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July 16, 2020

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/22/20): Virtual Alternative Role Playing Club Plays East Texas University

While the physical space of the library is limited, players can still have fun role-playing the characters of their chosen heroes, explorers, and rogues using software such as Zoom and Fantasy Grounds. The Alternative Role Playing Club explores different settings across fantasy, horror, pulp and science fiction. This month, players will select characters attending the […]

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July 16, 2020

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/22/20): Genealogy Research Using Newspaper Records

UPDATE: Did you miss the meeting? Watch a recorded replay of Eric Vaughn’s talk on YouTube. The IPL Genealogy Group will learn all about newspapers next week during an online-only presentation from Eric Vaughn about Genealogy Research Using Newspaper Records. Eric Vaughn has been using newspapers to research his family history for almost twenty years. […]

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July 14, 2020

THIS THURSDAY (7/16/20): Anime Club

Do you love anime? Then you should join our Zoom-powered Anime Club for teens (Ages 13-18)! New members are always welcome, and we’ll talk about anime we’ve been watching, engage in exciting activities, and more! The next meeting of the Anime Club will be held on this Thursday, July 16, at 4:00 PM. Participants will […]

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July 13, 2020

Chaz Bruce Reads the Winning Story from Our Summer Reading Story Contest

Local TikTok star Chaz Bruce shares the winning entry from the Summer Reading Writing Contest, and offers encouragement to keep reading, writing, and being creative this Summer. Congratulations to Jack B., who wrote and illustrated the winning story! And in case you missed it, don’t forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Club today!

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July 10, 2020

NEXT FRIDAY (7/17/20): WOW Magic Workshop

Abracadabra! Make magic at home with magician Cris Johnson by participating in the WOW Magic Workshop on Friday, July 17, at 11:00 AM. Learn magic tricks and games for kids ages 7-12. Join magician Cris Johnson for a 45-minute virtual magic workshop. Kids are invited to participate using simple items they can find around their […]

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July 10, 2020

Now Through July 31: “Test Your Knowledge” for Teens and Tweens

Hey teens and tweens, we’ve got another trivia challenge for you! If you think you know it all, see if you can get the highest score! Visit Kahoot.it to play now through July 31st. “Test Your Knowledge” is designed for Grades 6-12, but all are welcome to try!

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July 9, 2020

UPCOMING PROGRAM (7/24/20): Tiny Terrariums For Teens

Hey Teens! Want to build and decorate a miniature garden to keep in your room? Join us on Zoom on July 24th at 3:30 PM for Tiny Terrariums For Teens! Materials will be provided while supplies last. Registration through our Online Calendar is required to receive the Zoom log-in information and pickup time for materials.

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July 8, 2020

Please Join Us on 8/18/20 for a Community Book Discussion About “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You”

The Irondequoit Public Library, the Town of Irondequoit, and the East Irondequoit and West Irondequoit School Districts will hold a Community Book Discussion this August based around the award winning book Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds. The Community Book Discussion will be held online through Zoom on August […]

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July 6, 2020

GET READY… It’s Time for Summer Reading 2020 for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Welcome to Irondequoit Public Library’s 2020 Summer Reading Program for Kids, Teens, and Adults! We’re doing things a little differently this year… For safety and convenience, we are simplifying our Summer Reading Program so that it can be completed online. Log your reading throughout the Summer to earn a prize that will be sent out […]

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June 30, 2020

Irondequoit Library Will Be Closed on 7/3/20 and 7/4/20

In observance of Independence Day, the Irondequoit Library’s Curbside Pickup service, as well as all phone and email reference, will not be available on Friday, July 3rd, and Saturday, July 4th. Our Book Drop will also close for the holiday weekend on Thursday, July 2nd, at 8:00 PM, and reopen on Monday, July 6, at […]

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