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June 15, 2023

Summer Reading 2023: Student Volunteers Needed

We are looking for Student Volunteers to help with this year’s Summer Reading Program. If you are in grades 6-12 and want to earn community service hours, or just want to spend some of your Summer with us, fill out a Teen Volunteer Application today! Pick up an application at the library or send us […]

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June 14, 2023

NEXT TUESDAY (6/20/23): Prevent Food Waste At Home

Registered Dietitian Rebekah Harter will join us at the library on Tuesday, June 20, at 7:00 PM, for Prevent Food Waste At Home. Every year, households discard more than 46 billion pounds of food in the United States. This spoiled or unwanted food is bad for the environment and the home budget. Discover smart solutions […]

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June 13, 2023

NEXT MONDAY (6/19/23): Gardening With Native Plants

Using native plants in a garden helps pollinators and other native species. John Nelson, a Master Gardener from Cornell Cooperative Extension, will describe additional benefits (as well as suggest sun and shade plants) in Gardening With Native Plants on Monday, June 19, at 7:00 PM. Gardening With Native Plants will be streamed as an online […]

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June 13, 2023

LIBRARY CLOSED: 6/19/23

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday, June 19. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, June 20.

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June 12, 2023

THIS SATURDAY (6/17/23): Juneteenth Celebration

We’ll once again join our friends from ERASE for a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM. This year’s event will feature a spoken word presentation, as well as music from the Jimmie Highsmith Jr. Group. But first, join us for a performance from the Eastridge Step Team and Drum Line, […]

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June 9, 2023

NEXT THURSDAY (6/15/23): Mindfulness Summer Series on the Library Lawn

Our Mindfulness Summer Series with local mindfulness coach Laura Gavigan continues this Thursday, June 15, at 1:00 PM. Laura will introduce attendees to various mindfulness practices including meditation, mindful walking, dynamic breathing, and more. Each session will integrate seasonal themes for the Summer and will close with a journal prompt. Because this program will be […]

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June 8, 2023

NEXT MONDAY (6/12/23): Embodied Empowerment: Tween/Teen Yoga & Movement

Come rock your inner beauty and your awesomeness with Embodied Empowerment: Yoga & Movement for Tweens and Teens on Monday, June 12, at 4:00 PM. Treat your body and mind to an hour of self love, care, and kindness. This specialized yoga class provides a safer, non-competitive space for tweens and teens to practice self […]

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June 7, 2023

TOMORROW (6/8/23): Tween Anime Club

Summer is almost here and our Tween Anime Club is getting ready for their next meeting TOMORROW, June 8, at 4:00 PM! If you love anime and you’d like to attend Tween Anime Club (for ages 9-12), please register now through our Event Calendar.

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June 6, 2023

NEXT MONDAY (6/12/23): Hidden NYS Gems With The Getaway Guy

Mike O’Brian, The Getaway Guy, was a staple of R News for more than 20 years! He’s continued his travelling ways with a YouTube channel, Tales from The Getaway Guy, and he’ll be visiting the Irondequoit Library on Monday, June 12, for Hidden NYS Gems With The Getaway Guy. The Getaway Guy will share stories […]

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June 2, 2023

NEXT THURSDAY (6/8/23): Buffalo Audubon Presents Pollinator Power for Kids

Join us for a story and a STEAM activity with Buffalo Audubon’s Mr. Joe on Thursday, June 8, at 4:00 PM! Buffalo Audubon Presents Pollinator Power for Kids will teach kids in grades K-4 all about plants, pollinators, and the powerful difference they make in our gardens, community, and world! If you’d like to attend […]

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