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April 23, 2021

The Library Board of Trustees is Now Seeking Applicants from the Community to Fill a Vacant Seat (4/23/21)

The Irondequoit Public Library (IPL) Board of Trustees is seeking a dynamic, committed, and passionate community member for service as a Trustee. This working board is proud to lead the strategic efforts of the Library, provide fiscal oversight, and collaborate with the IPL Team, Patrons, and Irondequoit Citizens to ensure this community asset continues to […]

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April 22, 2021

NEXT WEDNESDAY (4/28/21): Online Library Resources for Genealogy

Did you miss Online Library Resources for Genealogy with Barb Koehler? You can watch a replay of the presentation now on YouTube! Did you know that there are many free online resources available for genealogy research from the Monroe County Library System? Barb Koehler is a Genealogy Specialist from the Central Library’s Local History Division, […]

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April 16, 2021

NEXT THURSDAY (4/22/21): Tween Anime Club

Our Tween Anime Club will meet this month (via Zoom) on Thursday, April 22, at 4:00 PM. We’ll have a fun new activity for tweens (9-12) such as drawing challenges or anime-themed games. Sign up today through our Online Calendar and you’ll receive the login information for Zoom during the week of the meeting.

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April 14, 2021

NEXT TUESDAY (4/20/21): Preventing Identity Theft

Do you need help managing your finances? If so, please join us for an upcoming Financial Education Workshop series with Reliant Credit Union. Our first program is Preventing Identity Theft, and it’ll be held on Tuesday, April 20, at 6:00 PM. Identity theft is becoming more common in today’s digital world. A representative from Reliant […]

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April 12, 2021

THIS FRIDAY (4/16/21): A Music Dialogue with the Eastman School of Music’s Trio Cerchio

Instead of a live concert, this year’s visiting ensemble from the Eastman School of Music will be sharing a video of their performance, and then chatting with us (via Zoom) about their performance during A Music Dialogue with the Eastman School of Music’s Trio Cerchio on Friday, April 16, at 10:00 AM. Trio Cerchio is […]

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April 9, 2021

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Northeast Regional Collection Database Now Available

Thanks to support from the Irondequoit Library Foundation, the library has added access to ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Northeast Regional Collection to our Online Resources page. Historical newspaper content is among researchers’ most sought-after primary source material. With more than 60 premier stand-alone historical titles, ProQuest Historical Newspapers is the definitive newspaper digital archive empowering researchers […]

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April 9, 2021

STEAM To Go Kits Now Available

Get hands-on learning with the Irondequoit Library’s new STEAM To Go Kits! Each kit contains books and toys to encourage scientific exploration and experimentation. Topics include “Exploring the Outdoors,” “All About Magnets,” “Sounds and Music,” and more! Check one out from the Children’s Library today or search for “Steam To Go Kit” in the Online […]

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April 6, 2021

NEXT MONDAY (4/12/21): Growing Sprouts and Microgreens at Home

An Educator from the Cornell Cooperative Extension will join us (via Zoom) next week to talk about Growing Sprouts and Microgreens at Home. Sprouts and microgreens are among the smallest edible plants on Earth, and they’re rich in vitamins and minerals. Easy to grow at home, they can garnish a healthy meal and provide a […]

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April 5, 2021

THIS FRIDAY (4/9/21): Yoga Movement and Breath

Kasia Pelepko, an instructor at Now: Yoga and Movement, will join us (via Zoom) this week for Yoga Movement and Breath on Friday, April 9, at 6:00 PM. This program will help you develop body awareness and embrace the remarkable things your body can do: move, focus, and breathe… all with an attitude of curiosity […]

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March 31, 2021

NEXT TUESDAY (4/6/21): Introduction to the Antiracist Curriculum Project

A replay of Introduction to the Antiracist Curriculum Project is now available on our YouTube channel. If you’d like to learn more about PathStone Foundation’s Antiracist Curriculum Project, please join us for an online presentation from Shane Wiegand, the Antiracist Curriculum Co-Lead at the PathStone Foundation: Our team is committed to empowering students, teachers, and […]

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