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October 6, 2025

Irondequoit Public Library Foundation is Hosting a Fundraiser to Transform the Children’s Room into a Woodland Wonderland

This Fall, our children’s room will be transformed into a Woodland Wonderland: Tree boughs will wave young readers in to a space where comfy reading nooks wait to nestle them with their favorite new book. A custom performance area and stage will let them showcase their talents. New ceiling and floor designs will transport young […]

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October 3, 2025

NEXT THURSDAY (10/9/25) – Written and Read: IPL’s Adult Writing Group

The next meeting of the evening session of our Written and Read: Adult Writing Group is coming up on Thursday, October 9, at 5:30 PM. Writers of all experience levels are welcome to join. Writing can take multiple forms… stories, blogging, essays, memoirs, poetry, and others. But if you enjoy writing and you’re interested in giving and […]

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October 2, 2025

NEXT WEDNESDAY (10/8/25) – Write On for Teens

The next meeting of our writing group for teenage writers is happening on Wednesday, October 8, at 4:00 PM. Joining Write On for Teens is a great way to practice your writing while you hang out with friends doing creative writing exercises and prompts! Registration is required to attend Write On for Teens and you can register […]

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October 1, 2025

NEXT TUESDAY (10/7/25) – Gather and Game with Game Night Rochester

Find your next favorite game at the Irondequoit Library during Gather and Game with Game Night Rochester on Tuesday, October 7, from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM. From board games to card games and more, Game Night Rochester will bring their collection of tabletop games to the library and match you with the perfect game! Instructors from the […]

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October 1, 2025

THIS SATURDAY (10/4/25) – Yoga Storytime

Join certified yoga instructor Jen Kierecki for Yoga Storytime! Celebrate the Fall air with yoga poses, songs and rhymes to get your child moving and learning! Yoga Storytime will be held on Saturday, October 4, at 10:30 AM, and is designed for kids ages 3 and up. If you’d like to attend, please register now […]

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October 1, 2025

TOMORROW (10/2/25) – Our New Thursday Storytime

The Farmer’s Market is starting to wind down, so we’re adding a new Storytime to our lineup! Beginning Thursday, October 2 (and every Thursday after that), our littlest storytimers (children ages 1-5 with a caregiver) will be able to join us for stories and songs at the library at 10:30 AM. No registration is necessary […]

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September 30, 2025

NEXT MONDAY (10/6/25) – Make and Take Lab: Pumpkin Stack Earrings or Pin

We’re bringing back Maker Mondays and our very popular Make and Take Lab series this coming Monday, October 6, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. This time around, we’ll be making Pumpkin Stack Earrings or Pin (your choice!). No registration is required, and makers of all ages are welcome to participate, but supplies may be limited!

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September 29, 2025

THIS SATURDAY (10/4/25) – Turning 65 and Medicare

A representative from T65 & Beyond will be available at the library on Saturday, October 4, at 10:30 AM to discuss Turning 65 and Medicare. Turning 65 is the easy part! Come to this educational seminar and learn all about Medicare… — Who needs to apply — When and how to apply — And how […]

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September 26, 2025

NEXT THURSDAY (10/2/25) – Irondequoit Historical Society Presents Slave Experience and The Underground Railroad

The Irondequoit Historical Society will welcome Jerry Bennett, a Community Development Specialist at DePaul, to the library on Thursday, October 2, at 7:00 PM. His presentation, Slave Experience and The Underground Railroad, will delve into the harrowing journey of enslaved individuals on a slave ship in the cramped quarters of the ship’s hold during their […]

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September 26, 2025

NEXT THURSDAY (10/2/25) – Tween Anime Club

Get your pencils ready to participate in a drawing challenge during the next meeting of our Tween Anime Club, which is happening on Thursday, October 2, at 4:00 PM. Tween Anime Club is designed for tweenage anime fans (ages 9-12), and if you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar. Thank you to […]

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