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March 5, 2013

March 6: Evening of Celtic Music @ McGraw

Come get ready for St. Patrick’s Day by joining us at the McGraw Branch for an evening of Celtic music with Cuisle Mo Chroí. Cuisle Mo Chroí is a trio of musicians, Patricia Carey, Mary Lester, and Cathy McGrath, who have been playing traditional and contemporary Irish music in the Rochester area and beyond since […]

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February 25, 2013

Argo Wins Best Picture at 2013 Oscars

Argo, a movie version of the real-life rescue of six American hosages from Iran in 1979, won the Academy Award for Best Picture last night during the Oscars. Did you miss it in theaters? Call your Irondequoit Library, 336-6060 for McGraw or 336-6062 for Evans, to add your name to the hold list today! Or […]

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February 22, 2013

New Adult Books for February 2013

Here are some of the new titles we’ve ordered: FICTION Alex Cross, Run James Patterson In the aftermath of a disgraced plastic surgeon’s release from prison, Detective Alex Cross investigates the murder of a young mother whose newborn has disappeared, a case that is further complicated by two additional killings. Beach House No. 9 Christie […]

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February 20, 2013

New Large Print Titles – February 2013

Come visit either library branch to check out the following new large print books! (Titles in order of author’s last name) FICTION  Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini Chosen as the personal seamstress for Mary Todd Lincoln,  freedwoman Elizabeth Keckley is drawn into the intimate life of the Lincoln family as she supports Mary in […]

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February 19, 2013

Literacy Tips from Mrs. Otto – Phonological Awareness

Phonological Awareness is the ability to hear and play with the smaller sounds in words. When you think of the different sounds (or phonemes) in words, think beginning sounds, ending sounds, syllables and everything in between. Young children are much better at hearing these different sounds than adults are. Their brains are still building the […]

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February 15, 2013

Library Closed on Monday, February 18

Both branches of the Irondequoit Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 18 due to staff training. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 19.

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February 12, 2013

Movie Night at Evans

Fans of Downton Abbey will savor this drama depicting the activities of the upstairs guests and downstairs servants during a weekend shooting party at a 1930’s English country manor. Join us on Tuesday evening,  February 19 at 6:15 to view Gosford Park . ( Rated R  for some language and brief sexuality.) Popcorn provided!  

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February 11, 2013

February Break Activities for Kids at IPL!

Looking for something to do over February break?  Check out everything we have going on at IPL! Activities are listed for both branches (Helen McGraw—East & Pauline Evans—West).  Make sure to take note of which branch is hosting the activity. Monday 2/18 Both branches closed for President’s Day Tuesday 2/19 Make a Fast Friend Helen […]

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February 11, 2013

The Latest on the New Library

Information is our business and we’ve got many ways for you to obtain the latest on our proposal to build a new central library on the Town Hall campus. Follow developments on Twitter at twitter.com/libraryproposal Or track the latest on Facebook at Facebook.com/libraryproposal We’ve got a webpage for the project too! You can find it […]

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February 8, 2013

Library Closing at 3:30 Today, February 8

Due to the weather, both branches of the Irondequoit Library will close at 3:30 PM today. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, February 9.

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