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February 12, 2021

NEXT FRIDAY (2/19/21): Teen Book Club: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

The very first meeting of the Teen Book Club (for Grades 9-12) is happening next week, and we’re reading The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. BOOK DESCRIPTION: Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds […]

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February 11, 2021

NEXT WEDNESDAY (2/17/21): Virtual Storytime: Explore the World With Cory Lee

Have you ever kissed a dolphin? Taken a ride on a camel? Sat beside an iceberg? Or rode in a hot air balloon? Join us during Winter Break for a virtual storytime with Cory Lee, an author, travel blogger, and wheelchair user who has visited all seven continents (and even kissed a dolphin)! He’ll read […]

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February 10, 2021

“A Little Bit of Kahoot Trivia!” is a New Trivia Contest for Teens and Tweens (Available Through 2/28/21)

It’s time for another trivia contest for teens and tweens! “A Little Bit of Kahoot Trivia!” will test your trivia knowledge of movies, sports, history and so much more. All teens and tweens (and anyone else interested in playing) can play now at Kahoot.it through February 28th.

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February 9, 2021

The Library Will Be Closed on Monday, February 15, 2021

In observance of Presidents Day, the Irondequoit Public Library will be closed to the public on Monday, February 15. We will reopen at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 16, and we’ll be ready to answer all your questions about presidents past and present. To get you started, did you know George Washington never said “I […]

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February 8, 2021

Coat Drive at Irondequoit Public Library

The Irondequoit Public Library is assisting Eagle Scout and Irondequoit resident, Collin Cleary, with a Coat Drive to collect winter clothes for the Open Door Mission. New and gently used winter coats, spring coats, and other pieces of cold weather apparel are accepted. Please leave your donation in the box near the front entrance. Donations […]

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February 4, 2021

NEXT WEDNESDAY (2/10/21): A Travelogue With Cory Lee

Cory Lee is a travel blogger who shares the world from the wheelchair user’s perspective. He’s appeared on CBS, Travel Channel, and National Geographic, and next week he’ll present a travelogue for library patrons about all seven continents through Zoom. A Travelogue With Cory Lee will be held on Wednesday, February 10, at 6:00 PM. […]

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February 4, 2021

American Library Association Announces Winners of Newbery Medal, Caldecott Medal, and the Rest of the Youth Media Awards for 2021

In case you missed it, the American Library Association announced the winners of the 2021 Youth Media Awards last week. Tae Keller’s When You Trap A Tiger won the Newbery Medal for “most outstanding contribution to children’s literature.” Carole Lindstrom’s We Are Water Protectors won the Caldecott Medal for “most distinguished American picture book for […]

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February 3, 2021

THIS MONTH (2/9/21 + 2/17/21): Ask A Financial Advisor

If you’ve been concerned when it comes to matters of finance, don’t worry, you aren’t alone. That’s why we’re bringing back Jeffrey T. Douglass, a Financial Advisor at The Principal Financial Group, for another round of Ask A Financial Advisor. Our patrons can receive free, no obligation, reliable financial information from Mr. Douglass during a […]

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February 2, 2021

NEXT MONDAY (2/8/21): Meet Asa Dunbar, African-American Pioneer on Irondequoit Bay

UPDATE: In case you missed the program, you can view the full presentation from Mary Jo Lanphear on YouTube! Asa Dunbar was the first African-American resident of Rochester, and he made his home near the Irondequoit Bay. Learn about his life and his important role in the community in an upcoming program with Mary Jo […]

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January 29, 2021

NEXT THURSDAY (2/4/21): Teens Teach Technology: Staying in Touch Virtually

Are you interested in learning more about FaceTime or Skype? If so, then you should join us on Thursday, February 4, at 6:00 PM for Staying in Touch Virtually. Staying in Touch Virtually will be presented by Teens Teach Technology, a group of teen volunteers who offer technology instruction to adults over Zoom. For this […]

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