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September 22, 2011

Library eBooks Now Compatible With Kindle

The Monroe County Library System’s eBook collection is now compatible with the Kindle eReader. To borrow eBooks on your Kindle, follow these step-by-step instructions: Visit the OverDrive eBook Catalog. Browse and check out a Kindle book. Click “Add to Digital Cart” to begin the checkout process. After the eBook is checked out, click “Get Kindle […]

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September 20, 2011

Ikebana Program at McGraw on 9/21 is Canceled

The Art of Ikebana program scheduled for September 21 at the McGraw Branch has been canceled. We’re sorry for any inconvenience.

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September 16, 2011

Montreal Travelogue at Evans on September 26

Adult programs are coming back to the Evans Branch of the Irondequoit Public Library this Fall! One of the first will be an exciting Montreal/Quebec City Travelogue hosted by Christy Simons. Call 336-6062 for more information or read more about it right here: Travelogue: Autumn in Montreal, Quebec Date/Time: Monday September 26, 2011 from 7:00-8:00 […]

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September 14, 2011

New Adult Books for September 2011

Here are some of the new titles we’ve ordered: FICTION Ballad of Tom Dooley Sharyn McCrumb A story inspired by a true crime made famous by the Kingston Trio’s folk song recording reimagines the events surrounding the murder of North Carolina mountain girl Laura Foster and the hanging of her lover, Tom Dula, in a […]

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September 13, 2011

New Large Print Titles for September 2011

Here’s a list of our new Large Print titles in September:

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September 9, 2011

New Teen Books – Week of Sept 5, 2011

, Cinda Williams Chima Thief-turned-wizard Han Alister joins forces with Raisa ana’Marianna, heir to the Queendom of the Fells, to defend her right to the Gray Wolf Throne. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Halo, Alexandra Adornetto When three angels are sent from heaven to protect the town of Venus Cove against the gathering forces of darkness, their mission is […]

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September 2, 2011

New Books – Week of Aug 29th

, Timothy Carter Seventeen-year-old Ricky Fallon was contemplating suicide when he slipped and fell, only to find himself a Cupid in the afterlife, but between the bad boss, a pink bodysuit, and attacks from shadowy entities called Suicides, he is not feeling much love. The Fox Inheritance, Mary E. Pearson Two-hundred-sixty years after a terrible […]

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September 2, 2011

September 2011 DVDs

Here are a few of the DVDs on order this month. We have some great TV show and movie selections! MOVIES Bridesmaids Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop Everything Must Go

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September 2, 2011

Pauline Evans vs. Swamp Monster

Irondequoit: Where the land and waters meet. …And where the 18th century swampland monster meets the likes of ‘wonder woman’ Pauline Evans and immediately retreats, never to be seen again. Okay, back to reality. And let’s fast-forward to 1946.

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August 31, 2011

Looking for New Music?

A few weeks ago, NME.com posted . There are tracks from each, so listen away. So far, my favorite is This Many Boyfriends. Let me know if you think any of these should be part of the library’s music collection.

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