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December 19, 2022

LIBRARY CLOSED: 12/23/22 – 12/26/22

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on the following dates this week and next week: — Friday, December 23 — Saturday, December 24 — Sunday, December 25 — Monday, December 26 Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, December 27.

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December 16, 2022

Iron Book Discussion Group Will Read “Beartown” by Fredrik Backman in January 2023

The Iron Book Discussion Group will kick off the new year with Beartown by Fredrik Backman, which was adapted into a miniseries by HBO Europe in 2020: ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: By the lake in Beartown is an old ice rink, and in that ice rink Kevin, Amat, Benji, and the rest of the town’s junior ice […]

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December 13, 2022

NEXT MONDAY (12/19/22): Write On For Teens

Write On For Teens, our writing club for teenagers, will have its last meeting of 2022 on Monday, December 19, at 4:00 PM. Practice a new set of writing prompts and head into 2023 ready to write another great story! If you’re a teenaged writer (ages 13-18) and you’d like to join the group, please […]

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December 12, 2022

THIS SATURDAY (12/17/22): Local Author Day 2022

The Irondequoit Library will be hosting the return of our annual Local Author Day event on Saturday, December 17, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. More than 40 authors from the Rochester area will meet with the public to share their work with the library community. Whether you’re looking for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or something […]

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December 9, 2022

NEXT THURSDAY (12/15/22): Teen Anime Club

It’s the last meeting of 2022 for the Teen Anime Club, and we’ll be doing a drawing challenge! Get your pencils ready and join us on Thursday, December 15, at 4:00 PM. If you’re a teen (ages 13-18) and you’re an anime fan, you won’t want to miss it! Register to attend now through our […]

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December 8, 2022

NEXT WEEK (12/17/22): Glowforge Snowflake Lab

Need a last-minute gift? Join us next week in the Maker’s Lab for our first-ever Glowforge Snowflake Lab. A Glowforge is a laser-powered crafting machine and we’re going to use it to create custom snowflakes that are perfect for a unique present, decorative ornament, or as an extra special gift tag! The Glowforge Snowflake Lab […]

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December 6, 2022

NEXT MONDAY (12/12/22): Young Writers Club for Tweens

Our Young Writers Club for Tweens will have their last meeting of 2022 on Monday, December 12, at 4:00 PM. Practice a new set of writing prompts and head into 2023 ready to write another great story! If you’re a Young Writer (ages 9-12) and you’d like to join the group, please register to attend […]

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December 5, 2022

THIS THURSDAY (12/8/22): Tween Anime Club

It’s the last meeting of 2022 for the Tween Anime Club, and we’ll be doing a drawing challenge! Get your pencils ready and join us on Thursday, December 8, at 4:00 PM. If you’re a tween (ages 9-12) and you’re an anime fan, you won’t want to miss it! Register to attend now through our […]

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December 5, 2022

NEXT TUESDAY (12/13/22): A Free Concert by the ROC City Ringers Handbell Choir

Ring in the holidays next week with A Free Concert by the ROC City Ringers Handbell Choir. The ROC City Ringers are a community handbell ensemble who perform a wide range of classical, contemporary, and sacred music. We’re thrilled that they’re able to perform at the library again this year. All ages are welcome to […]

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December 3, 2022

THIS MONTH (12/1/22 – 12/30/22): Pet Supply Drive at the Library for Pet Adoption Network

Just like last December, we’re now hosting a Pet Supply Drive to collect supplies for our friends at Pet Adoption Network! You can help by donating new and sealed items from the list below. — Canned Cat Food (Friskies or Fancy Feast) — Dry Cat Food (Purina One) — Small Cat Beds — Cardboard Scratching […]

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