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February 5, 2024

THIS FRIDAY (2/9/24) – Let the Sunshine In: A Tulip Adventure in Holland, Michigan

Everyone knows about the tulip fields of Holland… but did you know about the annual Tulip Time Festival held every Spring in Holland, Michigan? You can go on a visual tour of last year’s festivities in Let the Sunshine In: A Tulip Adventure in Holland, Michigan, a travelogue presented by Christine Simons, at the library […]

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February 2, 2024

Staff Recognition Form Now Available

Has a member of the Irondequoit Public Library staff provided exceptional customer service? Want to say thank you to your friendly neighborhood library employee for a job well done? Let us know by filling out our new Staff Recognition form!

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February 2, 2024

NEXT THURSDAY (2/8/24) – Tween Anime Club

It’ll be trivia time, Feud-style, during the next meeting of our Tween Anime Club on Thursday, February 8, at 4:00 PM. Tween Anime Club is designed for tweenage anime fans (ages 9-12), and if you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar.

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February 1, 2024

Community Reflections at IPL – Black History Month 2024

The Irondequoit Public Library’s Community Reflections project amplifies diverse voices in our community through programs and book displays. This month, we’re highlighting Black History with six special programs and a selection of books hand-picked by our librarians. PROGRAMS The Story of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Tuesday, February 6, at 7:00 PM The Civil […]

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February 1, 2024

NEXT WEDNESDAY (2/7/24) – Young Writers Club for Tweens

Our writing group for tweenage writers (ages 9-12), the Young Writers Club for Tweens, will meet this month on Wednesday, February 7, at 4:00 PM. Come hang out with your friends and work on creative writing exercises and prompts! Registration is required for Young Writers Club for Tweens and you can register now through our […]

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January 31, 2024

NEXT TUESDAY (2/6/24) – The Story of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

2024 will mark the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act. Mark Sample, a professor in the History Department at Monroe Community College, will join us on Tuesday, February 6, at 7:00 PM to discuss the passing of this important piece of legislation in The Story of the Civil Rights Act of […]

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January 31, 2024

Classic Book Discussion Group Will Read “David Copperfield” by Charles Dickens in February and March 2024

Even though A Christmas Carol and Oliver Twist were more popular with the public, Charles Dickens liked to say that David Copperfield was his favorite among his novels. The Classic Book Discussion Group will tackle this weighty coming-of-age novel in February (chapters 1-31) and March (from chapter 32 through the end). ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: Published […]

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January 30, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (2/5/24) – IPL Movie Club: “Sleepless in Seattle”

We’re showing a rom-com classic for our IPL Movie Club in February! Sleepless in Seattle was a huge hit in 1993, across the country and right here in Rochester (the Democrat and Chronicle published three articles about the film the day it opened). It was also the second time Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan would star […]

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January 30, 2024

THIS SATURDAY (2/3/24) – Turning 65 and Medicare

A representative from T65 & Beyond will be available at the library on Saturday, February 3, at 10:30 AM to discuss Turning 65 and Medicare. Turning 65 is the easy part! Come to this educational seminar and learn all about Medicare… — Who needs to apply — When and how to apply — And how […]

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January 29, 2024

THIS FRIDAY (2/2/24): Friday Fun & Games for Tweens

Friday Fun & Games for Tweens (for ages 9-12) is back this Friday, February 2, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Drop-in after school to play video games and board games, color, work on puzzles, and hang with your friends! There will also be snacks!

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