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April 21, 2023

NEXT THURSDAY (4/27/23): Traditional Haudenosaunee Names and Uses for Plants found at Helmer Nature Center

Presented in partnership with the Irondequoit Conservation Board, the library will host a program about Traditional Haudenosaunee Names and Uses for Plants found at Helmer Nature Center on Thursday, April 27, at 7:00 PM. Jessa Fisher, an Educator Naturalist at the Helmer Nature Center, will present this all ages presentation on traditional Haudenosaunee uses for regional […]

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April 20, 2023

“A Better Man” by Louise Penny is the May 2023 Selection for the Iron Book Discussion Group

For their next meeting in May 2023, the Iron Book Discussion Group will read Louise Penny’s A Better Man: ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: It’s Chief Inspector Armand Gamache’s first day back as head of the homicide department, a job he temporarily shares with his previous second-in-command, Jean-Guy Beauvoir. Flood waters are rising across the province. In […]

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April 20, 2023

NEXT WEDNESDAY (4/26/23): 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, April 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 […]

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April 19, 2023

NEXT TUESDAY (4/25/23): The Majestic Canadian Rockies

Our next travelogue will take us to The Majestic Canadian Rockies on Tuesday, April 25, at 7:00 PM. This travelogue, presented by David Schuler, will take attendees through the jagged mountain peaks, pristine glacial lakes, and dense evergreen forests of Alberta’s national parks. Our journey will also include the splendor of the award-winning Waterton Lakes, […]

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April 19, 2023

THIS FRIDAY (4/21/23): Teen Escape Room

Can you find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break out all before the clock runs out? Teen Escape Room (for ages 13-18) will be held on Friday, April 21, at 4:00 PM. If you’d like to attend the Teen Escape Room, please register through our Event Calendar.

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April 18, 2023

THIS SATURDAY (4/22/23): Play Locally-Created Games at 2023 ROC Game Fest Spring Mini Show

The Rochester Game Festival returns to the Irondequoit Library for the first time since 2019! The Spring Mini Show will take place on Saturday, April 22, from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM. You’ll be able to meet more than 20 local game developers, and you’ll be able to try out their latest projects (that’s video […]

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April 17, 2023

THIS FRIDAY (4/21/23): A Concert by the Avant String Quartet

We’ve been hosting student groups from the Eastman School of Music for the six years now, and we’ve got another concert lined up for this coming Friday, April 21, at 1:00 PM. A classical performance from the Avant String Quartet will feature the sounds of the violin, viola, and cello, and music fans of all […]

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April 14, 2023

NEXT THURSDAY (4/20/23): Exchange Experience: How to Host an Exchange Student

Are you interested in hosting a foreign exchange student? Learn how the program works during Exchange Experience: How to Host an Exchange Student, a Zoom presentation that’ll be held on Thursday, April 20, at 7:00 PM. A representative from Student Travel Schools will join us to talk about the Department of State high school exchange […]

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April 14, 2023

NEXT THURSDAY (4/20/23): Teen Anime Club

The next meeting of our Teeen Anime Club is coming up fast, and you can join us on Thursday, April 20, at 4:00 PM! Watch anime! Talk about anime! Practicing drawing anime! Anime! If you’d like to attend Teen Anime Club (for ages 13-18), please register now through our Event Calendar.

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April 12, 2023

NEXT TUESDAY (4/18/23): The Digital Money Seminar

Every day, people use the Internet to make purchases, pay bills, send money, and access their bank account. It’s important to know what forms of payment are available to you and how best to protect yourself. Technology instructor Daniel Jones will join us next week for The Digital Money Seminar, a free and informative 90-minute […]

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