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January 20, 2026

NEXT MONDAY (1/26/26) – Community Connection Circle

Please join us at the library for a community building circle with the Community Connection Circle! We are social beings that not only need connection — we thrive and are more resilient when community bonds are nurtured and strengthened. The circle structure, where each person has an opportunity to speak, in turn, without interruption, creates a […]

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January 20, 2026

THIS SATURDAY (1/24/26) – Hold On To This for Me: A Joe Flaherty Legacy Writing Workshop

Apart from money and physical heirlooms, what do you want to give your loved ones so they will remember, appreciate, and learn from you for generations to come? A staff member from Writers & Books will join us at the library on Saturday, January 24, at 10:00 AM for Hold On To This for Me: […]

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January 19, 2026

NEXT MONDAY (1/26/26) – Maker Movie Night: “Sleepless in Seattle”

Bring your latest project and work alongside a movie on the big screen during our Maker Movie Night! Meet other crafters, enjoy coffee, and maybe finish that project while you watch! The lights will be kept on low for the film and work surfaces will be available. We’ll also have hot beverages, including the exclusive […]

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January 18, 2026

THIS FRIDAY (1/23/26) – 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, January 23, at 4:00 PM. If you’d like to attend the Tween Escape Room, please register through our Event Calendar. Thank you to the Friends of the Irondequoit […]

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January 18, 2026

THIS WEDNESDAY (1/21/26) – Good Grief Rochester

Grief touches everyone—and it is not limited to the loss of a loved one. Certified Grief Counselor Cheryl Copie will join us at the library for Good Grief Rochester, a support group for those affected by loss that invites all individuals coping with the death of someone close to them, a divorce, an estrangement, a […]

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January 17, 2026

UPCOMING PROGRAM (4/9/26) – Lydia Boddie-Rice Will Discuss Her Recent Art Installation, Rising on the Wind: The Messengers, Ahead of an April 2026 Exhibition at the Library

Local mixed-media artist Lydia Boddie-Rice will join us at the library on Thursday, April 9, at 7:00 PM, to talk about her most recent exhibition, Rising on the Wind: The Messengers. Rising on the Wind: The Messengers is an immersive, experiential installation that harnesses the healing power of visual art and literature to foster self-expression, […]

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January 16, 2026

Tax Prep Hotline for 2025 Tax Year Will Be Available Beginning on January 19, 2026

UPDATE: All appointments for the Tax Prep Hotline have been filled. Volunteers will now add your name to a waiting list when you call. Do you need assistance to prepare your taxes this year? A tax prep volunteer can help! The Town of Irondequoit’s Tax Prep Hotline for the 2025 tax year will open on Monday, […]

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January 16, 2026

NEXT THURSDAY (1/22/26) – Teen Anime Club

The next meeting of our Teen Anime Club is happening on Thursday, January 22, at 4:00 PM. Teen Anime Club is designed for teenage anime fans (ages 13-18), and if you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar. Thank you to the Friends of the Irondequoit Library for sponsoring this program!

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January 15, 2026

THIS MONTH (1/28/26) – Lunch & Learn: Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse

Please join the Irondequoit Library and Episcopal SeniorLife Communities on Wednesday, January 28, at 12:00 PM, for the next Lunch & Learn program. Each month, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities will coordinate an informational presentation at the Irondequoit Library featuring local experts from trusted community organizations and institutions. Future events will hopefully include presentations from physical therapists, financial […]

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January 15, 2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY (1/21/26) – Write On for Teens

The next meeting of our writing group for teenage writers is happening on Wednesday, January 21, at 4:00 PM. Hang out with your friends while you enjoy creative writing exercises and prompts at Write On for Teens. Registration is required to attend Write On for Teens and you can register now through our Event Calendar. Thank you […]

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