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March 12, 2026

THIS MONTH (3/26/26) – Waterways of Change with the Erie Canal Museum

The Erie Canal revolutionized Upstate New York, bringing new ideas, people, and industries to the region, as well as sparking a firestorm of change. To celebrate Women’s History Month, an educator from the Erie Canal Museum will be joining us at the library to talk about the history of the Erie Canal and its role […]

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March 12, 2026

TOMORROW (3/13/26) – Celebrate Pi Day at the Library with the Rochester Museum and Science Center

Pi Day is held every year on March 14th, but we’re excited to Celebrate Pi Day at the library on Friday, March 13, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, with a fun pop-up event in partnership with the Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC). Families and students are invited to stop by and explore hands-on […]

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March 12, 2026

THIS SUNDAY (3/15/26) – St. Patrick’s Day Performance by Rochester Academy of Irish Dance

One of our favorite annual traditions is the St. Patrick’s Day Performance, and this year we’re welcoming students from the Rochester Academy of Irish Dance! This year’s Irish Dance performance will be held on Sunday, March 15, at 2:00 PM. If you don’t know about the Rochester Academy of Irish Dance, you can learn more […]

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March 11, 2026

Thank You from the Irondequoit Public Library Foundation

The Irondequoit Public Library Foundation would like to thank all supporters who have contributed to the transformation of our Children’s Room into a woodland haven. The next phase of the renovation will incorporate the entryway into the theme. This stage will draw families into the room and create an approachable librarian’s desk for those who […]

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March 11, 2026

Our Seed Library is Now Open for Spring 2026 Planting

Our Seed Library is now open for the season fully stocked with seeds for indoor starting. You can find our Seed Library on the second floor (next to the Maker’s Lab) and we’ve got an excellent selection of vegetables and ornamental flowers currently available, including broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, aster, baby’s breath, cosmos, marigolds, and more. […]

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March 11, 2026

NEXT TUESDAY (3/17/26) – Puzzle and Game Swap

Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle… and board games too! Our monthly community Puzzle and Game Swap is expanding its scope in 2026, and our next one will be held on Tuesday, March 17, at 6:30 PM. Unload those old jigsaw puzzles or board games you’re done with and find a new one for you and […]

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March 10, 2026

Irondequoit Community Cupboard’s Most Needed Items – March 2026

The Irondequoit Community Cupboard is in desperate need of food items. For years, our patrons have made the Irondequoit Library the Irondequoit Community Cupboard’s #1 dropoff point for food donations, and here is a list of their most needed items for March 2026: — Tomato Paste — Ready-to-Serve Soups (Beef, Clam Chowder, Vegetable, Bean, Pea, […]

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March 10, 2026

NEXT MONDAY (3/16/26) – Maker Mondays: Watercolor Geodes

Explore color and mimic a masterpiece of the natural world during our next Maker Monday workshop all about Watercolor Geodes. This painting tutorial is for the kids (in Grades 1-4) and it’ll be held on Monday, March 16, at 4:00 PM. If you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar. Supplies may […]

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March 9, 2026

THIS SATURDAY (3/14/26) – Hold On To This for Me: A Joe Flaherty Legacy Writing Workshop

Apart from money and physical heirlooms, what do you want to give your loved ones so they will remember, appreciate, and learn from you for generations to come? A staff member from Writers & Books will join us at the library on Saturday, March 14, at 1:00 PM for Hold On To This for Me: […]

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March 9, 2026

THIS SATURDAY (3/14/26) – Yoga Storytime

Join certified yoga instructor Jen Kierecki for Yoga Storytime! Celebrate the season with yoga poses, songs and rhymes to get your child moving and learning! Yoga Storytime will be held on Saturday, March 14, at 10:30 AM, and is designed for kids ages 3 and up. If you’d like to attend, please register now through our […]

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