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June 1, 2015

A Free Concert by the Irondequoit Community Orchestra at McGraw (6/3)

Russ Thomas conducts a group of Irondequoit musicians who will perform an evening of classical music. Join us for this free concert! Registration required–call 336-6060. Helen McGraw Branch, 2180 East Ridge Road, 14622.

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June 1, 2015

Iron Library Radio – June 2015

Iron Library Radio, a monthly playlist of songs from the Irondequoit Library’s most recent music purchases, is back with some new music. You’ll find music from Mumford & Sons, Zac Brown Band, Josh Groban, and others in this month’s playlist. Listen to all the songs below (a Spotify account is required) or at Spotify.com. Call […]

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May 29, 2015

Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library Board Election for 2015

The following members of the Board of The Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library are up for re-election: Diane Stark Bonnie Arnold Carolyn Hamil If there are any other people who would like to be nominated and considered for election to the board, please contact Chris Finger by June 15, 2015 at books40@juno.com or (585) […]

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May 22, 2015

New Young Adult Books for May 2015

Saint Anything by Sarah DessenPeyton, Sydney’s charismatic older brother, has always been the star of the family, receiving the lion’s share of their parents’ attention and–lately–concern. When Peyton’s increasingly reckless behavior culminates in an accident, a drunk driving conviction, and a jail sentence, Sydney is cast adrift, searching for her place in the family and […]

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May 21, 2015

Irondequoit Library Will Be Closed on 5/23 and 5/25

In observance of Memorial Day, both branches of the Irondequoit Public Library will be closed on Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26. If you’re looking for something to do, the Town of Irondequoit will hold a Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 24 beginning at 3:00 […]

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May 20, 2015

New Adult Books for May 2015

Here are some of the new titles we’ve ordered: FICTION 14th Deadly Sin James Patterson & Maxine Paetro Gathering for a birthday celebration that is interrupted by a gruesome killing in public, the Women’s Murder Club friends discover video evidence of a deadly plot against the city of San Francisco. And Sometimes I Wonder About […]

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May 19, 2015

A History of the Post Office Program at McGraw (5/20)

The Postal Service has changed a lot over the years–come find out about the railway mail service and old highway post offices, plus how the postcard came to be! Preston Pierce will present the program. To register, call 336-6060 or email mcgrawbr@libraryweb.org Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 pm Helen McGraw Branch, 2180 East Ridge Road

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May 18, 2015

Thank You!

A big thank you to all of our patrons who voted for Irondequoit in the Rochester Regional Library Council’s annual Library of the Year Contest! Although we did not win, your enthusiastic support means so much to us! Congratulations to this year’s winner, the Arnett Branch of the Rochester Public Library! Let’s try again next […]

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May 15, 2015

Greater Rochester PLTI is Recruiting for the Fall Class

The is recruiting for the fall class. Click on the image below for details about an info session coming up on Monday, 5-18. If you already know you’d like to apply, click here for the application.

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May 12, 2015

Would You Like to Have Your Name on the Evans-McGraw Giving Tree or the Donor Bookshelf?

Would you like to have your name or that of a loved one on the Pauline Evans-Helen McGraw Giving Tree? Local artist, Craig Wilson designed and sculpted our unique giving tree. Mr. Wilson’s beautiful work can be seen in private collections and public spaces all around the Finger Lakes area. Here in the Rochester area, […]

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