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July 30, 2025

NEXT TUESDAY (8/5/25) – RPO Instrument Petting Zoo

Join us at the library for a fun and hands-on musical experience with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo on Tuesday, August 5, from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Children and families are invited to drop in and try out a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace. With the assistance of RPO […]

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July 29, 2025

NEXT MONDAY (8/4/25) – EPIC Trainings: Home Alone Safety

Knowing when your child is ready to stay home alone is a difficult decision, but preparation can make the transition much easier for you and your child. EPIC Trainings: Home Alone Safety is a 90-minute class designed to teach participants who are home alone the importance of behaving responsibly. During this class, you’ll learn about first aid, […]

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July 29, 2025

THIS SATURDAY (8/2/25) – Turning 65 and Medicare

A representative from T65 & Beyond will be available at the library on Saturday, August 2, 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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July 28, 2025

THIS FRIDAY (8/1/25): Seneca Park Zoo Zoomobile Presents Going, Going, Saved!

The Seneca Park Zoo Zoomobile will be making a return trip to the library on Friday, August 1, at 3:00 PM to talk all about endangered animals. Going, Going, Saved! will let attendees discover the things that can cause animals to become endangered or even extinct. Also learn what zoos and you can do to prevent it […]

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July 28, 2025

THIS FRIDAY (8/1/25) – Uplift Irondequoit Craft Afternoon

Uplift Irondequoit is a community organization dedicated to the prevention and reduction of youth substance use in Irondequoit. They will host a Craft Afternoon at the Irondequoit Library on Friday, August 1, from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM. Kids who are six and older will be able to create popsicle stick lanterns with representatives from […]

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July 25, 2025

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/30/24) – African Drumming and Stories

Join us on Wednesday, July 30, at 10:30 AM for African Drumming and Stories with Mayukwa Kashiwa of Building Families First. Celebrate the world in this children’s program as he shares his knowledge of African drums and culture. African Drumming and Stories will be held outside, weather permitting, and no registration is required.

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July 24, 2025

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/30/25) – Demystify the Civil Service Merit System: Presentation

Meet and talk with members of the New York State Department of Civil Service about navigating the NYS Civil Service Merit System during a Presentation for Demystifying the Civil Service System on Wednesday, July 30, at 5:00 PM. No registration is necessary, so feel free to join us if you can. Gain valuable insight into the different […]

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July 24, 2025

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/30/25) – Demystify the Civil Service Merit System: Outreach

Meet and talk with members of the New York State Department of Civil Service about navigating the NYS Civil Service Merit System during an Outreach event for Demystifying the Civil Service System on Wednesday, July 30, from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Gain valuable insight into the different kinds of agencies, review the exam process, […]

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July 23, 2025

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/30/25) – Fear with Cris Johnson

What are you afraid of? Professional magician Cris Johnson returns to the library on Wednesday, July 30, at 6:00 PM, for his spookiest show yet. Fear with Cris Johnson will introduce our audience to different fears and phobias. Some people are scared of spiders (arachnophobia) or snakes (ophidiophobia) or clowns (coulrophobia)… while others are scared of other […]

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July 23, 2025

The Irondequoit Library Distributed 6,272 Free Books This Summer…

Thanks to everyone who helped us distribute 6,272 books to 3,136 students this year! If your child goes to school in Irondequoit and missed the giveaway, they can stop by the library in August 2025 and receive two books! Special thanks to everyone at the Town of Irondequoit, the East Irondequoit Central School District, and […]

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