Category Archives: Programs and Events for Kids

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 […]

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 […]

NEXT MONDAY (4/1/24) – Meet the Author: Leslie C. Youngblood

Leslie C. Youngblood, a nationally renowned author and Irondequoit High School alumna, will join us at the library on Monday, April 1, at 6:30 PM, for a conversation about her middle-grade chapter books, Love Like Sky and Forever This Summer. Ms. Youngblood will also offer advice to young writers and answer questions from aspiring authors […]

NEXT MONDAY (4/1/24) – Maker Mondays: Eclipse Robots

The great solar eclipse will pass over Rochester in just a few weeks now, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by making your own Eclipse Robots during our next Maker Mondays program on Monday, April 1, at 1:00 PM! Maker Mondays: Eclipse Robots is built for kids ages 6-12. If you’d like to […]

NEXT MONDAY (3/25/24) – Make and Take Lab: Spring Earrings

Maker Mondays will be ringing in Spring with a Make and Take Lab all about Spring Earrings. Patrons of all ages are encouraged to join us in the Maker’s Lab on Monday, March 25, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, to create a pair of earrings perfect for Spring! No registration is required to attend this […]

NEXT MONDAY (3/18/24) – STEAM and a Story: Exploring Things That Roll

What do you get when you combine Storytime with STEAM activities? You get STEAM and a Story: Exploring Things That Roll, which will be held on Monday, March 18, at 3:00 PM. This Storytime and open-ended STEAM activity is perfect for preschoolers (Ages 3-5) and their grownups to explore together! If you’d like to attend […]

THIS FRIDAY (3/15/24): St. Patrick’s Day Performance by Rince Na Tiarna Irish Dancers

One of our favorite annual traditions is the St. Patrick’s Day Performance by students from the Rince Na Tiarna school of Irish Dance! This year’s performance will be held on Friday, March 15, at 2:00 PM. If you don’t know about Rince Na Tiarna, you can learn more about the school and its students here: […]

NEXT MONDAY (2/26/24) – Art For All Workshop: Contour Line Drawing

Our next Art For All Workshop is coming up on Monday, February 26, at 6:00 PM. This time, we’ll be trying out Contour Line Drawing. Join us for a classic drawing challenge with a twist, and explore ways of seeing while you relax and create! All of our Art For All Workshops are open to […]

THIS SATURDAY (2/24/24) – Eastridge Step Team: Step Into Black History Month

Step Into Black History Month with an all ages step performance by the Eastridge Step Team! Please join us at the Irondequoit Community Center (450 Skyview Centre Parkway, Suite 200) on Saturday, February 24, at 1:00 PM for an exciting demonstration of this percussive dance style that’ll have the audience on their feet! Attendees will […]

NEXT WEDNESDAY (2/21/24) – 90-Second Newbery Film Festival Celebration

The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival is heading to Rochester on Saturday, April 20! Get ready for this great event with an afternoon of moviemaking fun at the library on Wednesday, February 21, at 2:00 PM! We’ll sample award-winning books, watch and learn from past submissions, and learn video editing basics to help you make your directorial […]