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October 5, 2026

THIS SATURDAY (10/10/26) – Hold On To This for Me: A Joe Flaherty Legacy Writing Workshop

Apart from money and physical heirlooms, what do you want to give your loved ones so they will remember, appreciate, and learn from you for generations to come? A staff member from Writers & Books will join us at the library on Saturday, October 10, at 1:00 PM for Hold On To This for Me: […]

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October 5, 2026

The Library Board of Trustees is Seeking Applicants to Fill Vacant Seats (10/5/26)

The Irondequoit Public Library seeks to fill two vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees. Candidates must be a resident of the Town of Irondequoit at the time of appointment. The selected applicants will serve one of two partial five-year terms. As a working board, Trustees are expected to participate in monthly Library Board meetings, […]

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October 2, 2026

NEXT THURSDAY (10/8/26) – Tween Anime Club

The next meeting of our Tween Anime Club is happening on Thursday, October 10, at 4:00 PM. This month, we’ll be doing a drawing challenge! Tween Anime Club is designed for tweenage anime fans (ages 9-12), and if you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar. Thank you to the Friends of the Irondequoit […]

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October 1, 2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY (10/7/26) – Young Writers Club for Tweens

The next meeting of our writing group for tweenage writers is happening on Wednesday, October 7, at 4:00 PM. Hang out with your friends while you enjoy creative writing exercises and prompts at Young Writers Club for Tweens. Registration is required to attend the Young Writers Club for Tweens and you can register now through our Event […]

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September 30, 2026

NEXT TUESDAY (10/6/26) – Writing the Words They Erased with Writers and Books

What is the role of the writer in an era of increased censorship, where the chilling of speech is a central tactic to suppress dissent, freedom, and social justice? A staff member from Writers & Books will join us at the library on Tuesday, October 6, at 6:00 PM for Writing the Words They Erased, […]

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September 30, 2026

NEXT TUESDAY (10/6/26) – 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 6, 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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September 28, 2026

NEXT MONDAY (10/5/26) – Maker Mondays: Oil Pastel Sgraffito Cards

“Sgraffito” is an artistic technique that roughly translates to “scratch off” in Italian. You can give this unique art style a try and create some Oil Pastel Sgraffito Cards during our next Maker Monday workshop on Monday, October 5, at 4:00 PM. This workshop is open to crafters of all ages, and if you’d like to […]

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September 28, 2026

THIS SATURDAY (10/3/26) – Turning 65 and Medicare

A representative from T65 & Beyond will be available at the library on Saturday, October 3, at 10:30 AM to discuss Turning 65 and Medicare. Turning 65 is the easy part! Come to this educational seminar and learn all about Medicare… — Who needs to apply — When and how to apply — And how […]

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September 28, 2026

THIS SATURDAY + SUNDAY (10/3/26 – 10/4/26) – Friends of the Library Craft Fair

Support the library, local merchants, and artisans! Join the Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library for a Craft Fair on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4! Shop from an eclectic selection of unique and original gifts including toys, jewelry, paintings, fiber arts, ceramics, cooking spices, paper crafts, wood crafts, and much, much more! Proceeds to […]

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September 25, 2026

NEXT THURSDAY (10/1/26) – Irondequoit Historical Society Presents Remarkable Rochesterians

The Democrat and Chronicle has been publishing Jim Memmot’s Remarkable Rochesterians column every week since 2010, and after all that time, he’s added nearly 700 names to his list. The Irondequoit Historical Society will welcome Jim to the library on Thursday, October 1, at 7:00 PM, to talk about some of these Remarkable Rochesterians. Jim joined […]

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