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October 31, 2011

New Music at the Library – October 2011

Here’s a giant list of new music CDs that are now available on the shelves on this fine Halloween morning. A hold can be placed on any of the titles below by visiting the online catalog at libraryweb.org or calling the Reference Desk at McGraw (336-6060) or Evans (336-6062). Bjork – Biophilia Blink-182 – Neighborhoods […]

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October 27, 2011

Lots of New Books!! – Week of Oct 24th

, Patricia Wrede (Frontier Magic, Book 2) Eff, an unlucky thirteenth child, and her twin brother Lan, the powerful seventh son of a seventh son, face new challenges that force Eff to travel beyond the Great Barrier in an effort to understand her own magical abilities, as well as those of Lan, and try to […]

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October 25, 2011

Be A Library Budget Advocate!

Please continue to let your elected officials know that you care about the library.  If you are so inclined, please contact the folks listed below and tell them you want to see our budget proposal survive intact.  They will listen if they hear from enough of you. Click on the “Irondequoit Public Library 2012 Budget […]

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October 25, 2011

Star Wars Character Appearance Canceled, See a Program on the Buffalo Bills Instead

The Wednesday, October 26 program at the McGraw Branch has been changed. We regret thatUnmasking the Mystery of Star Wars Characters with Garrison Excelsior has been canceled. Instead, Democrat and Chronicle sports reporter Sal Maiorana will be coming at 7 PM to present The Buffalo Bills: Still Relentless After All These Years. Maiorana has covered […]

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October 25, 2011

Book Craft at Evans Branch, Nov 8th

Learn how to transform an old book into a versatile woven basket to give as a gift or to keep for yourself. All materials will be provided. Tuesday, November 8, 2011 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pauline Evans Branch, 45 Cooper Rd. Space is limited. Registration is required.  Phone 336-6062

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October 20, 2011

New Books – Week of Oct 17th

, James Dashner As the third Trial draws to a close, Thomas and some of his cohorts manage to escape from WICKED, their memories having been restored, only to face new dangers as WICKED claims to be trying to protect the human race from the deadly FLARE virus.

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October 20, 2011

New Large Print Books available in October

Click the “Read More” link for a list of the newest large print titles available at both branches of the Irondequoit Public Library. Enjoy!

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October 19, 2011

History of Halloween Program 10/19 at McGraw

History of Halloween Join us tonight, Wednesday, October 19 at 7 PM, as Paul Tantillo, librarian at the Rochester Public Library, investigates Halloween’s Celtic roots and the holiday’s development in the Middle Ages. Halloween frolics developed in 18th and 19th century Ireland and Scotland and then the festival emigrated to America. Tantillo will also bring […]

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October 17, 2011

National Friends of Libraries Week: October 16-22

One of the most profound steps that a library patron can take during National Friends of Libraries Week is also one of the simplest: Join the Friends! At Irondequoit Public Library, the Friends have made it their business to ensure funding so that the library can continue to offer engaging and high-quality children’s, teen, and […]

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October 13, 2011

New Teen Books – Week of Oct 10th

, Susan Beth Pfeffer Willa’s life as part of a loving, blended family is torn apart when her estranged father kills his new wife and children and heads east in pursuit of her and her mother, and while in police protection, Willa learns her mom has been harboring secrets, and tries to decide whether to […]

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