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June 3, 2024

REDUCED HOURS: June 7, 2024

Due to a series of planned all-staff meetings, the Irondequoit Library will have reduced operating hours on the first Friday of each month in 2024. The library will be open from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Friday, June 7. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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June 3, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (6/10/24) – IPL Movie Club: “Rocketman”

There’s no one quite like Elton John, and you’ll be able to see his life unfold on our big screen in Rocketman as part of the next screening of our IPL Movie Club. Rocketman was released in 2019 and won an Oscar for Best Original Song. It stars Taron Egerton as Elton John, as well […]

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June 3, 2024

NEXT THURSDAY (5/13/24) – Irondequoit Business Development Forum: Want to Develop Your Side Hustle into a Sustainable Business?

Are you looking to start or expand your own business? The Town of Irondequoit will be hosting an Irondequoit Business Development Forum at the library on Thursday, June 13, at 9:00 AM. This event will include a gathering of experts from local and regional banks, SCORE/SBA, the Irondequoit and Greater Rochester Chambers of Commerce, COMIDA, […]

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May 31, 2024

The Second Half of Samuel Richardson’s “Pamela” is the Classic Book Discussion Group’s Selection in June 2024

Samuel Richardson’s Pamela (also known as Virtue Rewarded) was written in 1740 and is considered one of the first English novels. The Classic Book Discussion Group will complete the second half of this “conduct book” during their next meeting in June. ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded (1740) is a novel by English writer and printer Samuel Richardson. Recognized […]

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May 31, 2024

NEXT THURSDAY (6/6/24) – Intro to Community Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers: Home Care and How to Pay for It

Intro to Community Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers is a four-part series offered in partnership with Lifespan, a regional non-profit that’s a trusted source of unbiased information, guidance, advocacy, and more than 30 services for older adults and caregivers. The next program in the series, Home Care and How to Pay for It, will […]

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May 30, 2024

NEW HOURS (AS OF JUNE 2024) – 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 June. 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 […]

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May 30, 2024

NEXT WEDNESDAY (6/5/24) – Young Writers Club for Tweens

Our writing group for tweenage writers (ages 9-12), the Young Writers Club for Tweens, will meet this month on Wednesday, June 5, at 4:00 PM. Come hang out with your friends and practice your writing craft this Summer with some Summer-themed creative writing exercises and prompts! Registration is required for Young Writers Club for Tweens […]

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May 29, 2024

NEXT TUESDAY (6/4/24) – Getting the Most Out of a Census Record

Census records are one of the most important types of genealogical records, containing a wealth of information you may not find in vital records and allowing you to track your ancestors’ progress over time. Professional Genealogist Thomas MacEntee will join us for an online presentation exploring this treasure trove of information in Getting the Most […]

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May 29, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (6/3/24) – Make and Take: Father’s Day Measurement Keychain

Are you looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift for the dad, grandpa, or anyone else who measures up in your life? Then join us for another Make and Take Lab on Monday, June 3, to create a customized Father’s Day Measurement Keychain. Drop-in to our Maker’s Lab anytime from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM […]

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May 28, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (6/3/24) – Writing Workshop: The Craft of Creative Writing

Are you looking to improve your creative writing? Jennifer Case, a writing teacher who leads classes across Monroe County, will present Writing Workshop: The Craft of Creative Writing at the library in June. This series aims to teach the techniques that will help you write a better story. In each session you’ll learn about a […]

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