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October 20, 2020

THIS THURSDAY (10/22/20): IPL Genealogy Group: Intro to DNA Painter

UPDATE: Did you miss the meeting? Watch a recorded replay of Don Sigwalt’s presentation on YouTube. DNA Painter is a website for genealogists and family history enthusiasts who have taken an autosomal DNA test. This Thursday, Don Sigwalt, a member of the Rochester Genealogical Society, will join the IPL Genealogy Group for a virtual introduction […]

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October 16, 2020

IPL Foundation is Looking for a New Board Member

The Irondequoit Public Library Foundation is adding a member to its Board of Directors. The Foundation raises funds and manages an endowment for capital projects and other special needs of the Library. The ideal board member is someone who shares our dedication to furnishing our library with state of the art technology; comfortable furnishings; a […]

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October 14, 2020

“In October, We Play Trivia”: A New Trivia Contest for Teens and Tweens is Now Available

Attention teens and tweens, we’ve got another trivia challenge for you! “In October, We Play Trivia” has a nice variety of new questions, and as you might have guessed, there’s at least one question about Mean Girls. All teens and tweens (and anyone else interested in playing) can test their trivia knowledge on Kahoot.it now […]

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October 13, 2020

NEXT TUESDAY (10/20/20): Growing Up in a Frank Lloyd Wright House

Kim Bixler’s family owned the Edward E. Boynton House in Rochester (built in 1908 by Frank Lloyd Wright) from 1977 to 1994. In this multimedia presentation, Kim recounts the joys and pitfalls of owning and living in a Wright-designed home. Living with the public’s curiosity, playing hide-and-seek, coping with the habitually leaky roof, and managing […]

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October 8, 2020

The Library Bookstore Has Reopened

The Library Bookstore has reopened for business! We have thousands of new and used books for browsing, so come in and have a look around. The Library Bookstore is located around the corner from the front entrance, right near the elevator. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Library Bookstore will only be open on Mondays, […]

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October 7, 2020

NEXT WEDNESDAY (10/14/20): Zoom Anime Club

Our Zoom Anime Club for teens (Ages 13-18) is coming back next week, and Tariq and Emily plan to play a friendly game of Scattergories… with a twist! Zoom Anime Club will (obviously) meet virtually through Zoom on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 4:00 PM. Please register on our Online Calendar to receive the login […]

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September 29, 2020

Hoopla Huddle Discussion Group Will Read The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle in October 2020

The Hoopla Huddle Discussion Group is getting spooky and mysterious for the Halloween season with next month’s selection. Participants will be reading The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, and the discussion will take place through Zoom on Monday, October 26, at 3:00 PM. BOOK DESCRIPTION: The Rules of Blackheath say Evelyn […]

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September 22, 2020

THIS WEDNESDAY (9/23/20): IPL Genealogy Group: Immigration and Naturalization Records

UPDATE: Did you miss the meeting? Watch a recorded replay of Dorothy Dougherty’s presentation on YouTube. Dorothy Dougherty, the Programs Director at the National Archives at New York City, will broadcast an online presentation about searching Immigration and Naturalization Records for the IPL Genealogy Group this Wednesday, September 23, at 7:00 PM. “Among the billions […]

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September 18, 2020

NEXT THURSDAY (9/24/20): Yoga on the Lawn For Tweens and Teens

Erin Moriah R. Wafer will lead Yoga on the Lawn For Tweens and Teens this coming Thursday, September 24, at 6:00 PM. This evening event will take place on the lawn near the library building (weather permitting), and will focus on yoga, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Yoga on the Lawn For Tweens and Teens is limited […]

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September 15, 2020

NEXT TUESDAY (9/22/20): Virtual Author Visit With Leslie C. Youngblood

Join us for a Virtual Author Visit and Q&A with Leslie C. Youngblood on Tuesday, September 22, at 6:00 PM. Leslie C. Youngblood is the author of Love Like Sky, and this middle grade novel follows the story of G-baby, who struggles to adjust to life within a newly blended family before her sibling’s dangerous […]

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