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April 28, 2020

Great Reads on Hoopla – Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything

Want to learn how to stop nose bleeds, cure insanity, or correct vision impairments? Well, Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything is NOT the book for you. If you’re up for a darkly humorous compilation of some of the most gruesome cures and treatments the history of medicine has to […]

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April 27, 2020

First Batch of Wi-Fi Hotspots Have Been Delivered to the Post Office

Internet connectivity is a vital resource that lets us work, learn, socialize, and inform ourselves. And earlier today, our first batch of Wi-Fi Hotspots were mailed out to more than a dozen Irondequoit residents. Wi-Fi Hotspots are available to Irondequoit residents for a loan period of three weeks, and they allow unlimited Internet access on […]

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April 24, 2020

Twig and Swirly Want You to READ This National Library Week

What do Karamo Brown, Taylor Swift, and Yoda all have in common? They’ve all starred in READ Posters by the American Library Association! And now you can make a READ Poster of your very own! In celebration of National Library Week, visit ILoveLibraries.org and use the Photoshop template to get started. Check out our posters […]

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April 23, 2020

Mr. Steve Makes Games: Play “Librarian Labyrinth” Right Now

Mr. Steve is back with another game! Think you have what it takes to be a librarian? Prove it by playing Librarian Labyrinth and guide each animal to their favorite books! Click right here to play Mr. Steve’s latest creation and tell us how many mazes you completed on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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April 23, 2020

Claire Makes Crafts: Cinnamon Swirl Slouchy Hat

Springtime in Rochester can mean snowflakes, freezing temperatures, and cold ears. So stay warm with a Cinnamon Swirl Slouchy Hat from Crocheted Beanies & Slouchy Hats by Julie King, available to download now with your Library Card on Hoopla! One of our clerks, Claire, made theirs in blue. What colors are you going to use? […]

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April 22, 2020

Intro to Mindfulness With Lynn Acquafondata

Lynn Acquafondata is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and she shared this “Intro to Mindfulness” video with our library community: Intro to Mindfulness Licensed mental health counselor Lynn Acquafondata, owner of Crossbridge Counseling, has created a mindfulness video for anyone to stream from home. She shares steps to stay calm, centered, and fully present. There […]

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April 22, 2020

Spine Poetry Challenge for Tweens and Teens

Tweens and Teens! Have you ever arranged book titles to make your own Spine Poetry? Give it a try! And be sure to share your creations with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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April 21, 2020

NEXT WEEK (4/27/20): Zoom Anime Club

Konnichiwa, minna-san! Come join the Irondequoit Library’s Zoom Anime Club! Share what you’ve been watching, recommend your favorites, and maybe find something new to keep you entertained. BYOS (bring your own snacks), and we’ll see you there on Monday, April 27! You’ll need to register for Zoom Anime Club through our Online Calendar. Once you’re […]

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April 21, 2020

Mr. Steve Makes Games: Play “Bookworm” Right Now

Are you a real bookworm? Play the Bookworm game now! Chow down on as many books as you can… but don’t chomp your tail! Click right here to play Mr. Steve’s latest creation and tell us your high score on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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April 21, 2020

THIS FRIDAY (4/24/20): Zoom Zumba

Are you missing your group exercise class? Then join Stacy for a Zumba class through Zoom this Friday, April 24, at noon! The class is geared for tweens, teens, and adults, and you’ll need to register through our Online Calendar. Once you’re all signed up, participants will receive an email with the login information for […]

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