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August 30, 2024

NEXT THURSDAY (9/5/24) – Irondequoit Historical Society Presents From Charlotte to Irondequoit: Crossing the Genesee by Ferry

After a well-deserved Summer break, the Irondequoit Historical Society will be back at the library on Thursday, September 5, at 7:00 PM for From Charlotte to Irondequoit: Crossing the Genesee by Ferry. Marie Poinan, a volunteer at the Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse and the Greece Historical Society, will tell us about the life of Captain William […]

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August 30, 2024

Classic Book Discussion Group Will Read “Cranford” by Elizabeth Gaskell in September 2024

Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford has been a popular source for adaptations over the years, including a miniseries from 2008 starring Judi Dench. The Classic Book Discussion Group will tackle this episodic novel in September. ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: Cranford, Elizabeth Gaskell’s best-known work, is a humorous account of a nineteenth-century English village dominated by a group of […]

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August 29, 2024

English for Speakers of Other Languages Class by OACES Begins on September 5, 2024

OACES, the Office of Adult Career and Educational Services, will be offering an English for Speakers of Other Languages Class at the library beginning on Thursday, September 5, at 5:00 PM. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is open to adult students who do not speak English as their first language. […]

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August 29, 2024

NEXT WEDNESDAY (9/4/24) – Young Writers Club for Tweens

The next meeting of our writing group for tweenage writers (ages 9-12), the Young Writers Club for Tweens, is happening on Wednesday, September, at 4:00 PM. Get ready to head back to school with a few school-themed prompts and creative writing exercises! Registration is required to attend the Young Writers Club for Tweens and you […]

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August 26, 2024

LIBRARY CLOSED: 8/31/24 – 9/2/24

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on the following dates this week and next week: — Saturday, August 31 — Sunday, September 1 — Monday, September 2 Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3.

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August 23, 2024

Storytime is Taking a Short Vacation (8/26/24 – 9/8/24)

Mr. Matt, Miss Amy, and all the rest of our storytellers will be taking a short Summer break soon. That means we won’t be holding any Storytime programs from Monday, August 26 through Sunday, September 8. But don’t worry, Storytime will return on Monday, September 9: — Monday – Babytime @ 10:30 AM — Tuesday – Storytime […]

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August 22, 2024

NEXT MONTH (9/11/24): Art Instruction With the Irondequoit Art Club: Whimsical Collage

After a well-deserved Summer break, the Art Instruction With the Irondequoit Art Club workshop series is coming back in September with a how-to on Whimsical Collage. During this workshop, participants will get to create an imaginative and playful collage using magazines and funky papers. Stretch your brain to come up with a fun-loving image! Watercolor […]

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August 21, 2024

NEXT TUESDAY (8/27/24) – What is “The Cloud”?

You’ve heard the term, but what exactly is “The Cloud”? The simplest answer is that “The Cloud” is just someone else’s computer that you can access from your own devices. But there’s a little more to “The Cloud” than that. Thankfully, technology instructor Daniel Jones will join us on Tuesday, August 27, at 6:00 PM […]

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August 20, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (8/26/24) – Bees, Butterflies, and Bats

A volunteer from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County will join us on Monday, August 26, at 4:00 PM to teach us a little bit about Bees, Butterflies, and Bats. Did you know that almost a third of the food we eat depends on pollination? Learn what pollination is, what creatures help with pollination, and […]

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August 20, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (8/26/24) – Maker Mondays: Back to School Keychain

Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, patrons of all ages are invited to join us for the next Maker Monday program on Monday, August 26, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Celebrate the joy and creativity of a new school year with one-of-a-kind Back to School Keychains! Teachers! We’ve got a special […]

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