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July 10, 2025

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/16/25) – Pop-Up Book Workshop

Do you like to fold and cut paper? Those are the basic skills you’ll need to construct books with three-dimensional effects like accordion, tunnel, business card, and carousel books. Designed for tweens and teens (ages 9-18), the Pop-Up Book Workshop with Laura Jackett will provide step-by-step instructions to create your very own three-dimensional book! The […]

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July 9, 2025

NEXT TUESDAY (7/15/25) – All About Passwords

Password… just the mention of the word brings frustration and anxiety to many. But technology instructor Daniel Jones will break down the ins and outs of managing your passwords during this 90-minute seminar: — Password Do’s and Don’ts — Tips to Create Strong and Memorable Passwords — Password Management — Two-Factor Authentication — Biometrics and […]

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July 9, 2025

Classic Book Discussion Group Will Read Patricia Highsmith’s “The Talented Mr. Ripley” in July 2025

Patricia Highsmith was known as “The Poet of Apprehension” for her many thrillers, including Strangers on a Train and the Tom Ripley novels. The Classic Book Discussion Group will introduce themselves to her most famous character later this month when they read and discuss The Talented Mr. Ripley. ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION It’s here, in the […]

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July 8, 2025

Calling All Artists, Crafters, and Vendors! Apply Now for the Next Friends of the Library Craft Fair (10/4/25 – 10/5/25)

The Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library are looking for artists, crafters, and vendors to participate in a Craft Fair to be held at the Irondequoit Public Library this Fall. Local merchants are invited to sell their original artwork, crafts, and merchandise on Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5. The Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library […]

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July 7, 2025

THIS FRIDAY (7/11/25) – 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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July 7, 2025

NEW HOURS (AS OF JULY 2025) – Free Computer Help Through Digital Literacy Program on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays

The library’s drop-in Digital Literacy: Free Computer Help program will have a new weekly schedule beginning in July. One-on-one tutors will soon be available just outside the library’s Computer Lab in Room 212 on the following days: — Every MONDAY from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Every TUESDAY from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM — Every SATURDAY from 10:00 AM to […]

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July 5, 2025

NEXT THURSDAY (7/10/25) – Written and Read: IPL’s Adult Writing Group

The next meeting of the evening session of our Written and Read: Adult Writing Group is coming up on Thursday, July 10, at 5:30 PM. Writers of all experience levels are welcome to join. Writing can take multiple forms… stories, blogging, essays, memoirs, poetry, and others. But if you enjoy writing and you’re interested in giving and […]

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July 5, 2025

NEXT THURSDAY (7/10/25) – Tween Anime Club

By popular demand, it’s time for another drawing challenge during the next meeting of our Tween Anime Club, which is happening on Thursday, July 10, at 4:00 PM! 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 […]

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July 2, 2025

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/9/25) – Write On For Teens

The next meeting of our writing group for teenage writers (ages 13-18) is coming up soon! Keep your writing skills sharp this Summer by hanging out with your friends and taking on a variety of creative writing exercises and prompts during Write On For Teens, which is happening on Wednesday, July 9, at 4:00 PM. […]

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July 2, 2025

2025 School Summer Reading Lists

We know school is out for the Summer, but you can’t forget about your Summer Reading List. Whether you’re looking for the titles you need right now or in August, you can find lists from many area schools below. EAST IRONDEQUOIT — Currently Unavailable WEST IRONDEQUOIT — All Grades and Classes AQUINAS INSTITUTE — All […]

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