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March 29, 2024

Classic Book Discussion Group Will Discuss Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” in April 2024

A Doll’s House is one of the most popular plays ever published, with thousands of performances staged since it was first performed in 1879. The Classic Book Discussion Group will rediscover Henrik Ibsen’s story in April. ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: Nora Helmer has everything a young housewife could want: beautiful children, an adoring husband, and a bright […]

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March 28, 2024

NEXT MONTH (4/13/24) – Play Locally-Created Games at 2024 ROC Game Fest Spring Mini Show

We’re happy to announce that the Rochester Game Festival‘s Spring Mini Show will return to the Irondequoit Library on Saturday, April 13! The event will take place on Saturday, April 13, from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM. You’ll be able to meet more than 20 local game developers, and you’ll be able to try out […]

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March 28, 2024

NEXT MONTH (4/10/24) – Panera Bread Fundraiser for Friends of the Irondequoit Library

The Friends of the Irondequoit Library are teaming up with the Panera Bread in Irondequoit (at 1015 East Ridge Rd) for a great Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 10, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM! Use the code FUND4U while placing your online order for pickup through the official Panera Bread app or through PaneraBread.com to […]

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March 28, 2024

NEXT WEDNESDAY (4/3/24) – Young Writers Club for Tweens

Our writing group for tweenage writers (ages 9-12), the Young Writers Club for Tweens, will meet this month on Wednesday, April 3, at 4:00 PM. Come hang out with your friends and work on creative writing exercises and prompts! Registration is required for Young Writers Club for Tweens and you can register now through our […]

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March 27, 2024

NEXT TUESDAY (4/2/24) – All About Eclipses!

We’re in the final countdown now, and on April 8th, Irondequoit will in the path of totality for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse. It’s an occurrence that only happens once a century, but do you want to expand your knowledge base on the Who, What, Where, When, and Why of Eclipses? If so, then this […]

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March 26, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (4/1/24) – Meet the Author: Leslie C. Youngblood

Leslie C. Youngblood, a nationally renowned author and Irondequoit High School alumna, will join us at the library on Monday, April 1, at 6:30 PM, for a conversation about her middle-grade chapter books, Love Like Sky and Forever This Summer. Ms. Youngblood will also offer advice to young writers and answer questions from aspiring authors […]

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March 26, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (4/1/24) – IPL Movie Club: “A Haunting in Venice”

Join the IPL Movie Club for a screening of one of the spookiest movies of 2023 on Monday, April 1, at 3:00 PM. We’ll be showing A Haunting in Venice, which stars Kenneth Branagh as Detective Hercule Poirot. The film also stars Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Dornan, and Kelly Reilly. ***** A Haunting in Venice […]

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March 26, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (4/1/24) – Maker Mondays: Eclipse Robots

The great solar eclipse will pass over Rochester in just a few weeks now, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by making your own Eclipse Robots during our next Maker Mondays program on Monday, April 1, at 1:00 PM! Maker Mondays: Eclipse Robots is built for kids ages 6-12. If you’d like to […]

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March 25, 2024

LIBRARY CLOSED: 3/30/24 + 3/31/24

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31. Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 1.

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March 22, 2024

NEXT THURSDAY (3/28/24) – Storybook Cook Presents Eclipse Eats!

You’ve probably been hearing a lot about the upcoming eclipse, but how about some eclipse-related food? The Storybook Cook will visit the library on Thursday, March 28, at 4:00 PM, for a program all about some Eclipse Eats. Tweens and teens (Ages 9 and up) will bring their imaginations and their appetites to create some […]

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