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July 10, 2024

NEXT TUESDAY (7/16/24) – Are You Ready to Self-Publish?

Are you a writer? Do you have a book in you’re ready to send out into the world? Nicole D’Arienzo, a Senior Editor from The Wild Rose Press, will share tips for authors who are interested in self-publishing their work in an upcoming program at the library. Are You Ready to Self-Publish? will be held […]

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July 9, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (7/15/24) – STEAM and a Story: Exploring Sound

What do you get when you combine Storytime with STEAM activities? You get STEAM and a Story: Exploring Sound, which will be held on Monday, July 15, at 3:00 PM. This Storytime and open-ended STEAM activity is perfect for preschoolers (Ages 3-5) and their grownups to explore together! If you’d like to attend this storytime, please […]

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July 9, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (7/15/24) – Mindfulness in the Summertime

Mindfulness in the Summertime is a four-part program series that will provide an overview of mindfulness, integrating outdoor practices and Summer themes. Laura Gavigan, an educator and mindfulness coach and the founder of Mindful Matters, will incorporate various mindfulness practices, including meditation, grounding, chair yoga, and mindful eating. Each session will close with a meditation and […]

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July 9, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (7/15/24) – Bucking Bronco Robot with Brooklyn Robot Foundry

The Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers STEAM classes all over the country from their base in Brooklyn, NY. Their goal is to encourage a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination through the fun of STEAM learning. They’ll be joining us at the library on Monday, July 15, at 1:00 PM for a program to help […]

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July 8, 2024

NEXT MONTH (8/6/24) – Rochester Parkinson Network: Scams 101

The Rochester Parkinson Network will welcome Dan Lyon, the Manager of Fraud, Scams, and identity Theft Protection at Lifespan, to the library in August. Online schemes aimed at identity theft and fraud are pervasive. Learning to prevent loss and protect our identities and bank accounts is, unfortunately, essential knowledge in the digital age. You can […]

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July 5, 2024

NEXT THURSDAY (7/11/24) – Empowering Seniors Against Fraud

A representative from Summit Federal Credit Union will visit the library on Thursday, July 11, at 11:00 AM to discuss Empowering Seniors Against Fraud. Fraud and identity theft targeting senior citizens is an increasingly widespread occurrence. This presentation will discuss ways fraudsters reach out to and attempt to defraud and scam the senior population, as […]

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July 5, 2024

NEXT THURSDAY (7/11/24) – Tween Anime Club

The next meeting of our Tween Anime Club is happening on Thursday, July 11, 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.

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July 5, 2024

THIS MONTH (7/31/24) – Disability Pride Month Book Discussion: “Disability Visibility” by Alice Wong

The library’s DEI Book Discussion Series with Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans will continue in July with a Disability Pride Month Book Discussion about Disability Visibility, which was edited by Alice Wong. Alice Wong is the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated to creating, sharing, and amplifying disability media and […]

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July 5, 2024

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/10/24) – Young Writers Club for Tweens

Our writing group for tweenage writers (ages 9-12), the Young Writers Club for Tweens, will meet this month on Wednesday, July 10, at 4:00 PM. Come hang out with your friends and practice your writing craft this Summer with some Summer-themed creative writing exercises and prompts! Registration is required for Young Writers Club for Tweens and […]

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July 2, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (7/8/24) – Memory Wire Bracelets

Tweens and teens (ages 9-18) are invited to come make Summer-y 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, July 8, at 6:00 PM. If you’d like to attend this program, please register now […]

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