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October 7, 2025

NEXT MONDAY (10/13/25) – REPCO Wildlife Presents The Creepy Crawly Halloween Program!

REPCO Wildlife Encounters will return to the library on Monday, October 13, at 11:00 AM for REPCO Wildlife Presents The Creepy Crawly Halloween Program! See real snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, toads, scorpions, roaches and tarantulas! Learn about these amazing animals during this all-ages interactive program! If you’d like to attend REPCO Wildlife Presents The Creepy […]

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October 6, 2025

THIS FRIDAY (10/10/25) – Robot Coders with Brooklyn Robot Foundry

The Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers STEAM classes all over the country from their base in Brooklyn, NY. Their goal is to encourage a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination through the fun of STEAM learning. Robot Coders is the ultimate combination of hands-on building, creativity, and programming. Working in small groups, teens (ages 12-18) will learn […]

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October 6, 2025

TOMORROW (10/7/25) – Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga is a 45-minute yoga class with instructor Kasia Pelepko that’s geared toward those who may be experiencing limited mobility. We’ll explore a variety of mobility exercises and yoga postures, mostly while seated in a chair, and we’ll cultivate building presence and flexibility in mind and body. Kasia Pelepko is a Rochester-based yoga teacher […]

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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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