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July 8, 2022

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/13/22): Storytime With the Red Wings

The Irondequoit Library isn’t the only local organization celebrating a big anniversary this year. Did you know the Rochester Red Wings first began playing in the International League in 1912? Believe it not, the team is even older than that. In fact, they’re the oldest continuously-operating team in all of Minor League Baseball. The team […]

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July 7, 2022

NEXT MONDAY (7/11/22): Summer STEAM Session With Miss Sarah

Our first Summer STEAM Session with Miss Sarah is happening on Monday, July 11, at 3:00 PM Build, create, invent, experiment, and more with a new hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) project for students entering Grades 1-4 this Fall. Registration is required for the Summer STEAM Session, and you can get signed up through […]

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July 6, 2022

NEXT MONDAY (7/11/22): African Drumming and Stories

Join us on Monday, July 11, at 10:30AM 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. Weather permitting, African Drumming and Stories will be held outside. But please register through our Event Calendar with […]

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July 5, 2022

NEXT MONDAY (7/11/22): Herb Gardening

A Master Gardener from the Cornell Cooperative Extension will join us on Monday, July 11, at 7:00 PM to give a presentation about Herb Gardening. Herbs can transform ordinary meals into something special. Incorporating herbs into your garden design adds color, fragrance, and interest to your landscape. Master Gardener Lois Breen will share the benefits […]

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July 1, 2022

Classic Book Discussion Group Will Read E.M. Forster’s “A Room With A View” in July 2022

E.M. Forster’s A Room With A View was originally published in 1908, and it’s appeared on many lists of the Best English-Language Novels in the decades since. Maybe you’ve never read it before, or maybe you’d like to read it again. But either way, now is a great time to pick it up! That’s because the […]

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July 1, 2022

2022 Summer Reading Program Starts Today

The Irondequoit Public Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program for Kids, Teens, and Adults kicks off today! Everyone will be able to participate in the program from Friday, July 1, through Wednesday, August 31. Did you know that the library is commemorating its 75th Anniversary in 2022? It’s true! That’s why this year’s Summer Reading theme […]

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June 30, 2022

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/6/22): Young Writers Club for Tweens

Get your creative juices flowing with another set of prompts during the next meeting of our Young Writers Club for Tweens on Wednesday, July 6, at 4:00 PM. If you’re a Young Writer (ages 9-12) and you’d like to join the group, please register to attend through our Event Calendar.

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June 27, 2022

The Library Will Be Closed on July 4, 2022 and Summer Hours Begin This Weekend

The Irondequoit Library’s Summer Hours will begin this weekend. For the months of July and August, our new operating hours will be… MONDAY-THURSDAY: 10 AM – 9 PM FRIDAY: 10 AM – 6 PM SATURDAY: 10 AM – 1 PM SUNDAY: Closed We will also be closed on Monday, July 4, and we’ll reopen on […]

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June 23, 2022

NEXT THURSDAY (6/30/22): Summer of 75 Celebration

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading and the library’s 75th anniversary with the Summer of 75 Celebration on Thursday, June 30, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. We’ll have lots of fun activities and giveaways for kids and families, including giant lawn games, crafts, and even a clown! Ice cream will be provided by I-Scream, You […]

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June 23, 2022

NEXT THURSDAY (6/30/22): Birds, Books, and Bottles!

The Girl Scouts of Troop 60287 will join us on Thursday, June 30, at 6:30 PM for Birds, Books, and Bottles! This fun and educational program will teach kids in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade about the importance of repurposing materials to keep our community clean by making a bird feeder out of recycled materials. Registration […]

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