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August 13, 2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY (8/19/26) – From Wildflowers to Windows: Bird-Friendly Yards, Homes, and Community Spaces with Color Irondequoit Green

Join us on Wednesday, August 19, at 7:00 PM, for a presentation and discussion on creating bird-friendly spaces at home and in the community. Learn how architecture and landscape choices can support local bird populations, especially now during Fall migration. From Windows to Wildflowers: Bird-Friendly Yards, Homes, and Community Spaces will cover everything to keep birds […]

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August 13, 2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY (8/19/26): Seneca Park Zoo Zoomobile Presents Amazing Adaptations

The Seneca Park Zoo Zoomobile will be making a stop at the library on Wednesday, August 19, at 11:15 AM to present their fantastic Amazing Adaptations program. Big or small, predator or prey, all animals have special adaptations to help themselves and their species survive. In this program, learn about what animals need to do to survive in […]

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August 13, 2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY (8/19/26) – Write On for Teens

The next meeting of our writing group for teenage writers is happening on Wednesday, August 19, at 4:00 PM. Hang out with your friends while you enjoy creative writing exercises and prompts at Write On for Teens. Registration is required to attend Write On for Teens and you can register now through our Event Calendar. Thank you […]

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August 12, 2026

NEXT TUESDAY (8/18/26) – The Language of Icons with Daniel Jones

Are you familiar with all the little icons on your computer, tablet, or phone mean? Local technology instructor Daniel Jones can help you navigate this menagerie of images during his upcoming program, The Language of Icons with Daniel Jones. In our digital world, icons have become an essential part of our daily interaction with technology. […]

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August 12, 2026

THIS MONTH (8/26/26) – Lunch & Learn: The History of the Titanic

Please join the Irondequoit Library and Episcopal SeniorLife Communities on Wednesday, August 26, at 12:00 PM, for the next Lunch & Learn program. Each month, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities will coordinate an informational presentation at the Irondequoit Library featuring local experts from trusted community organizations and institutions. Future events will hopefully include presentations from physical therapists, financial […]

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August 11, 2026

NEXT MONDAY (8/17/26) – Make and Take Lab: Bookmarks

Celebrate your hard work and say farewell to Summer Reading with a Personalized Bookmark in our next Make and Take Lab! This Make and Take Lab will be held on Monday, August 17, 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 […]

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August 11, 2026

NEXT MONDAY (8/17/26) – Embodied Empowerment: Tween/Teen Yoga and Movement

Tweens and teens interested in yoga can try it out during Embodied Empowerment: Yoga & Movement for Tweens and Teens on Monday, August 17, at 4:30 PM. Treat your body and mind to self-love, care, and kindness. This specialized yoga class provides a safer, non-competitive space for tweens and teens to practice self-agency, to choose how […]

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August 10, 2026

THIS SATURDAY (8/15/26) – Summer Tropical Tastes with The Storybook Cook

Ms. Liz is coming back to the library to mix up a Summertime taste of the tropics in this delicious hands-on cooking class! Flavors like mango, coconut, pineapple, and plenty of fresh vegetables will be featured. This hands-on class will give attendees the chance to take part in preparing the recipes, and generous food samples […]

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August 10, 2026

THIS FRIDAY (8/14/26) – Yoga on the Lawn with Kasia Pelepko

Yoga on the Lawn is a Summer tradition, and this season’s series will be held in August. Kasia Pelepko is a Rochester-based yoga teacher who has trained in a variety of yoga systems and movement modalities. The common thread in her classes is to highlight how resilient, capable, and adaptable all of us are. Her “Earth […]

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August 10, 2026

The Iron Book Group Will Read Emily St. John Mandel’s “Sea of Tranquility” in September 2026

Emily St. John Mandel is the author of the critically-acclaimed novels Station Eleven (2014) and The Glass Hotel (2020). Her most recent book, 2022’s Sea of Tranquility, was considered one of the best books of the year by The New York Times, NPR, and the Goodreads Choice Awards. The Iron Book Discussion Group will read […]

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