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December 5, 2022

NEXT TUESDAY (12/13/22): A Free Concert by the ROC City Ringers Handbell Choir

Ring in the holidays next week with A Free Concert by the ROC City Ringers Handbell Choir. The ROC City Ringers are a community handbell ensemble who perform a wide range of classical, contemporary, and sacred music. We’re thrilled that they’re able to perform at the library again this year. All ages are welcome to […]

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December 3, 2022

THIS MONTH (12/1/22 – 12/30/22): Pet Supply Drive at the Library for Pet Adoption Network

Just like last December, we’re now hosting a Pet Supply Drive to collect supplies for our friends at Pet Adoption Network! You can help by donating new and sealed items from the list below. — Canned Cat Food (Friskies or Fancy Feast) — Dry Cat Food (Purina One) — Small Cat Beds — Cardboard Scratching […]

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December 2, 2022

THIS SUNDAY (12/4/22): Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony

The Town of Irondequoit’s annual Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony will be held this Sunday, December 4, at 4:00 PM. Events will include… — Welcome by Supervisor Fitzpatrick — Performance by Irondequoit Concert Band at the Library — Performance by Students from Dake Junior High and West Irondequoit High at the Library — Holiday […]

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December 1, 2022

Discount Hold Cards Are Now Available Until December 31, 2022

Do you put a lot of items on hold through the library catalog? Then you’ll definitely want to know that our Discount Hold Cards are available until December 31, 2022! Stop in today and visit our 1st Floor Circulation Desk to purchase a Discount Hold Card for $6.00. Each Card can be redeemed for 20 […]

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November 30, 2022

NEXT TUESDAY (12/6/22): Utah’s Magnificent Five

You’ll find five National Parks within the state of Utah, and Dan Reardon has visited them all. One of our favorite travelogue presenters will share the beauty of Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bruce Canyon, and Zion National Parks in Utah’s Magnificent Five. He’ll also share side trips to Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend of the Colorado […]

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November 29, 2022

NEXT MONDAY (12/5/22): Meet the Amerks

It’s almost time to hit the ice and Meet the Amerks during one of our favorite annual traditions! Join an Amerks player and The Moose for Storytime as they read a picture book, show off some hockey equipment, sign autographs, and pose for pictures! Meet the Amerks is fun for all ages and will be […]

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November 28, 2022

THIS THURSDAY (12/1/22): Antique Appraisal with the Irondequoit Historical Society

We’re sure that many of you have seen Antiques Roadshow on PBS. It’s part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt. This month, the Irondequoit Historical Society will bring their version of the show to the library. Our guide will be Price Prazar, a retired History and Language Arts teacher from the Rochester City […]

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November 23, 2022

Introducing IPL’s Inclusion Coordinators!

We’ve been working with Rochester Accessible Adventures to make the Irondequoit Library more accessible to people with disabilities. If you or a family member needs accommodations to make your library visit more enjoyable, please contact one of our inclusion coordinators. To get in touch, send a message to either Matt Krueger or Amy Holland through our […]

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November 22, 2022

Upcoming Reduced Hours for the Irondequoit Library (11/23/22 – 11/25/22)

The Irondequoit Public Library will be operating with reduced hours this week: Wednesday, November 23 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday, November 24 Closed Friday, November 25 Closed Regular hours will resume on Saturday, November 26.

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November 17, 2022

Thanks to the Irondequoit Public Library Foundation on Their Generous Donation in 2022

The Irondequoit Public Library is excited to announce the purchase of 784 library books funded by a generous donation of $10,000 from the Irondequoit Public Library Foundation. This purchase includes 295 fiction books for adults and 489 children’s books. During the 2020 pandemic shutdown, our book vendors temporarily halted operations for several months while the […]

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