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August 29, 2023

LIBRARY CLOSED: 9/2/23 – 9/4/23

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on the following dates this week and next week: — Saturday, September 2 — Sunday, September 3 — Monday, September 4 Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 5.

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August 28, 2023

REDUCED HOURS: 9/1/23

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, September 1. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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August 26, 2023

2023 Adult Summer Reading Program Winners Announced

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Adult Summer Reading Program. Congratulations to our winners: — Morgan C. — Regan M. — Sergey G. — Ellen Z. — Angela C. — Kristin Y. — Linda O. — Nancy N. — Mary B. — Laura S. — Marissa B. — Ashley L. — Lisa […]

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August 25, 2023

Classic Book Discussion Group Will Read “The Vicar of Wakefield” in September 2023

The Classic Book Discussion Group will read Oliver Goldsmith’s The Vicar of Wakefield for their meeting in September: ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: Comforted with money and success, Dr. Primrose and his family live a happy life in rural England. However, on the eve of his son’s wedding, Primrose loses all of his wealth at the hands […]

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August 23, 2023

NEXT TUESDAY (8/29/23): Introducing Squash

Registered Dietitian Rebekah Harter is coming back to the Irondequoit Library to talk about one of the best fruits of the season… squash! It’s Summer and the squash are growing. With many different shapes, colors, and sizes, squash are a nutritious way to add variety to your diet. Learn about the varieties of summer squash […]

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August 22, 2023

NEXT MONDAY (8/28/23): Robotics Fun With Brooklyn Robot Foundry

Hey kids! Would you like to build and customize your very own robot? Our last Maker Monday of the Summer invites kids in grades 1-4 to sign up for Robotics Fun With Brooklyn Robot Foundry and make a Flinger Thinger! A Flinger Thinger is a robot that passes the fun test with flying colors (or, […]

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August 21, 2023

THIS FRIDAY (8/25/23): Outdoor Yoga for Adults on the Library Lawn

Our Outdoor Yoga for Adults on the Library Lawn series comes to an end for another year this Friday, August 25, at 6:00 PM. Kasia Pelepko is a Rochester-based yoga teacher who has trained in a variety of yoga systems and movement modalities. The common thread in her classes is to highlight how resilient, capable, […]

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August 21, 2023

NEXT MONDAY (8/28/23): RochesterWorks! Virtual Reality-Based Career Exploration

RochesterWorks! will join us on Monday, August 28, from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM to help jobseekers learn about different career paths in high-demand fields using immersive Virtual Reality technology. Virtual Reality-Based Career Exploration immerses users (via a VR headset and motion controllers) into a virtual environment where they can walk through short and informative […]

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August 18, 2023

NEXT THURSDAY (8/24/23): Teen Anime Club

Get ready for the final meeting of the Teen Anime Club this Summer on Thursday, August 24, at 4:00 PM! If you’re a teenage anime fan (13-18), you won’t want to miss it! Registration is required if you’d like to attend Teen Anime Club, and you can register now through our Event Calendar.

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August 17, 2023

NEXT WEDNESDAY (8/23/23): Write On For Teens

The next meeting of Write On For Teens will be held on Wednesday, August 28, at 4:00 PM. Practice a new set of writing prompts and continue your journey to becoming a better writer this Summer! If you’re a teenage writer (ages 13-18) and you’d like to join the group, please register to attend through […]

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