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June 11, 2020

Congratulations to Our Library Board’s Graduating Teen Representatives

Everyone at the Irondequoit Library would like to congratulate Isabel Tillotson and Alara Diker on their graduation this year, and to thank them for their service as Teen Representatives to the Library Board of Trustees. During their two-year term, both Isabel and Alara exhibited a knack for collaborating with the Board. They worked together and […]

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June 10, 2020

Curbside Pickup Service and Our Book Drop Are Now Available

We are excited to announce the launch of our Curbside Pickup service! Please give us a call at 336-6060 or send a message through our Email A Librarian page to place an order. UPDATE: Our scheduled hours for Curbside Pickup have been updated: — Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM — Saturday: 10:00 […]

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June 3, 2020

NEXT WEDNESDAY (6/10/20): Let’s Start Running With Coach Kelly

Join Coach Kelly, a RRCA Certified Running Coach and local Race Director, for a Zoom program on June 10th at 7:00 PM about how to best start a running program. Learn about goal setting, best practices when starting to run, nutrition basics, and how to safely run in the new COVID-19 environment. Coach Kelly lives […]

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June 2, 2020

THIS THURSDAY (6/4/20): Anime Club

Join Tariq and Emily as we socially distance together at Anime Club this week through Zoom! We will talk about your favorite anime and engage in some fun activities. Also, get your sketchbooks ready! Anime Club is designed for for teens (13-18), and will be held on Thursday, June 4, at 4:00 PM. Please register […]

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May 29, 2020

NEXT TUESDAY (6/2/20): Supporting Well-Being for People Living With Dementia

Do you have a family member living with dementia? Please join us next week for Supporting Well-Being for People Living With Dementia on Tuesday, June 2, at 3:00 PM. The program will be lead by Dr. Allen Power, geriatrician, author and international speaker, who will share information about strategies for supporting people who are living […]

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May 28, 2020

Great Reads On Hoopla – Me And Jezebel: When Bette Davis Came to Dinner… and Stayed

Have you ever dreamed of having your favorite celebrity as a houseguest? You might want to reconsider… Enjoy this book trailer for Me and Jezebel: When Bette Davis Came for Dinner… And Stayed by Elizabeth Fuller, which is available to download now on Hoopla with your Irondequoit Public Library Card!

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May 22, 2020

Next Wednesday (5/27/20): Researching German Ancestry With IPL Genealogy Group

Guten Tag meine Freunde! Are you looking for resources to explore your German ancestry? Join Larry Naukam, President of the Rochester Genealogical Society, for tips and suggestions on researching German family history. Researching German Ancestry will be held on Wednesday, May 27, at 7:00 PM using Zoom, please register now through our Online Calendar to […]

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May 21, 2020

Enter the 2020 Summer Reading Story Challenge

Calling all kids, tweens, and teens! The 2020 Summer Reading Story Challenge is here! Write a story that encourages reading while including the words “Phone,” “Pizza,” “Plants,” and “Pants.” The story can be up to two pages, and can include words, pictures, or a combination of both. Do you want a chance for your story […]

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May 20, 2020

In Memoriam: Jack Herrema

Jack Herrema 1936-2020 Jack Herrema was an exceptional friend and neighbor. He served on the Irondequoit Public Library Board of Trustees with distinction. When you are able to reenter our library, please think of Jack. He was instrumental in helping realize the dream of our library. An obituary for Jack was recently published in the […]

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May 19, 2020

NEXT WEDNESDAY (5/27/20): Zoom Zumba For Teens and Adults

Adults and Teens are invited to join Stacy for a Zumba fitness class next Wednesday, May 27, at 12:00 Noon. If you’re missing a group exercise class, just register through our Online Calendar to get started with Zoom Zumba. Once you’re all signed up, you’ll receive an email with the login information for the Zoom […]

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