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April 2, 2024

LIBRARY CLOSED: April 8, 2024

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday, April 8. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, April 9. And don’t forget, the Total Solar Eclipse will begin at 3:20 PM and last for three minutes and 38 seconds of complete totality. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event! More information about the eclipse can be found at RochesterEclipse2024.org.

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April 1, 2024

THIS FRIDAY (4/5/24) – Friday Fun & Games for Tweens

Friday Fun & Games for Tweens (for ages 9-12) is back this Friday, April 5, 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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April 1, 2024

REDUCED HOURS: April 5, 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, April 5. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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April 1, 2024

THIS THURSDAY (4/4/24) – Irondequoit Historical Society Presents The History of the Irondequoit Police Department

If you missed this program, it’s available to watch on our YouTube channel now. The Irondequoit Police Department is celebrating its 100th year anniversary in 2024, and this special program with Town Historian Greg Merrick will delve into how the town’s law enforcement personnel evolved from “Constables” to “Special Police” to today’s Police Officers. There […]

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March 29, 2024

NEXT THURSDAY (4/4/24) – Intro to Community Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers: Longevity Focus

Intro to Community Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers is a four-part series offered in partnership with Lifespan, a regional non-profit that’s a trusted source of unbiased information, guidance, advocacy, and more than 30 services for older adults and caregivers. The next program in the series, Longevity Focus, will look at what aging means for: […]

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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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