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November 1, 2023

NEXT WEDNESDAY (11/8/23) – Art Instruction With Irondequoit Art Club: Introduction to Calligraphy

Our Art Instruction With Irondequoit Art Club series continues next week with an Introduction to Calligraphy. Calligraphy is considered a major art in many parts of the world and there are dozens of different styles of lettering. Instructor Ellen Brannin will present an overview of three styles and participants will have a chance to practice […]

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October 30, 2023

REDUCED HOURS: 11/3/23

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, November 3. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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October 30, 2023

THIS SATURDAY (11/4/23) – Turning 65 and Medicare

A representative from T65 & Beyond will be available at the library on Saturday, November 4, 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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October 27, 2023

NEXT THURSDAY (11/2/23) – Irondequoit Historical Society Presents History and Memories of a County Fair Manager

If you missed Fran Tepper’s recent talk about the History and Memories of a County Fair Manager, you can watch a replay now on our YouTube channel! The Monroe County Fair has been gone for a few years now, but did you know that Fran Tepper ran the whole show as the Executive Director from […]

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October 26, 2023

Classic Book Discussion Group Will Read John F. Kennedy’s “Profiles in Courage” in November 2023

Ask not what you can do for your book discussion group, but what your book discussion group can do for you! This November, the Classic Book Discussion Group will read John F. Kennedy’s Profiles in Courage, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 1957. ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: Written in 1955 by the then junior senator from […]

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October 23, 2023

Vote Now in the Library Staff Pumpkin Decorating Contest (10/16/23 – 10/28/23)

The Library Staff Pumpkin Decorating Contest is back for another year, and once again we’re asking our wonderful patrons to vote on the winner! But that’s not all, each pumpkin will be raffled off to a lucky voter! Visit our Children’s Room anytime between now and Saturday, October 28, to vote for your favorite!

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October 19, 2023

NEXT WEDNESDAY (10/25/23) – Erie Canal Museum Presents The Center of it All: Baseball on the Erie Canal

Libraries throughout Monroe County will be hosting presentations in an Erie Canal Discussion Series with Derrick Pratt, the Director of Education and Public Programming at the Erie Canal Museum, next week. Derrick will join us a the Irondequoit Library on Wednesday, October 25, at 1:00 PM for The Center of it All, a grand slam […]

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October 18, 2023

NEXT TUESDAY (10/24/23) – Irondequoit Art Club’s Artist Lecture Series: Noma and Jim Bliss

The Irondequoit Art Club‘s Artist Lecture Series will continue on Tuesday, October 24, at 6:00 PM, with a visit from Noma and Jim Bliss. They’ll discuss their collaborative creative process in acrylic, oil, and pen and ink. Noma and Jim design unique works of art for homes and businesses, and have been in the industry […]

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October 17, 2023

REDUCED HOURS: 10/18/23

Due to required maintenance work by the Monroe County Water Authority, the library will be opening at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 18. Wednesday Storytime and the Storytime Craft are also canceled. We’re sorry for any inconvenience.

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October 16, 2023

Celebrate Socktober: Donate New Socks, Mittens, and Hats at the Library in October 2023

The East Irondequoit Elementary Schools are celebrating Socktober and collecting new socks, mittens, and hats for donation to a local homeless shelter during the month of October. You can help by bringing your donations to the Irondequoit Library now through the end of the month. A collection box will be available on our first floor.

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