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June 18, 2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY (6/24/26) – Erie Byways: Feel the Lake Effect

Experience a drive along Lake Erie during our upcoming travelogue, Erie Byways: Feel the Lake Effect, which is presented Terry Mulee and Lisa Wemmett. Enjoy a scenic driving tour along Lake Erie’s shoreline from Derby, New York to Erie, Pennsylvania, to Ashtabula County, Ohio. Lighthouses, covered bridges, wineries, state parks, and historic homes are highlighted along […]

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June 18, 2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY (6/24/26) – IPL Adult Writing Group

Calling all local writers, the next meeting of the IPL Adult Writing Group will be held on Wednesday, June 24, at 3:00 PM. Stories, blogging, essays, memoirs, poetry… writing can take multiple forms. But if you enjoy writing and you’re interested in giving and receiving feedback from fellow writers, please join the library’s Adult Writing Group. If […]

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June 17, 2026

The Iron Book Group Will Read Andrew Leland’s “Country of the Blind” in July 2026

Andrew Leland’s Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2024, and our Iron Book Discussion Group will read and discuss it as their next selection in July 2026… ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION We meet Andrew Leland as he’s suspended in the liminal state of the […]

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June 16, 2026

2026 Summer Reading Program Begins Monday, June 22

The Irondequoit Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program kicks off for kids, teens, and adults this Monday, June 22! Everyone will be able to participate in our all-ages program until Friday, August 21. This year, you’ll be able to win prizes by reading books or participating in a Summer-y activity and completing Reward Cards. Each week, you’ll […]

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June 16, 2026

NEXT MONDAY (6/22/26) – Summer STEAM: Beach Ball Challenge

Do you love Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)? Are you a student in grades 1-4? If you answered yes to both of those questions, you should attend Summer STEAM: Beach Ball Challenge on Monday, June 22, at 4:00 PM. Join us for some STEAM fun with a classic Summertime twist! If you’d like […]

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June 16, 2026

LIBRARY CLOSED: June 19, 2026 + June 21, 2026

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on Friday, June 19, and Sunday, June 21. Please note that we will be open on Saturday, June 20, from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Regular hours will resume on Monday, June 22.

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June 15, 2026

THIS SATURDAY (6/20/26) – Rochester Parkinson Network: Deep Brain Stimulation

Our next presentation from the Rochester Parkinson Network will be held on Saturday, June 20, at 11:00 AM. Rochester Regional Health neurosurgeon Dr. Kristopher Kimmell and therapy consultant Jahveed Shirzad will lead a presentation of the Deep Brain Stimulation treatment. This discussion will highlight when DBS is appropriate for treatment of movement disorders, how it is […]

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June 15, 2026

THIS SATURDAY (6/20/26) – Digital Literacy Workshop: Email Basics

Our friends from Literacy Rochester will join us on Saturday, June 20, at 10:30 AM, for their next Digital Literacy Workshop. Email Basics will give attendees the opportunity to learn how to set up a Gmail account and perform essential email tasks, such as sending, receiving, and replying to messages. Students will also discover how to identify […]

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June 15, 2026

THIS SATURDAY (6/20/26) – Music and Movement with Miss Kate!

Get ready to move and groove to some fun and interactive songs with Miss Kate during Music and Movement with Miss Kate! Miss Kate is a board-certified music therapist and uses live music, movement, and story-songs to foster early language, motor skills, literacy, and social-emotional development. Music and Movement with Miss Kate! is designed for children […]

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June 13, 2026

NEXT MONTH (7/7/26) – Dive In and Discover: The Whale Life Experience @ Irondequoit Community Center

We’re teaming up with Irondequoit Recreation to bring The Whalemobile to the Irondequoit Community Center for Dive In and Discover: The Whale Life Experience on Tuesday, July 7. Dive In and Discover is a FREE interactive scientific enrichment program for elementary, middle, and high school students. Explore a life-sized interactive whale replica. Step inside, touch […]

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