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October 22, 2024

The Iron Book Discussion Group Will Read “In the Time of Our History” by Susanne Pari in November 2024

Join us for a discussion of a fiction title by Susanne Pari. The Iron Book Discussion Group will read In the Time of Our History next month. ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: Inspired by her own family’s experiences following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Susanne Pari explores the entangled lives within an Iranian American family grappling with generational […]

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October 21, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (10/28/24) – Maker Mondays: Pumpkin Car Charm Make and Take Lab

A returning favorite! Join us in the Maker’s Lab to create a lovely pumpkin car charm! Perfect for diffusing fragrance or adding cozy autumnal vibes anywhere! All ages. No registration required, supplies may be limited! Pumpkin Car Charm Make and Take Lab will be held on Monday, October 28th, at 4:00 PM.

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October 18, 2024

The Library Board of Trustees is Seeking Applicants to Fill Vacant Seats!

The Irondequoit Public Library seeks to fill two vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees. Candidates must be a resident of the Town of Irondequoit at the time of appointment. The selected applicants will serve one of two partial five-year terms. As a working board, Trustees are expected to participate in monthly Library Board meetings, […]

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October 18, 2024

NEXT THURSDAY (10/24/24) – Stories That Haunt Us with Jennifer Case

Uncanny coincidences, eerie encounters, mysterious and mystical moments—we love to hear and tell about experiences we can’t quite explain. In this four-session online writing workshop, we’ll read and discuss some spooky tales and also generate and share our own fantastic stories within the safety of a welcoming environment. All levels of writing experience are welcome. […]

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October 17, 2024

NEXT WEDNESDAY (10/23/24) – Horror in the Library with Cris Johnson

Horror in the Library, presented by international entertainer/educator Cris Johnson, will feature spooky subject matter, creepy magic, mind reading, audience participation, and more. The show will feature macabre magic tricks that highlight the works of Edgar Allen Poe, Bram Stoker, Stephen King, and many more. It’s part Criss Angel, part Derren Brown, and is spine […]

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October 16, 2024

NEXT TUESDAY (10/22/24) – Irondequoit Art Club Lecture with Fiber Artist Pat Pauly

With a degree in art, and graduate work in design and fine art, Pat chose fiber art as the perfect amalgam of construction, painting and printmaking. She has taught throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia, in design and surface design. Her lectures are fast paced, funny, and speak on the intersection of traditional quilt […]

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October 15, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (10/21/24) – STEAM Sessions with Sarah: Pumpkin Palooza!

Join us for some messy, math-y fun! Work those math muscles as we estimate, measure, and count pumpkins- inside and out! For grades 1-5. STEAM Sessions with Sarah: Pumpkin Palooza! will be held on Monday, October 21st, at 4:00 PM. If you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar.

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October 14, 2024

THIS THURSDAY (10/17/24) – Teen Anime Club

The next meeting of our Teen Anime Club is happening on Thursday, October 17th, 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.

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October 14, 2024

THIS SATURDAY (10/19/24) – Cybersecurity: Staying Safe Online

Join Ben from Literacy Rochester in this cybersecurity workshop as he teaches you the skills to recognize secure websites, create strong passwords, recognize and avoid online scams, and discover useful tips to stay safe online! Registration required. Cybersecurity: Staying Safe Online will be held on Saturday, October 19th, at 3:00 PM. If you’d like to […]

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October 11, 2024

NEXT THURSDAY (10/17/24) – Free Naloxone Training

Members from the Monroe County Department of Health’s Project IMPACT will join us at the library on Thursday, October 17, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM to offer Free Naloxone Training. Also known as Narcan, Naloxone is used to reverse an opioid overdose and save a life. Participants can drop in anytime during the program to […]

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