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August 4, 2025

THIS FRIDAY (8/8/25) – 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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August 1, 2025

Classic Book Discussion Group Will Read Octavia Butler’s “Kindred” in August 2025

All the way back in 2003, Octavia Butler’s Kindred became one of the first books chosen for the countywide Rochester Reads program. Thousands of Monroe County residents read the novel and many got the chance to hear Butler speak at several presentations throughout the county. Whether you participated back then, or are picking it up […]

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July 31, 2025

NEXT WEDNESDAY (8/6/25) – Worms and Living Soil: The Organic Way to Garden

Have you ever wondered how to create your own organic soil? If you create the right balance of healthy bacteria, your plants can benefit immensely. A speaker from Northeast Worms will join us at the library on Wednesday, August 6, at 6:30 PM, to explain this process in an upcoming workshop… Worms and Living Soil: […]

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July 31, 2025

NEXT WEDNESDAY (8/6/25) – Tales and Tunes With Flutist Jaclyn Breeze

Join us at the library on Wednesday, August 6, at 10:30 AM for Tales and Tunes, a flute concert and storytelling experience, with local musician and composer Jaclyn Breeze! We’ll start by traveling to Ireland to hear a story about how a girl brought luck to her country and an Irish folk tune to accompany […]

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July 30, 2025

NEXT TUESDAY (8/5/25) – 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, August 5, 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! […]

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July 30, 2025

NEXT TUESDAY (8/5/25) – RPO Instrument Petting Zoo

Join us at the library for a fun and hands-on musical experience with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo on Tuesday, August 5, from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Children and families are invited to drop in and try out a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace. With the assistance of RPO […]

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July 29, 2025

NEXT MONDAY (8/4/25) – EPIC Trainings: Home Alone Safety

Knowing when your child is ready to stay home alone is a difficult decision, but preparation can make the transition much easier for you and your child. EPIC Trainings: Home Alone Safety is a 90-minute class designed to teach participants who are home alone the importance of behaving responsibly. During this class, you’ll learn about first aid, […]

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July 29, 2025

THIS SATURDAY (8/2/25) – Turning 65 and Medicare

A representative from T65 & Beyond will be available at the library on Saturday, August 2, 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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July 28, 2025

THIS FRIDAY (8/1/25): Seneca Park Zoo Zoomobile Presents Going, Going, Saved!

The Seneca Park Zoo Zoomobile will be making a return trip to the library on Friday, August 1, at 3:00 PM to talk all about endangered animals. Going, Going, Saved! will let attendees discover the things that can cause animals to become endangered or even extinct. Also learn what zoos and you can do to prevent it […]

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July 28, 2025

THIS FRIDAY (8/1/25) – Uplift Irondequoit Craft Afternoon

Uplift Irondequoit is a community organization dedicated to the prevention and reduction of youth substance use in Irondequoit. They will host a Craft Afternoon at the Irondequoit Library on Friday, August 1, from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM. Kids who are six and older will be able to create popsicle stick lanterns with representatives from […]

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