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January 27, 2014

New Teen Titles for the Week of January 27

Here are a few new Teen books the Irondequoit Library has recently purchased: Hollow City by Ransom Riggs This sequel to Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine’s island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to […]

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January 22, 2014

1/22 program CANCELED on History of Slavery

Due to weather, tonight’s program A Visual History of Slavery in America with Neil Frankel has been canceled. We rescheduled the program to Thursday, April 17th and hope you can join us then!

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January 21, 2014

New Adult Books for January 2014

Here are some of the new titles we’ve ordered: FICTION Andrew’s Brain E. L. Doctorow A deeply psychological tale by an award-winning author recounts the experiences of Andrew, who confesses to an unknown recipient the memory- and truth-challenging events, loves and tragedies that have led him to a mysterious act. Ascendant Drew Chapman A numbers […]

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January 16, 2014

Irondequoit Library to be Closed on January 20, 2014

In observance of Martin Luther King Day, both branches of the Irondequoit Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 20. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 21.

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January 15, 2014

Cycling Around the World 1/15 at McGraw

Join Michael Fahey in touring the world on his bicycle. After his wife died from breast cancer, he decided to bike 3,000 miles in 38 days. He has cycled from Newport, Oregon to Tianjin, China; the length of Africa; and more. Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm Helen McGraw Branch. 2180 E. Ridge Road

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January 14, 2014

New Large Print Titles for January

FICTION The Lost Ones by Ace Atkins Newly-elected Tibbehah County sheriff Quinn Colson investigates an old friend’s gun sales when stolen military rifles are found in the possession of a Mexican drug gang, a case that is complicated by his discovery of a black market baby adoption ring.  

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January 9, 2014

Gentle Yoga for Everyone-1/10 at McGraw

Want to bring a sense of calm and balance to your busy day? Join us for a yoga class with instructor Kimberly Schall, who is committed to making yoga approachable for everyone. If you own a yoga mat, bring it along! Fridays, January 10, 17, and 24 at 2:00 pm at the McGraw Branch, 2180 […]

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January 3, 2014

Winter 2014 Movies Now on Rapid Reserve – Sign Up Today

The Rapid Reserve Movie List has now been updated for Winter 2014. Sign up today! Get a jump on the Blu-ray or DVD releases of this season’s biggest movies! Simply download the form below, fill it out, and return it to either branch of the Irondequoit Public Library. Then you’ll be added to the hold […]

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January 3, 2014

Cereal Box Collages Program at Evans is Cancelled

The cereal box collages program at the Evans branch (scheduled for today 1/3 @ 2pm) has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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January 2, 2014

New Young Adult Books- Week of December 23

Cy in Chains by David Dudley Cy Williams, thirteen, has always known that he and the other black folks on Strong’s plantation have to obey white men, no question. Sure, he’s free, as black people have been since his grandfather’s day, but in rural Georgia, that means they’re free to be whipped, abused, even killed. […]

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