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February 2, 2012

Fax Machine Now Available At Evans

Due to popular demand, the Irondequoit Public Library’s Evans Branch now has a fax machine available for public use. A credit card is required to send faxes (sorry, the machine can’t receive faxes) and the cost is as follows: To the US, Canada, and the Caribbean: $1.50 for the first page, $1.00 per each additional […]

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February 2, 2012

Early Literacy Skills

Literacy has become a hot button topic in our society today. Generally, we understand the term literacy to mean being able to read and write. But what does Early (or Emergent) Literacy mean? Early Literacy is defined as what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write. Why is Early […]

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January 30, 2012

Generation Preservation Program at McGraw Canceled

The Generation Preservation program with Glen Cone scheduled for Tuesday, January 31 at the McGraw Branch has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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January 30, 2012

Restored Library Hours Begin Now

The time has arrived, both branches of the Irondequoit Public Library will begin offering restored hours today! The operating hours for both branches will be: Monday: 10 AM to 9 PM Tuesday: 10 AM to 9 PM Wednesday: 10 AM to 9 PM Thursday: 10 AM to 9 PM Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM […]

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January 27, 2012

Junior Friends at IPL

Attention library lovers!  The Irondequoit Public Library needs YOU to help build our new Junior Friends group!  Our goal is to create a group that will help fundraise for the library (and build excitement about the library, books, and reading), and we also hope to do lots of fun activities: Author visits, book swaps, trips […]

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January 27, 2012

Peter Rabbit at the Library

Here are some pictures from Peter Rabbit’s visit to the Evans branch!  Thank you to everyone who came to visit him!  

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January 26, 2012

New Books – Week of Jan 23rd

, Lauren Kate A collection of four love stories featuring Shelby, Miles, and other characters from the Fallen series. Getting Over Garrett Delaney, Abby McDonald Seventeen-year-old Sadie Allen has spent the last two years pining for her best friend, Garrett, but when he heads off to literary camp for the summer without her, she decides […]

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January 24, 2012

Play BINGO at Evans!

Come enjoy an evening of BINGO at the Pauline Evans Branch Library. Snacks provided and Prizes awarded! Registration is recommended. All ages welcome. Monday, February 6, 2012 7:00 p.m – 8:30 p.m.

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January 24, 2012

2012 Newbery and Caldecott Winners

Yesterday was one of the most exciting days of the year for people who love children’s literature!  On 1/23/12, they announced the ALA Youth Media Awards, which include the Newbery (excellence in writing for children) and Caldecott (excellence in illustration), the two biggest awards in children’s literature.  This year, the awards went to: Newbery: Dead End […]

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January 23, 2012

New January 2012 Large Print Titles

Here’s a listing of the newest large print books available at the McGraw and Evans Branches. Enjoy! Against the Storm by Kat Martin  Taking Maggie O’Connell’s case, former army-ranger-turned-private-investigator Trace Rawlins discovers that his beautiful new client is not telling him everything when he stumbles upon a secret that no one was meant to uncover.

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