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June 28, 2024

LIBRARY CLOSED: 7/3/24 and 7/4/24

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4. The library will reopen at 12:00 PM on Friday, July 5.

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June 27, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (7/1/24) – Art for All Workshop: Notan Squares

Join us on Monday, July 1, at 6:00 PM for our next Art for All Workshop. We’ll explore concepts of visual space and contrast as we create Notan Squares. All ages and experience levels are welcome to relax and create a unique piece of art! No registration is required to attend this workshop, but supplies […]

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June 26, 2024

NEXT TUESDAY (7/2/24) – Home Funeral Workshop: Demystifying the Tasks Related to After Death Care

Did you know that less than 200 years ago, most people in the US held the funeral for their deceased loved ones at home? The tasks related to after death care were seen as integral to the grieving process, and still are in many countries today where home funerals remain the norm. A local expert […]

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June 25, 2024

2024 Summer Reading Program Begins Friday, June 28

The Irondequoit Library’s 2024 Summer Reading Program kicks off for Kids, Teens, and Adults this Friday, June 28! We’re doing things a bit different this year, and everyone will be able to participate in our brand new all-ages program until Friday, August 30. This year, you’ll be able to win prizes by reading books or participating in a […]

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June 24, 2024

THIS FRIDAY (6/28/24) – The Great Reading Adventure Magic Show!

Cris Johnson, a professional magician and entertainer extraordinaire, will make his return to the library on Friday, June 28, at 10:30 AM. The Great Reading Adventure Magic Show! will feature music, age-appropriate humor, fun magic, audience participation, and more! The show is intended for children (ages 4-12) and any fun-loving adults! If you’d like to […]

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June 24, 2024

2024 School Summer Reading Lists

We know school is out for the Summer, but you can’t forget about your Summer Reading List. Whether you’re looking for the titles you need right now or in August, you can find lists from many area schools below. EAST IRONDEQUOIT — Currently Unavailable WEST IRONDEQUOIT — All Grades and Classes AQUINAS INSTITUTE — All […]

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June 20, 2024

NEXT WEDNESDAY (6/26/24) – 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, June 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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June 20, 2024

NEXT TUESDAY (6/25/24) – You and YouTube

YouTube is the world’s largest video-sharing website, and if you’ve ever watched a video on the Internet,  it was likely on YouTube. Technology instructor Daniel Jones will join us at the library on Tuesday, June 25, at 6:00 PM to explain the ins and outs of YouTube in a fun and informative seminar. During our […]

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June 18, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (6/24/24) – Maker Mondays: STEAM Sessions with Ms. Sarah

Are you a student in grades 1-4? Then you’ll want to join us on Monday, June 24, at 4:00PM for Maker Mondays: STEAM Sessions with Ms. Sarah. You’ll be able to build, create, invent, and experiment with a hands-on STEAM project! If you’d like to attend this program, please register now through our Event Calendar.

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June 18, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (6/24/24) – Writing Workshop: The Craft of Creative Writing

Are you looking to improve your creative writing? Jennifer Case, a writing teacher who leads classes across Monroe County, will present Writing Workshop: The Craft of Creative Writing at the library in June. This series aimed to teach the techniques that will help you write a better story. In each session, participants learned about a […]

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