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July 2, 2021

Mindfulness Moments for Kids

Take a break and take a breath! Enjoy a relaxing moment with a simple activity from the book Breathe Like a Bear by Kira Willey. There are a dozen Mindfulness Moments exercises around the outside of the library, come visit and see if you can find them all!

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June 29, 2021

The Inner Life of Animals is the July 2021 Selection for the Hoopla Huddle Book Discussion Group

The Hoopla Huddle Book Discussion Group will be reading The Inner Life of Animals by Peter Wohlleben in July. BOOK DESCRIPTION: Through vivid stories of devoted pigs, two-timing magpies, and scheming roosters, The Inner Life of Animals weaves the latest scientific research into how animals interact with the world with Peter Wohlleben’s personal experiences in […]

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June 29, 2021

Library Bookstore Will Temporarily Stop Accepting Donations on 7/1/21

The Irondequoit Public Library Bookstore is spilling over with donations from our generous patrons. We are running out of space to store them and need to pause accepting any type of bookstore donations starting July 1st. But don’t worry, the bookstore will remain open (and packed with bargains on books, DVDs, music, and games) throughout […]

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June 28, 2021

Explore Little Free Libraries in Rochester During the Great Book Look (6/28/21 – 9/1/21)

Explore Little Free Libraries in Rochester this Summer during the Great Book Look! Walk, run, bike, or drive to at least five Little Free Libraries in the Rochester area (visit littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap to find one near you). Take a book and/or leave a book, then record your visit on the back of the Tracking Log. Return […]

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June 28, 2021

The Library Will Be Closed This Weekend (7/3/21 – 7/5/21)

Happy 4th of July! The Irondequoit Library will be closed all three days this long weekend in observance of the holiday: Saturday, July 3 Sunday, July 4 Monday, July 5 Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, July 6. The Town of Irondequoit will once again host an Independence Day Celebration this weekend, with the following […]

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June 24, 2021

NEXT WEDNESDAY (6/30/21): Teen Book Club: What Are You Reading?

School is out! So what are you reading? Join Emily on the lawn outside the library for snacks and Teen Book Club: What Are You Reading? on Wednesday, June 30, at 4:30 PM. Bring a blanket or chair and a book you’re currently reading. Or we can talk about one of your favorites! Masks are […]

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June 22, 2021

NEXT MONDAY (6/28/21): 2021 Summer Reading Program Begins

The Irondequoit Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program for Kids, Teens, and Adults is starting up very soon! Everyone will be able to participate in the 2021 Summer Reading Program from Monday, June 28 – Tuesday, August 31! For Kids and Teens, you can check off a box on your Reading Tracker each day you […]

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June 21, 2021

THIS SATURDAY (6/26/21): Storytime Yoga

Storytime Yoga brings books to life with yoga poses and music. The class connects parents and children in playful ways, so please bring your children to enjoy this lively program that weaves yoga, stories, and music together. Storytime Yoga is designed for children ages 3-7 (and their parents). The program will be hosted by Samana […]

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June 21, 2021

Irondequoit Library Closed on Friday, June 25, 2021

The Irondequoit Library will be closed this Friday, June 25, due to a Staff Training Day. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, June 26.

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June 17, 2021

NEXT WEDNESDAY (6/23/21): IPL Genealogy Group: African American Research

Bob Coomber’s presentation about African American Research for the IPL Genealogy Group is now available to watch online. View the replay now on YouTube! Local genealogy buff Bob Coomber will join the IPL Genealogy Group this month (via Zoom) to speak about African American Research. He’ll also talk about how to trace your ancestors who […]

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