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April 8, 2026

THIS SUNDAY (4/12/26) – Orchids and the 2026 Genesee Region Orchid Society Show

Orchids are fascinating plants with interesting and often beautiful flowers. And the Genesee Region Orchid Society has been sharing their virtues with the Rochester area since 1968! David Weiss, a member for more than 45 years and a past President, will join us at the library on Sunday, April 12, at 1:30 PM, to teach attendees […]

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April 8, 2026

NEXT TUESDAY (4/14/26) – Drop-in Biology Homework Help

Students in grades 6-12 needing a little extra help with Biology can stop in the library on Tuesdays from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM for Drop-in Biology Homework Help with Elizabeth, a PhD candidate in biochemistry at the University of Rochester. Elizabeth will offer homework help in the following topics: — Cells/organelles and their functions […]

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April 7, 2026

THIS SATURDAY (4/11/26) – Yoga Storytime

Join certified yoga instructor Jen Kierecki for Yoga Storytime! Celebrate the season with yoga poses, songs and rhymes to get your child moving and learning! Yoga Storytime will be held on Saturday, April 11, at 10:30 AM, and is designed for kids ages 3 and up. If you’d like to attend, please register now through our […]

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April 7, 2026

THIS SATURDAY (4/11/26) – ASL Storytime

American Sign Language (ASL) Storytime returns to the library this Saturday, April 11, at 11:00 AM. Children will have opportunities to learn ASL rhymes and rhythms as well as engage in a story presented in American Sign Language. A voice interpreter will be provided for family members who may be learning ASL. This program is presented in partnership […]

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April 6, 2026

THIS FRIDAY (4/10/26) – 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 how […]

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April 3, 2026

Friends of the Irondequoit Library Newsletter – March 2026

The newest issue of The Friends of the Irondequoit Library Newsletter is now available! ***** The Friends of Irondequoit Public Library had a record year in 2025! Together we raised a total of $9,828 for the library. In 2025 we launched two new kinds of fundraisers – partnering with a local business to cobrand an item and […]

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April 2, 2026

The Classic Book Discussion Group Will Read Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” in April 2026

Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass was originally published in 1855, and it caused a stir right away… the author’s employer hated the book so much that Whitman was fired from his job. But 170 years later it’s become an iconic piece of American literature and a constant presence in pop culture, including being referenced by Ray […]

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April 1, 2026

NEXT TUESDAY (4/7/26) – Ann Mitchell Jazz Trio

Ann Mitchell specializes in the rich vocals of the timeless classics that span the Jazz era from the 1930s-1950s with unbeatable energy and heart. Join us at the library for a performance from the Ann Mitchell Jazz Trio on Tuesday, April 7, at 7:00 PM. They’ll be performing memorable classic jazz standards from the American Songbook. […]

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March 31, 2026

NEXT MONDAY (4/6/26) – Make and Take Lab: Garden Earrings

Make a pair of seasonal Garden Earrings during our next Make and Take Lab on Monday, April 6, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. This program is open to crafters of all ages, and no registration is necessary, so please join us if you’d like to attend. Supplies may be limited.

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March 30, 2026

LIBRARY CLOSED: 4/4/26 – 4/5/26

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on the following dates: — Saturday, April 4 — Sunday, April 5 Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 6.

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