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January 30, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (2/5/24) – IPL Movie Club: “Sleepless in Seattle”

We’re showing a rom-com classic for our IPL Movie Club in February! Sleepless in Seattle was a huge hit in 1993, across the country and right here in Rochester (the Democrat and Chronicle published three articles about the film the day it opened). It was also the second time Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan would star […]

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January 30, 2024

THIS SATURDAY (2/3/24) – Turning 65 and Medicare

A representative from T65 & Beyond will be available at the library on Saturday, February 3, at 10:30 AM to discuss Turning 65 and Medicare. Turning 65 is the easy part! Come to this educational seminar and learn all about Medicare… — Who needs to apply — When and how to apply — And how […]

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January 29, 2024

THIS FRIDAY (2/2/24): Friday Fun & Games for Tweens

Friday Fun & Games for Tweens (for ages 9-12) is back this Friday, February 2, 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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January 29, 2024

REDUCED HOURS: February 2, 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, February 2. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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January 26, 2024

NEXT THURSDAY (2/1/24) – Irondequoit Historical Society Presents History of Pharmacies in Western New York

Please welcome the Irondequoit Historical Society back to the library on Thursday, February 1, at 7:00 PM, as they welcome Dick Campbell. Dick is an amateur genealogist and collector of dose glasses (small cups used to measure medicine). These two fields of interest have led to the items and historical snippets that will be discussed […]

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January 25, 2024

NEXT TUESDAY (1/30/24) – Apps That Really Deliver

Are you interested in using apps like Uber/Lyft (ridesharing), Grubhub (restaurant delivery), or Instacart (grocery delivery) and don’t know where to start? Then you’ll want to join us for Apps That Really Deliver, a program featuring technology instructor Daniel Jones. Using these apps makes finding rides, ordering dinner, and delivering groceries easy and convenient. Learn […]

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January 25, 2024

The Iron Book Discussion Group Will Read Erik Larson’s “The Splendid and the Vile” in February and March 2024

Erik Larson has written some of the most popular history books of the last 20 years, including The Devil in the White City and Dead Wake. In 2020, he published The Splendid and the Vile, and the Iron Book Discussion Group will be tackling this saga of the Second World War in February (the first half […]

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January 24, 2024

NEXT MONTH (2/7/24) – Chipotle Fundraiser for Friends of the Irondequoit Library

The Friends of the Irondequoit Library are teaming up with the Chipotle in Irondequoit (at 1495 East Ridge Rd) for a great Fundraiser on Wednesday, February 7, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM! Use the code W7RQQQP while placing your online order for pickup through the official Chipotle App or through Chipotle.com to help support […]

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January 23, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (1/29/24) – Make and Take Lab: Teeny Tiny Itty-Bitty Recycled Scrap Paper Books

It’s almost time for our first Make and Take Lab of 2024! Makers of all ages can join us in our Maker’s Lab on Monday, January 29, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, to create their own Teeny Tiny Itty-Bitty Recycled Scrap Paper Books. Learn a simple book-binding technique to make the tiny book of […]

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January 22, 2024

THIS SATURDAY (1/27/24) – National Seed Swap Day

This Saturday, January 27 is National Seed Swap Day! Do you have leftover or extra seeds for either edible or ornamental plants? Please consider donating them to the Irondequoit Public Library. We will make the seeds available in the Spring when our Seed Library opens for the 2024 planting season!

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