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April 10, 2020

Borrow eBooks and Browse Databases With An MCLS eCard

Do you know that the Irondequoit Library offers downloadable eBook, Audiobooks, and Movies through Hoopla and Libby By Overdrive? Even if you don’t have a Monroe County Library Card, you can gain access to all of those materials, as well as an extensive collection of Research Databases (including Consumer Reports, New York Newspapers, Academic OneFile, […]

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April 10, 2020

Introducing Email A Librarian

We’re here for you! Have a question? Please send us an email through our brand new Email A Librarian page! Reference staff are working from home and can answer questions about your library account, COVID-19 financial and community resources, and accessing digital library resources. General research and reference questions will be answered to the extent […]

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April 9, 2020

Iron Book Discussion Group is Meeting Virtually Through Zoom on 4/14/20 and 4/16/20 to Discuss The Lost City of the Monkey God

This month we’ll be reading The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston. Book Description: Since the days of conquistador Hernan Cortes, rumors have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden somewhere in the Honduran interior, called the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God… In 1940, swashbuckling […]

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April 8, 2020

Hey Tweens! It’s Your Turn! Do You Think You Can Break Out of This Digital Escape Room?

If you’re a Tween in Grades 6-8, we want to know, do you think you can you break out of this Digital Escape Room? Let us know how you do on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Head over to Breakoutedu.com to get started!

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April 7, 2020

Irondequoit Library Now Offers Hoopla

The Irondequoit Library is now offering access to Hoopla for all Irondequoit residents! Sign up today at HooplaDigital.com get started downloading ebooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, TV shows, and music from the service. If you don’t have a Library Card, sign up for an MCLS E-Card to gain access to our full selection of downloadable digital […]

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April 7, 2020

Market Volatility, Recessions, and Protecting Your Retirement Nest Egg

Jeffrey Douglass, a Financial Advisor at Principal Financial Group, was kind enough to share a presentation with us about how your investments may be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what he had to say about his presentation: This seminar presents the current state of our stock market and economy, identifying the reasons for the […]

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April 6, 2020

Learn More About Face Shields ROC

The library remains closed, but our 3D Printer has begun to work from home! It’s on loan to Face Shields ROC, a volunteer organization that is printing face shields to help protect Rochester health care workers. If you have a 3D Printer, you can help out too by visiting their website. There, you can download […]

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April 3, 2020

Support Your Local Healthcare

Rochester Regional Health and U of R Medical Center are accepting donations of: Manufacturer-sealed masks approved by FDA/CDC Homemade masks Latex-free gloves New or gently-used safety glasses and goggles Face shields Clorox Germicidal Cleaner wipes or refill packs Bleach Germicidal wipes by Clorox Hydrogen Peroxide wipes or refill packs Manufacturer-sealed hand sanitizer Isolation gowns CaviWipes […]

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April 1, 2020

Register to Speak to a LawNY Healthcare Navigator (4/17/30, 5/15/20, 6/19/20)

LawNY Healthcare Navigators are still available to help you and your family explore health insurance options and enroll in coverage through the New York State of Health Marketplace (NYSOH). The Navigators are not travelling for work currently, but are able to accept appointments by phone. Register through our Online Calendar to talk to a Navigator […]

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March 31, 2020

Online Scavenger Hunt for Kids

The library is temporarily closed but we can still have some fun! Complete this Online Scavenger Hunt for Kids and receive a special prize! You will be contacted once the library reopens to pick up your prize. The Online Scavenger Hunt for Kids will be available during the duration of the closure. For kids ages […]

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