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April 4, 2012

Nutrition for Wellness at Evans Branch

Join us Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00pm the Evans Branch to learn how Chinese dietary therapy can help reduce pain and inflammation as well as improve sleep, digestion, energy and much more.  Chinese dietary therapy is based on eating whole, unprocessed foods and is highly individualized in that each patient can be given specific food […]

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April 3, 2012

Spring Break Activities at the Library!

Looking for something to do during spring break?  There are lots of fun options at both branches of IPL!  Here is what’s going on during the week of 4/9-4/13:

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March 31, 2012

Spring 2012 Storytime Handouts – Pauline Evans

Practicing rhymes and songs at home is a great way to build a foundation for literacy. Here are our storytime programs from the Spring 2012 session at Evans: Toddler Storytime

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March 28, 2012

If All of Rochester Read the Same Book Events This Week

The Writers & Books-sponsored “If All of Rochester Read the Same Book” reaches its conclusion this week with events all around Monroe County. Please visit the for a complete list of all events. In case you missed it, this year’s selection was The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean: A wonderfully spare and elegant novel […]

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March 28, 2012

Learn About Renewable Energy at Evans Branch

WynTec Enterprise LLC presents:  RENEWABLE ENERGY Looking for ways to reduce your energy consumption?  Join us on Monday, April 2,  2012 at the Pauline Evans Branch (45 Cooper Rd.) from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for this informative seminar.  Learn the relationship between renewable energy and the sustainable lifestyle.  Alternatives include wind power, solar PV […]

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March 23, 2012

New Teen Books – Week of Mar 19th

(Book Two), Brandon Mull (2012 Teen Book Festival Author) Jason, having returned home, finds a way to cross back over into Lyrian to tell his friends the information he learned from Maldor and he and Rachel uncover the roles they have to play in the fight against the evil emperor while trying to convince a […]

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March 22, 2012

Movie Night at Evans Branch

Join us at the Evans Branch of the Irondequoit Public Library on Monday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. for THE MUPPETS.  Watch this rollicking adventure in which our favorite furry monsters come out of retirement to save their beloved theater from evil oil magnates.  Fun for the whole family.  Free!  Popcorn provided.  Rated PG — 103 […]

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March 21, 2012

More Early Literacy Tips from Mrs. Otto

Last time we talked about the importance of reading aloud to your child. Making sure that reading time is fun and enjoyable supports Print Motivation, one of the six early literacy skills identified as necessary for a child to have in order to be a successful reader. Print Motivation is defined as a child’s interest […]

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March 20, 2012

Tomorrow: Deer Proofing Your Garden Program at McGraw

Is this too close for comfort? If deer wreak havoc in your garden, come listen to Master Gardner Franz Seischab discuss ideas and strategies to banish the animals and leave your property in peace. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 7:00 PM Irondequoit Public Library / Helen McGraw Branch 2180 East Ridge Rd. 14622 Please call […]

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March 19, 2012

In Case You Missed It: Sicily Travelogue

On the windy evening of February 13th, just a few days after many library patrons were transported to warmer weather at The Friends’ , Christy Simons presented a fabulous travelogue of slides and stories from her sunshine-filled trip to Sicily.

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