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May 21, 2020

Enter the 2020 Summer Reading Story Challenge

Calling all kids, tweens, and teens! The 2020 Summer Reading Story Challenge is here! Write a story that encourages reading while including the words “Phone,” “Pizza,” “Plants,” and “Pants.” The story can be up to two pages, and can include words, pictures, or a combination of both. Do you want a chance for your story […]

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May 20, 2020

In Memoriam: Jack Herrema

Jack Herrema 1936-2020 Jack Herrema was an exceptional friend and neighbor. He served on the Irondequoit Public Library Board of Trustees with distinction. When you are able to reenter our library, please think of Jack. He was instrumental in helping realize the dream of our library. An obituary for Jack was recently published in the […]

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May 19, 2020

NEXT WEDNESDAY (5/27/20): Zoom Zumba For Teens and Adults

Adults and Teens are invited to join Stacy for a Zumba fitness class next Wednesday, May 27, at 12:00 Noon. If you’re missing a group exercise class, just register through our Online Calendar to get started with Zoom Zumba. Once you’re all signed up, you’ll receive an email with the login information for the Zoom […]

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May 19, 2020

Kids Pilates With Laura Warnock (Part 2)

Instructor Laura Warnock is back with Part 2 of her Kids Pilates class, which includes a warm up, mat work, stretches, and some fitness education with kid-friendly terminology and images. Thanks to the Recreation Department for helping us bring this video to the public. And just in case you missed it, don’t skip out on […]

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May 18, 2020

Irondequoit Library Patron Survey: What Do You Miss Most About Your Library?

During these difficult times, we know that there are a lot of adjustments that you are making in your day-to-day activities and we are too. The Irondequoit Public Library is now considering how to resume services gradually. Please consider helping us navigate this task by participating in this brief survey and let us know what […]

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May 15, 2020

Hey Kids! Can You Complete This “Library Lock-In” Digital Escape Room?

Hey Kids! Welcome to “Library Lock-In,” a Digital Escape Room where you’ve been locked in the library with no way out. Can you solve the clues and find the exit? Good luck! And when you’ve completed that, come back and try to unlock the mysteries of the much trickier “Library Lock-In: Challenge Mode.” Let us […]

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May 15, 2020

NEXT WEDNESDAY (5/20/20): Gentle Yoga

Join Kasia from Now: Yoga and Movement Studio for a restorative and calming thirty-minute Gentle Yoga session on Wednesday, May 20, at 3:00 PM. Gentle Yoga is well-suited to those who want to gain more body awareness, balance, strength, and flexibility of body and mind. This program is open to any adult over 18 years […]

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May 14, 2020

NEXT THURSDAY (5/21/20): Zoom Anime Club

Missing Zoom Anime Club this week? Don’t worry, it’ll be back in its regular Thursday afternoon slot next week, May 21st, at 4:00 PM. Share what you’ve been watching, recommend your favorites, and maybe find something new to keep you entertained! Like always, you’ll need to pre-register for Zoom Anime Club through our Online Calendar […]

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May 12, 2020

The Authors of Pawing Through Rochester Read Their Book and Take a Tour of the City

Take a tour of historic Rochester, NY with Spike the Westie in Pawing Through Rochester: The Adventures of Spike. Written, illustrated, and narrated by Rochester natives Ann Esch and Dan Reardon, this book takes listeners to important historical sites like the Susan B. Anthony House, Mt. Hope Cemetery, and the grave of Frederick Douglass. Sit […]

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May 12, 2020

IPL Does the #BookCoverDouble Challenge

We’ve been having a lot of fun following the #BookCoverDouble Challenge on Instagram and Twitter, so some library staff members (and their obliging pets) decided to do their own! What book covers can you recreate? Tag the library on Twitter or Instagram to show us what you come up with!

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