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April 5, 2024

THIS MONTH (4/20/24 – 4/21/24) – Friends of the Library’s Art, Craft, and Vendor Showcase & Fundraiser Bazaar

Support the library, local merchants, and artisans! Join the Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library for an Art, Craft, and Vendor Showcase and Fundraiser Bazaar on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21! Shop from an eclectic selection of unique and original gifts including toys, jewelry, paintings, fiber arts, ceramics, cooking spices, paper crafts, wood […]

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April 5, 2024

NEXT THURSDAY (4/11/24) – Tween Anime Club

We’re going to fire up our button maker and create some custom buttons during the next meeting of the Tween Anime Club on Thursday, April 11, at 4:00 PM. Tween Anime Club is designed for tweenage anime fans (ages 9-12), and if you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar.

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April 4, 2024

NEXT WEDNESDAY (4/10/24) – How to Practice Mindful Gratitude

Mindful Gratitude is a practice that involves cultivating a conscious and appreciative awareness of the present moment while acknowledging and expressing gratitude for the positive aspects of one’s life. Learn How to Practice Mindful Gratitude during a four-part program series at the library with Laura Gavigan, an educator and mindfulness coach and the founder of Mindful […]

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April 4, 2024

NEXT WEDNESDAY (4/10/24) – Write On For Teens

The next meeting of our writing group for teenage writers (ages 13-18), Write On For Teens, is happening on Wednesday, April 10, at 4:00 PM. Come hang out with your friends and work on creative writing exercises and prompts! Registration is required for Write On For Teens and you can register now through our Event […]

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April 3, 2024

NEW HOURS (AS OF APRIL 2024) – Free Computer Help Through Digital Literacy Program on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

Our Digital Literacy schedule has changed! Please visit our Event Calendar to view the current schedule. Our Digital Literacy: Free Computer Help program will have a new weekly schedule beginning this month. One-on-one tutors will now be available just outside the library’s Computer Lab in Room 212 on the following days beginning on Monday, April […]

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April 2, 2024

LIBRARY CLOSED: April 8, 2024

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday, April 8. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, April 9. And don’t forget, the Total Solar Eclipse will begin at 3:20 PM and last for three minutes and 38 seconds of complete totality. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event! More information about the eclipse can be found at RochesterEclipse2024.org.

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April 1, 2024

THIS FRIDAY (4/5/24) – Friday Fun & Games for Tweens

Friday Fun & Games for Tweens (for ages 9-12) is back this Friday, April 5, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Drop-in after school to play video games and board games, color, work on puzzles, and hang with your friends! There will also be snacks!

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April 1, 2024

REDUCED HOURS: April 5, 2024

Due to a series of planned all-staff meetings, the Irondequoit Library will have reduced operating hours on the first Friday of each month in 2024. The library will be open from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Friday, April 5. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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April 1, 2024

THIS THURSDAY (4/4/24) – Irondequoit Historical Society Presents The History of the Irondequoit Police Department

If you missed this program, it’s available to watch on our YouTube channel now. The Irondequoit Police Department is celebrating its 100th year anniversary in 2024, and this special program with Town Historian Greg Merrick will delve into how the town’s law enforcement personnel evolved from “Constables” to “Special Police” to today’s Police Officers. There […]

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March 29, 2024

NEXT THURSDAY (4/4/24) – Intro to Community Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers: Longevity Focus

Intro to Community Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers is a four-part series offered in partnership with Lifespan, a regional non-profit that’s a trusted source of unbiased information, guidance, advocacy, and more than 30 services for older adults and caregivers. The next program in the series, Longevity Focus, will look at what aging means for: […]

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