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January 18, 2026

THIS WEDNESDAY (1/21/26) – Good Grief Rochester

Grief touches everyone—and it is not limited to the loss of a loved one. Certified Grief Counselor Cheryl Copie will join us at the library for Good Grief Rochester, a support group for those affected by loss that invites all individuals coping with the death of someone close to them, a divorce, an estrangement, a […]

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January 17, 2026

UPCOMING PROGRAM (4/9/26) – Lydia Boddie-Rice Will Discuss Her Recent Art Installation, Rising on the Wind: The Messengers, Ahead of an April 2026 Exhibition at the Library

Local mixed-media artist Lydia Boddie-Rice will join us at the library on Thursday, April 9, at 7:00 PM, to talk about her most recent exhibition, Rising on the Wind: The Messengers. Rising on the Wind: The Messengers is an immersive, experiential installation that harnesses the healing power of visual art and literature to foster self-expression, […]

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January 16, 2026

Tax Prep Hotline for 2025 Tax Year Will Be Available Beginning on January 19, 2026

UPDATE: All appointments for the Tax Prep Hotline have been filled. Volunteers will now add your name to a waiting list when you call. Do you need assistance to prepare your taxes this year? A tax prep volunteer can help! The Town of Irondequoit’s Tax Prep Hotline for the 2025 tax year will open on Monday, […]

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January 16, 2026

NEXT THURSDAY (1/22/26) – Teen Anime Club

The next meeting of our Teen Anime Club is happening on Thursday, January 22, at 4:00 PM. Teen Anime Club is designed for teenage anime fans (ages 13-18), and if you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar. Thank you to the Friends of the Irondequoit Library for sponsoring this program!

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January 15, 2026

THIS MONTH (1/28/26) – Lunch & Learn: Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse

Please join the Irondequoit Library and Episcopal SeniorLife Communities on Wednesday, January 28, at 12:00 PM, for the next Lunch & Learn program. Each month, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities will coordinate an informational presentation at the Irondequoit Library featuring local experts from trusted community organizations and institutions. Future events will hopefully include presentations from physical therapists, financial […]

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January 15, 2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY (1/21/26) – Write On for Teens

The next meeting of our writing group for teenage writers is happening on Wednesday, January 21, at 4:00 PM. Hang out with your friends while you enjoy creative writing exercises and prompts at Write On for Teens. Registration is required to attend Write On for Teens and you can register now through our Event Calendar. Thank you […]

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January 14, 2026

NEXT TUESDAY (1/20/26) – Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga is a 45-minute yoga class with instructor Kasia Pelepko that’s geared toward those who may be experiencing limited mobility. We’ll explore a variety of mobility exercises and yoga postures, mostly while seated in a chair, and we’ll cultivate building presence and flexibility in mind and body. Kasia Pelepko is a Rochester-based yoga teacher who […]

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January 13, 2026

THIS SUNDAY (1/18/26) – Author Talk with Jennifer Sanfilippo

Join us for a heartfelt Author Talk with local author Jennifer Sanfilippo, as she discusses her book Our Last Walk Home: Love, Cancer, and the Agony of Letting Go at the library on Sunday, January 18, at 2:00 PM. Our Last Walk Home chronicles her 30-year marriage and her husband’s cancer journey during the height […]

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January 13, 2026

LIBRARY CLOSED: January 19, 2026

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday, January 19. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20.

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January 12, 2026

THIS SATURDAY (1/17/26) – Digital Literacy Workshop: MyCare/MyChart Patient Portals

Our friends from Literacy Rochester will join us on Saturday, January 17, at 10:30 AM, for their next Digital Literacy Workshop. MyCare/MyChart Patient Portals will teach attendees how to access and navigate their online patient portals to view medical records, schedule appointments, communicate with healthcare providers, and manage their health information securely. Digital Literacy Workshop: MyCare/MyChart […]

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