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July 6, 2026

THIS SATURDAY (7/11/26) – Hold On To This for Me: A Joe Flaherty Legacy Writing Workshop

Apart from money and physical heirlooms, what do you want to give your loved ones so they will remember, appreciate, and learn from you for generations to come? A staff member from Writers & Books will join us at the library on Saturday, July 11, at 1:00 PM for Hold On To This for Me: […]

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July 6, 2026

Irondequoit Community Cupboard’s Most Needed Items – July 2026

The Irondequoit Community Cupboard is in desperate need of food items. For years, our patrons have made the Irondequoit Library the Irondequoit Community Cupboard’s #1 dropoff point for food donations, and here is a list of their most needed items for July 2026: — Macaroni and Cheese — Canned Beans (Baked Beans, Pork and Beans, […]

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July 6, 2026

Calling All Artists, Crafters, and Vendors! Apply Now for the Next Friends of the Library Craft Fair (10/3/26 – 10/4/26)

The Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library are looking for artists, crafters, and vendors to participate in a Craft Fair to be held at the Irondequoit Public Library this Fall. Local merchants are invited to sell their original artwork, crafts, and merchandise on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4. The Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library will provide […]

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July 3, 2026

NEXT THURSDAY (7/9/26) – Tween Anime Club

The next meeting of our Tween Anime Club is happening on Thursday, July 9, 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. Thank you to the Friends of the Irondequoit Library for sponsoring this program!

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July 2, 2026

NEXT THURSDAY (7/9/26) – Lighthouse Painting With Deb Coller

Join art instructor Deb Coller to learn how to paint an iconic lighthouse in Lighthouse Painting with Deb Coller. This painting workshop is designed for adults and will be held on Thursday, July 9, at 6:00 PM. If you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar. All materials will be provided. This […]

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July 2, 2026

NEXT THURSDAY (7/9/26) – Girls Circle

Members of the Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester will join us at the library for Girls Circle, a structured support group for tweens and teens (ages 9-18) who identify with female development, including queer youth seeking safe and affirming spaces. Participants will build strength, resilience, and confidence by fostering authentic connections with peers and […]

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July 2, 2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/8/26) – Changing with the Seasons: The Past, Present, and Future of Phenology

New York State’s Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation will join us at the library on Wednesday, July 8, at 7:00 PM to present Changing with the Seasons: The Past, Present, and Future of Phenology. Throughout the world, for thousands of years, up to this very day, people have been talking about phenology. Phenology […]

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July 1, 2026

NEXT TUESDAY (7/7/26) – Taco Tuesday

Ms. Liz is bringing Taco Tuesday to the library on Tuesday, July 7, at 6:30 PM! Participants will get the chance to make homemade pico de gallo, ground beef and chicken filling, Spanish rice, and faux churros. Gloves will be provided, but please email our Inclusion Coordinators with any allergy concerns. Taco Tuesday is designed for tweens […]

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July 1, 2026

NEXT TUESDAY (7/7/26) – Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga is a 45-minute yoga class with instructor Kasia Pelepko that’s geared toward those who may be experiencing limited mobility. We’ll explore a variety of mobility exercises and yoga postures, mostly while seated in a chair, and we’ll cultivate building presence and flexibility in mind and body. Kasia Pelepko is a Rochester-based yoga teacher who […]

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June 30, 2026

NOW AVAILABLE – Playaways

Attention audiobooks fans! You can now find Playaways for adult readers on the shelves at the Irondequoit Library. A Playaway is a small, portable, all-in-one device pre-loaded with a single audiobook. Requiring no internet access, downloads, or extra players, it features a headphone jack, simple playback controls, and operates on one AAA battery. They are ideal […]

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