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June 29, 2026

LIBRARY CLOSED: 7/3/26 – 7/5/26

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on the following dates: — Friday, July 3 — Saturday, July 4 — Sunday, July 5 The library will reopen on Monday, July 6.

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June 29, 2026

NEXT MONDAY (7/6/26) – Make and Take Lab: Whirligig

Celebrate America’s big 250th birthday with our next Make and Take Lab, which is a modern take on a historical toy known as a Whirligig! This Make and Take Lab will be held on Monday, July 6, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. This program is open to crafters of all ages, and no registration […]

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June 26, 2026

NEXT THURSDAY (7/2/26) – Nerf 1776

Learn about the weapons and tactics used by the Americans, the British, and their allies during the Revolutionary War… then put that knowledge into practice with a series of matches with Nerf blasters in our upcoming program, Nerf 1776! Blasters, foam darts, and safety glasses will be provided. Nerf 1776 will be held on Thursday, […]

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June 25, 2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/1/26) – Rock Painting with Deb Coller

Art instructor Deb Coller will teach you how using dots will turn a rock into a piece of art in Rock Painting with Deb Coller! All supplies will be provided. This painting workshop is designed for tweens and teens (Ages 9-18) and will be held on Wednesday, July 1, at 1:00 PM. If you’d like […]

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June 24, 2026

NEXT MONDAY (6/29/26) – Maker Movie Night: “Jurassic Park”

Bring your latest project and work alongside a movie on the big screen during our Maker Movie Night! Meet other crafters, enjoy coffee, and maybe finish that project while you watch! The lights will be kept on low for the film and work surfaces will be available. We’ll also have hot beverages! For our next Maker […]

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June 23, 2026

NEXT MONDAY (6/29/26) – Maker Monday: Your Story Kite with Lydia Boddie-Rice

Lydia Boddie-Rice’s kites have been hanging above our atrium for a few months now, but soon you’ll get a chance to create your own! Join artist Lydia Boddie-Rice during our next Maker Monday workshop to learn how to create Your Story Kite. Start with a viewing of Rising on the Wind: The Messengers, an animated […]

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June 23, 2026

THIS SATURDAY (6/27/26) – Sushi 101 with the Storybook Cook

Ms. Liz is coming back to the library to make some sushi, no raw fish included! Ingredients will include fresh shrimp, imitation crab, avocado, and fresh vegetables. This hands-on class will give attendees the chance to take part in preparing the recipes, and generous food samples will be provided, so come hungry! Gloves will be […]

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June 22, 2026

THIS FRIDAY (6/26/26) – Robot Coders with Brooklyn Robot Foundry

The Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers STEAM classes all over the country from their base in Brooklyn, NY. Their goal is to encourage a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination through the fun of STEAM learning. Robot Coders is the ultimate combination of hands-on building, creativity, and programming. Working in small groups, teens (ages 12-18) will learn how […]

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June 22, 2026

UPCOMING PROGRAMS (June 2026 + July 2026) – Celebrate America 250 at the Library

The United States of America will be celebrating its Semiquincentennial this 4th of July, and you can celebrate America 250 with a series of programs at the Irondequoit Library. Here’s what’s coming up soon! Pathways of Resistance with the Erie Canal Museum Thursday, June 25, at 7:00 PM | Click Here to Register Nerf 1776 […]

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June 18, 2026

NEXT THURSDAY (6/25/26) – Pathways of Resistance with the Erie Canal Museum

Please join us in welcoming Erie Canal Museum staff for Pathways of Resistance, a program that explores how the Erie Canal was instrumental in the operation of the Underground Railroad. Pathways of Resistance is a constantly evolving talk that examines the experience of African Americans along the Erie Canal Corridor, with a particular focus on […]

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