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December 29, 2011

New Books – Week of Dec 26th

, Arlaina Tibensky Devastated by her parents’ decision to split up, pressured by her boyfriend, and saddled with a case of chicken pox, fifteen-year-old Keek finds consolation in her beloved, well-worn copy of Sylvia Plath’s “The Bell Jar.” Anya’s Ghost, Vera Brosgol Anya, embarrassed by her Russian immigrant family and self-conscious about her body, has […]

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December 22, 2011

New Books – Week of Dec 19th

, James Howe Outspoken thirteen-year-old Addie Carle learns about love, loss, and staying true to herself as she navigates seventh grade, enjoys a visit from her grandmother, fights with her boyfriend, and endures gossip and meanness from her former best friend. Back When You Were Easier to Love, Emily Wing Smith When her boyfriend Zan […]

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December 21, 2011

Holiday Hours

Both branches of the Irondequoit Library will be closed on: Friday, December 23 Saturday, December 24 Sunday, December 25 Monday, December 26 Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, December 27. Both branches of the Irondequoit Library will also be closed on: Saturday, December 31 Sunday, January 1 Monday, January 2 Regular hours will resume on […]

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December 20, 2011

A Can Makes a Difference!

As we near the holidays and wake up to the snow that fell overnight, it acutely brings forth the desire to offer what we can to help others in need. I think there’s just about nothing better than a warm, wholesome meal on a cold day. By donating to the Irondequoit Community Cupboard this holiday […]

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December 15, 2011

New Teen Books – Week of Dec 12th

(Infernal Devices, Book 2), Cassandra Clare As the Council attempts to strip Charlotte of her power, sixteen-year-old orphaned shapechanger Tessa Gray works with the London Shadowhunters to find the Magister and destroy his clockwork army, learning the secret of her own identity while investigating his past.

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December 15, 2011

New December Large Print Titles

Take a look at the newest large print titles available at the Irondequoit Public Library! FICTION An O’Brien Family Christmas by Sherryl Woods While celebrating the holidays in Dublin,Ireland, the O’Briens are in an uproar over matriarch Nell’s rekindled romance with an old flame, while playboy Matthew O’Brien must convince Laila Riley, an older woman […]

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December 13, 2011

New Adult Books for December

Here are some of the new titles we’ve ordered this month: FICTION 420 Characters Lou Beach A first volume of prose by the acclaimed artist and illustrator best known for his daily stand-alone stories published online features selections that represent his lyrical and whimsically surreal style and are accompanied by original collage artwork.

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December 9, 2011

New Teen Books – Week of Dec 5th

Legend, Marie Lu In a dark future, when North America has split into two warring nations, fifteen-year-olds Day, a famous criminal, and prodigy June, the brilliant soldier hired to capture him, discover that they have a common enemy. Outlaw, Stephen Davies The children of Britain’s ambassador to Burkina Faso, fifteen-year-old Jake, who loves technology and […]

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December 7, 2011

Holiday Cookie Contest at Evans Branch

Enter your favorite cookie in the Irondequoit Library’s holiday cookie contest! Judging will be held Wednesday, December 21 at the Evans Branch on Cooper Road.  Be sure to . You can print your own entry form or stop by the library to pick one up. Questions? Feel feel to give us a call at 336-6062. […]

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December 7, 2011

12/7 Holiday Sing-Along Program at McGraw

Come to a concert of live music that celebrates the various December holidays! Listen to and sing along to your favorite holiday songs and learn the history of these beloved tunes. The Hallelujah Handbells Bell Choir from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church will also be performing. The program begins at 7pm at the Helen McGraw […]

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