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December 19, 2025

Irondequoit and Poltava – Sister Libraries Cultural Exchange 2025

In 2025, the Irondequoit Public Library participated in a library program Cultural Exchange with our sister library in Poltava, Ukraine. Our friends in Poltava sent us instructions on how to make a traditional Ukrainian motanka doll and we sent them instructions on how to make an authentic American jack-o-lantern.

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December 18, 2025

The Iron Book Group Will Read Amor Towles’s “Table for Two” in January 2026

Amor Towles is best known as the author of A Gentleman in Moscow and The Lincoln Highway, and in 2024 he published his first short story collection, Table for Two. The Iron Book Discussion Group will read Table for Two, which was named an “NPR Favorite Fiction Read” in 2024, during their first meeting of […]

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December 16, 2025

NEXT MONDAY (12/22/25) – Make with Your Mini: Silly Snow Globes

You’re never too young to become a Maker! Join us for Make with Your Mini: Silly Snow Globes to craft a fun Winter keepsake with your little one! Get ready for giggles as you paint and chat with other caregivers! This classic sensory craft comes with a twist thanks to the library’s Glowforge, and is perfect […]

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December 15, 2025

THIS FRIDAY (12/19/25) – Storytime Safari with the Zoo!

Our friends from the Seneca Park Zoo are coming back to the library for Storytime Safari with the Zoo on Friday, December 19, at 10:30 AM. Join us for an animal-themed storytime that includes some of the animals from the zoo’s Savanna Safari exhibit. And after you listen to the story, stick around to meet a […]

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December 12, 2025

NEXT THURSDAY (12/18/25) – Winter Watercolor With Deb Coller

Come see the magic of watercolor and paint wintry pictures during Winter Watercolor With Deb Coller. This painting workshop is designed for adults and will be held on Thursday, December 18, at 1:00 PM. If you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar.

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December 12, 2025

NEXT THURSDAY (12/18/25) – Sock Snowmen Craft with Deb Coller

A magical top hat might be able to make a snowman come to life, but did you know you can also make an adorable snowman using a sock? You can! And children (ages 4-12) will get the chance to during our upcoming Sock Snowmen Craft with Deb Coller. The Sock Snowmen Craft with Deb Coller […]

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December 12, 2025

NEXT THURSDAY (12/18/25) – Teen Anime Club

The next meeting of our Teen Anime Club is happening on Thursday, December 18, at 4:00 PM. Teen Anime Club is designed for teenage anime fans (ages 13-18), and if you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar. Thank you to the Friends of the Irondequoit Library for sponsoring this program!

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December 11, 2025

NEXT WEDNESDAY (12/17/25) – Simple Classics and Holiday Tunes by the Irondequoit Community Orchestra

The Irondequoit Community Orchestra will return to the Irondequoit Library to perform a concert of Simple Classics and Holiday Tunes on Wednesday, December 17, at 7:00 PM. Conductor Evan Meccarello will lead a group of Irondequoit musicians during this free concert, which features arrangements by concertmaster Alan Lowne. This concert is open to all ages […]

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December 11, 2025

NEXT WEDNESDAY (12/17/25) – Write On for Teens

The next meeting of our writing group for teenage writers is happening on Wednesday, December 17, 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 […]

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December 10, 2025

NEXT MONDAY (12/15/25) – Holiday Harps

We invite you to welcome in the most wonderful time of the year at the library with a concert from Roxanne Ziegler and John Gaspar of the Lyre/Lyre Harp Duo. Wrap yourself in a cozy hug as you find yourself relaxing to a medley of sentimental waltzes. Let your mind meditate on the holy hush […]

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