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July 6, 2023

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/12/23): African Drumming and Stories

Join us on Wednesday, July 12, at 10:30AM for African Drumming and Stories with Mayukwa Kashiwa of Building Families First. Celebrate the world in this children’s program as he shares his knowledge of African drums and culture. Weather permitting, African Drumming and Stories will be held outside, and no registration is required.

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July 6, 2023

THIS MONTH (7/12/23 + 7/19/23): Children’s Art Days With Irondequoit Art Club

The Irondequoit Library, in conjunction with the Irondequoit Art Club, will be hosting a Children’s Art Day on two days this month! Children (Ages 3-12 Years) and their caregivers can create art inspired by some of their favorite books, and when you’re done, we’ll display it in the library. Irondequoit Art Club members will aid […]

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July 5, 2023

NEW HOURS (AS OF JULY 2023): Free Computer Help Through Digital Literacy Program on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Our Digital Literacy schedule has changed! Please visit our Event Calendar to view the current schedule. Summer is here and the hours of availability for our Digital Literacy: Free Computer Help program, created in partnership with Literacy Rochester, will be changing on Monday, July 10. One-on-one tutors will be available just outside the library’s Computer […]

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July 5, 2023

REDUCED HOURS: 7/7/23

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 2023. The library will be open from 12:30 PM until 6:00 PM on Friday, July 7. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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June 30, 2023

Classic Book Discussion Group Will Read “Treasure Island” in July 2023

Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of rum… the Classic Book Discussion Group will read Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island next month: ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: Perhaps Stevenson’s best-known work, this adventure novel set in the eighteenth century is inspired by the actual exploits of pirate Captain Kidd and the search for his buried treasure. For […]

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June 28, 2023

2023 School Summer Reading Lists

School’s out for Summer! But you can’t forget about your Summer Reading List. You can find a link for the Summer Reading Lists from many area schools below. And remember, there’s no Hold Fee for any books you might need as part of your Summer Reading assignment. EAST IRONDEQUOIT — Currently Unavailable WEST IRONDEQUOIT — […]

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June 28, 2023

Library Bookstore Hosting “Christmas in July Sale” from 7/1/23 – 7/31/23

It’s beginning to look a lot like… Christmas? The Library Bookstore will be having a Christmas in July Sale during the entire month of July (July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023)! All holiday-related books, magazines, movies, music CDs, puzzles, and other assorted items will be on sale. You won’t want to miss it!

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June 27, 2023

THIS SATURDAY (7/1/23): Turning 65 and Medicare

A representative from T65 & Beyond will be available at the library on Saturday, July 1, 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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June 27, 2023

Summer Hours Begin This Weekend (7/1/23) + LIBRARY CLOSED on 7/3/23 and 7/4/23

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, July 5. The Irondequoit Library’s Summer Hours will also begin this weekend on Saturday, July 1. For the months of July and August, our new operating hours will be… MONDAY-THURSDAY: 10 AM – 9 […]

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June 26, 2023

THIS FRIDAY (6/30/23): Workout Warriors

Eva is a fight choreographer and personal trainer at Roc Fitness and Sword Fighting, and she will teach you sword techniques while keeping your body moving during Workout Warriors on Friday, June 30, at 4:00PM. This workout class combines cardio and strength training, and is designed for tweens and teens (ages 10-18). You’ll learn real […]

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