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January 29, 2022

Internet Unavailable at Library (1/31/22 + 2/1/22)

We apologize, but Internet access in our Computer Lab will be unavailable for part of this week (January 31 and February 1). Our Wi-Fi network will be available. During this outage, you must have your Library Card to borrow library materials (please limit your selection to five items per person). This upgrade should be completed […]

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January 28, 2022

Sylvia Plath’s “The Bell Jar” is the Classic Book Discussion Group’s February 2022 Selection

The Classic Book Discussion Group will read Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar for their meeting next month: BOOK DESCRIPTION: The Bell Jar chronicles the crack-up of Esther Greenwood: young, brilliant, beautiful, and enormously talented individual. Such thorough exploration of the dark and harrowing corners of the psyche – and the profound collective loneliness that modern […]

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January 27, 2022

Meet IPL’s New Sister Library in Roma, Texas

The Town of Irondequoit has been a “Sister City” to Pescara, Italy and Poltava, Ukraine for many years, and now the Irondequoit Library is happy to announce that we’ve partnered with our first “Sister Library” in Roma, Texas. The Roma Public Library is located in a community rich in Hispanic history and culture, and Starr […]

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January 26, 2022

New in Children’s Library: Mural by Local Artist Shawn Dunwoody

We’re thrilled to announce that the Children’s Library is now home to a mural by local artist Shawn Dunwoody! When community members shared their input on the design, they asked for a piece that’s welcoming, uplifting, and inspiring. Shawn captured these themes while highlighting some popular Irondequoit landmarks. Also, each one of the books are […]

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January 25, 2022

NEXT MONDAY (1/31/22): Storytime at the Community Center

Our friends at Irondequoit Recreation have invited Mr. Matt and Miss Amy to visit the Community Center on Monday, January 31, for Storytime at the Community Center! Storytime at the Community Center will be held in the Pre-K Room at 9:00 AM (just before the Pre-K Play program). And if you can’t make it, don’t […]

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January 24, 2022

THIS SATURDAY (1/29/22): Teen Dungeons & Dragons League

Calling all Adventurers (Ages 13-18)! Are you interested in an epic quest? Join us for a Level 1 adventure of our Teen Dungeons & Dragons League on Saturday, January 29, at 10:00 AM! Dive into the most popular fantasy role-playing game… create mighty heroes, battle monsters, solve puzzles, and reap rewards! Seats are limited, so […]

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January 21, 2022

NEXT THURSDAY (1/27/22): Teen Anime Club

Are you ready to play some Anime Trivia during next week’s meeting of the Teen Anime Club? Teenage anime fans (13-18) will be able to join us for our next meeting on Thursday, January 27, at 4:00 PM. Registration is required, and you can register to attend now through our Event Calendar. Remember, face coverings […]

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January 20, 2022

NEXT WEDNESDAY (1/26/22): Write On For Teens!

Write On For Teens! is our new writing club for teens (13-18) and the first meeting is coming up on Wednesday, January 26, at 4:00 PM. Spend time with your friends and have fun with creative writing prompts! Registration is required to attend Write On For Teens!, and you can sign up now through our […]

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January 20, 2022

NEXT WEDNESDAY (1/26/22): Learn “Tips for Finding Living Relatives” During the Next Meeting of the IPL Genealogy Group

Amie Tennant, The Genealogy Reporter, will join us (via Zoom) for the next meeting of the IPL Genealogy Group on Wednesday, January 26, at 7:00 PM. When you think of genealogy or family history, you might think you’re just looking for “dead people.” But in reality, it’s the living people who can help you overcome […]

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January 19, 2022

THIS SATURDAY (1/22/22): Irondequoit Winterfest

Winterfest is coming up this weekend and you can take part in all the fun at the Town Hall Campus on Saturday, January 22, from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Here’s what our friends at Irondequoit Recreation have planned this year: Free Activities Horse and Wagon Rides Ice Skating (Weather Permitting) Husky Dogs and Alpaca […]

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