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September 19, 2023

FALL 2023 SCHEDULE: One-On-One Computer Tutoring

Our Digital Literacy schedule has changed! Please visit our Event Calendar to view the current schedule. Our One-On-One Computer Tutoring programs will expand this Fall, so if you have questions about your digital devices, now is a great time to visit the library! Teen Tech Tutors, volunteers from local high schools and colleges, will be […]

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September 18, 2023

THIS SUNDAY (9/24/23): Mighty Storytime Read-Aloud With Author Reem Faruqi

Reem Faruqi, the author of Lailah’s Lunchbox and Unsettled, will join us (via Zoom) on Sunday, September 24, at 2:00 PM. She’ll read aloud from one of her bestselling books as part of Mighty Storytime, and share with us some special behind-the-scenes information about the creation of the book. We’ll also have a read-aloud of […]

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September 18, 2023

THIS FRIDAY (9/22/23): Young Writers Club for Tweens

The Young Writers Club for Tweens is back on Friday, September 22, at 4:00 PM. Tweenage writers (ages 9-12) are invited to come hang out with their friends and work on creative writing exercises and prompts! Registration is required for Young Writers Club for Tweens and you can register now through our Event Calendar.

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September 15, 2023

NEXT THURSDAY (9/21/23): Re-Introduction of the American Chestnut

The Irondequoit Conservation Board will bring Gary Koplun, a Forester with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, to the library for a presentation about the Re-Introduction of the American Chestnut on Thursday, September 21, at 7:00 PM. This presentation will include background information about the species, its former range, and the blight which nearly wiped it […]

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September 15, 2023

Iron Book Discussion Group Will Read Sonia Purnell’s “A Woman of No Importance” in October 2023

Sonia Purnell shared “The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II” in her recent bestseller, A Woman of No Importance, and it’s now the October 2023 selection of the Iron Book Discussion Group: ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: In 1942, the Gestapo sent out an urgent transmission: “She is the most dangerous of […]

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September 14, 2023

All Online Services Will Be Unavailable: 9/28/23 – 9/29/23

The following online services will be unavailable at the library on September 28 and September 29 due to required network maintenance: — Public PCs and Internet — Wi-Fi — Printing — Faxing — Credit Card Payments — All Other Online Payment Services Teen Tech Tutors and Digital Literacy volunteers will also not be available on […]

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September 13, 2023

NEXT TUESDAY (9/19/23): What Are Podcasts?

If you think there’s stuff you should know… there’s probably a podcast for that. In What Are Podcasts?, technology instructor Daniel Jones will walk attendees through the world of podcasting and help them discover shows that are interesting, entertaining, and informative. During this presentation, you’ll learn about… — A Brief history of podcasting — How […]

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September 12, 2023

NEXT MONDAY (9/18/23): Maker Mondays: Arty Party for Teens

Our next Maker Monday event is going to be an Arty Party for Teens! Join us on Monday, September 18, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM, for art, snacks, and friends. We’re encouraging all teens (ages 13-18) to bring your own items to up-cycle with Posca pens, experiment with collage, or create your next canvas […]

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September 12, 2023

REMINDER: Curbside Pickup is Still Available

Don’t forget! The Irondequoit Library still offers Curbside Pickup whenever the library is open. You can place an order for up to 15 items anytime through our Curbside Pickup page or by giving us a call at 585-336-6060. All orders will be ready for pickup within 24 hours, but we can do most orders in […]

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September 11, 2023

THIS FRIDAY (9/15/23): Living the Sweet Life: A Travelogue to Aruba

Librarian Grace Engelbrecht will take us on an adventure to the tropics as she shares the sights and activities on her recent trip to Aruba in Living the Sweet Life: A Travelogue to Aruba. The program will be held on Friday, September 15, at 3:00 PM, and it’ll include a look at a natural bridge, […]

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