week: — Saturday, September 5 — Sunday, September 6 — Monday, September 7 Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

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August 28, 2026

NEXT THURSDAY (9/3/26) – Irondequoit Historical Society Presents Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario

The Irondequoit Historical Society will welcome Jim Kennard, the author of Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario: A Journey of Discovery, to the library on Thursday, September 3, at 7:00 PM. Over his 50-year career of exploration, Jim and his team have found more than 200 shipwrecks, including two of the oldest shipwrecks found in the Great […]

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