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July 29, 2026

NEXT TUESDAY (8/4/26) – Durand Eastman Park: Yesterday and Today

Most Rochesterians know of George Eastman and his contributions to Durand Eastman Park, but few know about the park’s other namesake: Dr. Henry Durand. Durand Eastman Park has taken on a life of its own since it opened in 1909. A tree museum, a beach house, a zoo, a golf course, and the “White Lady” […]

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July 29, 2026

NEXT WEEK (8/3/26-8/6/26) – Film Editing Boot Camp with Flower City Arts Center

Instructors from Flower City Arts Center will join us at the library for a four-session workshop to teach older teens and adults (ages 16 and up) the basics of film editing! If you’re interested in learning how to edit video, this workshop will teach you how to import footage, structure an edit, manage audio, and […]

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July 29, 2026

NEXT MONTH (8/27/26) – American Red Cross Blood Drive

The Town of Irondequoit and the American Red Cross will be hosting a Blood Drive at the Irondequoit Library on Thursday, August 27, from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. To schedule an appointment to give blood, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and search for Sponsor Code IrondequoitCommunity. If you are an eligible type O, B Negative, or […]

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July 28, 2026

NEXT MONDAY (8/3/26) – Summer STEAM: Water Rafting Challenge

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 Summer STEAM: Water Rafting Challenge on Monday, August 3, at 4:00 PM. Make a splash with this hands-on building challenge and join us for some STEAM fun […]

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July 28, 2026

NEXT MONDAY (8/3/26) – Henna with Priyanka

Celebrate Summer vacation with a henna tattoo! Tweens and teens (ages 9-18) will be able to choose from a variety of designs by henna artist Priyanka, the owner of Hennabypriyanka. Priyanka specializes in modern, traditional, and Arabic henna tattoos providing the best quality henna. Henna with Priyanka will be held on Monday, August 3, at […]

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July 27, 2026

THIS FRIDAY (7/31/26) – Create an Under the Sea Collage

Dive into an underwater world and Create an Under the Sea Collage with Laura Homsey of Petit Paper Stories! Students will create their own ocean scene with colorful fish, swaying seaweed, coral, and sea creatures… all cut from hand-painted papers. Create an Under the Sea Collage is designed for children (ages 5-8), and will be […]

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July 27, 2026

THIS FRIDAY (7/31/26) – Robot Coders with Brooklyn Robot Foundry

The Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers STEAM classes all over the country from their base in Brooklyn, NY. Their goal is to encourage a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination through the fun of STEAM learning. Robot Coders is the ultimate combination of hands-on building, creativity, and programming. Working in small groups, teens (ages 10-18) will learn […]

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July 25, 2026

NEXT MONTH (8/19/26) – Irondequoit Resource and Wellness Expo (55+) @ Irondequoit Community Center

The Town of Irondequoit is pleased to invite you to this year’s Resource and Wellness Expo (55+) at the Irondequoit Community Center (450 Skyview Centre Pkwy, Suite 200). The expo will feature over 40 vendors including local and regional government agencies, non-profit organizations, and health and wellness professionals offering services to enhance your overall quality […]

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July 24, 2026

NEXT THURSDAY (7/30/26) – Across the Canal with the Erie Canal Museum

Please join us in welcoming Erie Canal Museum staff for Across the Canal, a program that delves into our national and local history through the lens of the Erie Canal. In the last 200 years, New York, and indeed the nation, has been immensely transformed by the Erie Canal. But how? And what would Governor DeWitt […]

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July 23, 2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/29/26) – Dinosaur Snacks with the Storybook Cook

The Storybook Cook is coming back to the library to make a few dinosaur-themed snacks after sharing a dino story! This hands-on class will give attendees the chance to take part in preparing the recipes, and generous food samples will be provided, so come hungry! Gloves will be provided, but please email our Inclusion Coordinators with any […]

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