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February 26, 2025

NEXT TUESDAY (3/4/25) – Learn to Make Amigurumi

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting stuffed yarn items. In Learn to Make Amigurumi, you’ll learn how to create a 3D ornament using the magic ring technique, crocheting on both sides of a foundation chain, and crocheting in a spiral. To participate in this program, attendees must know how to crochet basic stitches (slip stitch, chain stitch, single crochet, […]

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February 25, 2025

NEXT MONDAY (3/3/25): Rochester International Film Festival’s Movies on a Shoestring Presents Best of the Fest

The 2025 Rochester International Film Festival will be held at the Dryden Theatre this May. But library patrons will be able to take a look back at some of the favorites from the fest during Movies on a Shoestring Presents Best of the Fest, which will be held at the library on Monday, March 3, at 7:00 […]

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February 24, 2025

THIS SATURDAY (3/1/25) – Turning 65 and Medicare

A representative from T65 & Beyond will be available at the library on Saturday, March 1, 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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February 21, 2025

NEXT TUESDAY (2/25/25) – Irondequoit Art Club’s Artist Lecture Series: Art and Poetry

The Irondequoit Art Club’s Artist Lecture Series will turn its spotlight on Art and Poetry in February, as five artist-poets will recite one of their selections and present a corresponding artwork. David James Delaney is an auto worker, editor, journalist, teacher, painter, poet, and writer. He is also a husband and father, and more recently, […]

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February 21, 2025

NEXT MONTH (3/15/25) – Meet Young Adult Author Mackenzie Reed

Mackenzie Reed, the author of The Rosewood Hunt and The Wilde Trials, will visit the Irondequoit Library on Saturday, March 15, at 2:30 PM. Did you know Mackenzie was born and raised in Rochester? During this special event, she’ll dive into her path to publishing her books with HarperCollins, her process, and the behind-the-scenes lead up that […]

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February 20, 2025

NEXT WEDNESDAY (2/26/25) – Written and Read: IPL’s Adult Writing Group

Calling all local writers, the next meeting of Written and Read: The IPL Adult Writing Group will be held on Wednesday, February 26, at 3:00 PM. Writing can take multiple forms… stories, blogging, essays, memoirs, poetry, and others. But if you enjoy writing and you’re interested in giving and receiving feedback from fellow writers, please join the […]

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February 20, 2025

TOMORROW (2/21/25) – Walk-In Financial Literacy Support

A representative from the Financial Freedom Project will visit the library to provide Walk-In Financial Literacy Support on Friday, February 21, from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. They’ll be able to answer questions, provide referrals, and share financial resources with individuals and families looking to build assets and achieve greater financial literacy and self-sufficiency. The […]

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February 19, 2025

NEXT TUESDAY (2/25/25) – Online Security, Privacy, and Safety

Join us on Tuesday, February 25, at 3:00 PM for a presentation from technology instructor Daniel Jones about Online Security, Privacy, and Safety. During this 90-minute seminar, you’ll learn how to better protect yourself online, as well as these other topics: — Secure Websites — 5 Privacy Tips — Password Safety — Email and Smartphone […]

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February 18, 2025

NEXT MONDAY (2/24/25) – 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 Monday, February 24, at 5:30 PM. If you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar.

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February 18, 2025

NEXT MONDAY (2/24/25) – STEAM with Ms. Sarah: Famous Faces in STEAM

Do you love Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)? Are you a student in grades 1-4? If you answered yes to both of those questions, you should attend STEAM with Ms. Sarah: Famous Faces in STEAM on Monday, February 24, at 3:30 PM. You’ll hear a story about Raye Montague, The Girl With A […]

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