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January 2, 2026

THIS MONTH (1/1/26 – 1/30/26) – Food and Goods Drive for Eagle Star Housing

A local student at Our Lady of Mercy High School is working with Eagle Star Housing to provide support for the veterans in the Rochester community. For her Senior Capstone Project, she is running a Food and Goods Drive at the library to help veterans in need readjust to civilian life. From January 1 – January 30, […]

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January 2, 2026

NEXT THURSDAY (1/8/26) – Tween Anime Club

The next meeting of our Tween Anime Club is happening on Thursday, January 8, at 4:00 PM. Tween Anime Club is designed for tweenage anime fans (ages 9-12), 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 2, 2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY (1/7/26) – Young Writers Club for Tweens

The next meeting of our writing group for tweenage writers is happening on Wednesday, January 7, at 4:00 PM. Hang out with your friends while you enjoy creative writing exercises and prompts at Young Writers Club for Tweens. Registration is required to attend the Young Writers Club for Tweens and you can register now through our Event […]

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December 31, 2025

NEXT TUESDAY (1/6/26) – 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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December 30, 2025

THIS SATURDAY (1/3/26) – Turning 65 and Medicare

A representative from T65 & Beyond will be available at the library on Saturday, January 3, 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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December 29, 2025

REDUCED HOURS: 12/31/25 + LIBRARY CLOSED: 1/1/26

The Irondequoit Public Library will be operating with REDUCED HOURS this week. Our hours for the week will be… Monday, December 29 – 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday, December 30 – 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday, December 31 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday, January 1 – CLOSED Regular hours will resume on Friday, January 2: […]

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December 29, 2025

THIS WEDNESDAY (12/31/25) – Let’s Dance: Winter Warm-up!

Dance instructor Kaitlynn Schultz will join us at the library for an exploration of different movement and dance styles. Each class will feature a different genre of dance where participants will be led through a series of movements to introduce them to new styles. The class will also feature a short storytime to associate some […]

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December 28, 2025

THIS TUESDAY (12/30/25) – Beat the Winter Blues with Memory Wire Bracelets

Tweens and teens (ages 9-18) are invited to beat those Winter blues and add a little sparkle to your days by making Winter-themed Memory Wire Bracelets using memory wire and glass beads with instructor Deb Coller! All supplies will be provided for this program. Memory Wire Bracelets will be held on Monday, December 30, at 5:30 […]

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December 28, 2025

THIS TUESDAY (12/30/25) – Tales and Tunes With Flutist Jaclyn Breeze

Join us at the library on Tuesday, December 30, at 10:30 AM for Tales and Tunes, a flute concert and storytelling experience, with local musician and composer Jaclyn Breeze! Jaclyn will present a few seasonally themed picture books to accompany her flute pieces. If you’d like to attend this all-ages concert, please register now through our Event […]

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December 23, 2025

NEXT MONDAY (12/29/25) – Eric Carle Mixed-Up Animals Inspired Art

Eric Carle wrote and illustrated The Mixed-Up Chameleon in 1975, and we’ll be using it as inspiration for the upcoming Eric Carle Mixed-Up Animals Inspired Art. Laura Homsey, a hand-cut paper artist and owner of Petit Paper Stories, will show us how to create a colorful craft with hand-painted paper! Eric Carle Mixed-Up Animals Inspired Art […]

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