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October 21, 2025

NEXT MONDAY (10/27/25) – Make and Take Lab: Trick or Treat Tags

The next Maker Monday is happening on Monday, October 27, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM! This time, we’re making Trick or Treat Tags as part of our Make and Take Lab series. This cute (and custom) ghost charm could be the perfect ghostly friend to use as a name tag, bag charm, or spooky […]

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October 20, 2025

THIS SATURDAY (10/25/25) – Quick Fix Mending Support

Are some of your favorite clothes looking a little worse for wear? Get help and learn to repair quick and simple outerwear and accessory issues during our first Quick Fix Mending Support program on Saturday, October 25, from 1:00 PM until 4:30 PM. Learn a variety of small repairs for your clothes including: — Replacing […]

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October 17, 2025

NEXT THURSDAY (10/23/25) – Fabulous Flavors of Fall

Join Liz Bauld in this hands-on food class as we celebrate the Fabulous Flavors of Fall. Liz will have recipes for you to make and sample featuring the many flavors and tastes of Autumn… pumpkin, maple, apple, cinnamon, and even cranberries. These comfort foods are perfect for a cold (but not too cold) October day! […]

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October 17, 2025

The Iron Book Group Will Read Louise Erdrich’s “The Sentence” in November 2025

Louise Erdrich won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2021 for The Night Watchman, and later that year she published The Sentence, which our Iron Book Discussion Group will read in November 2025. ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION Louise Erdrich’s latest novel, The Sentence, asks what we owe to the living, the dead, to the reader and […]

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October 16, 2025

NEXT WEDNESDAY (10/22/25) – New York Spirits with Cris Johnson

I ain’t afraid of no ghost! As any fan of Ghostbusters can tell you, New York State is full of ghosts and specters and poltergeists. But that’s only a movie… Cris Johnson will visit the library to share some stories of real New York Spirits on Wednesday, October 22, at 6:30 PM. New York Spirits […]

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October 16, 2025

NEXT MONTH (11/12/25): Art Instruction With the Irondequoit Art Club

Art Instruction With the Irondequoit Art Club, a hands-on art instruction class lead by a local artist, will return to the library next month! Specific details on the guest instructor and the art technique they’ll be showcasing will be announced at a later date. Art Instruction With the Irondequoit Art Club will be held on […]

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October 15, 2025

NEXT TUESDAY (10/21/25) – Spam, Shams, and Other Scams

The Internet is not always a safe place. But technology instructor Daniel Jones will help us spot Spam, Shams, and Other Scams during an in-depth look at the world of online threats. As part of this presentation, attendees will learn about… — ​Types of Online Shams ​and Scams — Scammer Tactics — How to Recognize […]

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October 15, 2025

NEXT TUESDAY (10/21/25) – Write On For Teens: Homeschool Edition

Homeschooled teens (ages 13-18) are invited to spend time with their friends and classmates and have fun with creative writing prompts with Write On For Teens: Homeschool Edition, which will be held on Tuesday, October 21, at 10:00 AM. If you’d like to attend Write On For Teens: Homeschool Edition, please register now through our Event Calendar. […]

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October 15, 2025

NEXT TUESDAY (10/21/25) – Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga is a 45-minute yoga class with instructor Kasia Pelepko that’s geared toward those who may be experiencing limited mobility. We’ll explore a variety of mobility exercises and yoga postures, mostly while seated in a chair, and we’ll cultivate building presence and flexibility in mind and body. Kasia Pelepko is a Rochester-based yoga teacher who […]

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October 14, 2025

NEXT MONDAY (10/20/25) – Maker Mondays: Boho Ghosts

Boho Ghosts are a seasonal decoration that’s so cute (and so easy to make) it’s scary! For our next Maker Monday craft workshop, we’ll be making some of these spirits that go “Boo!” in the night (FYI: Boho Ghosts do not actually talk). Crafters of all ages are encouraged to come to this workshop on […]

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