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May 3, 2024

Automatic Renewal of Library Materials Begins May 1, 2024

Starting in May of 2024, the Irondequoit Library and all other libraries in the Monroe County Library System introduced Automatic Renewals. Now, eligible items will automatically renew with a courtesy notice sent via email to let you know which items you have checked out have been renewed. Below is additional information about Automatic Renewal. What […]

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May 3, 2024

NEXT THURSDAY (5/9/24) – Tween Anime Club

Put on your thinking cap, because it’ll be trivia time during the next meeting of our Tween Anime Club on Thursday, May 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.

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May 2, 2024

NEXT WEDNESDAY (5/6/24) – Got Gauge? + Choose the Best Yarn for Your Project

The Irondequoit Library has two knitting programs coming up on Wednesday, May 6, and both will be presented by Patricia Vanable. Even to experienced knitters, getting gauge can be a tricky, slippery problem! Do you have to get gauge? Do you really have to swatch? What size needle is best? We’ll attempt to answer these […]

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May 2, 2024

NEXT WEDNESDAY (5/8/24) – Write On For Teens

** PLEASE NOTE: There’s a slight time change for this month’s Write On For Teens. The program will be held from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ** The next meeting of our writing group for teenage writers (ages 13-18), Write On For Teens, is happening on Wednesday, May 8, at 4:00 PM. Come hang out […]

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May 1, 2024

NEXT TUESDAY (5/7/24) – The James Webb Space Telescope With NASA Solar System Ambassador Jim Porter

The James Webb Space Telescope was launched in 2021, and its the latest NASA mission to explore the distant mysteries of the universe. NASA Solar System Ambassador Jim Porter will join us at the library on Tuesday, May 7, at 7:00 PM, to discuss what scientists are learning from the “JWST”. The James Webb Space […]

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May 1, 2024

THIS MONTH (5/14/24) – Ikebana Flower Arranging

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the library this May with an Ikebana Flower Arranging workshop on Tuesday, May 14, at 6:00 PM. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging, and Ikebana International is a non-profit cultural organization whose objective is to stimulate and perpetuate the study of ikebana and related arts […]

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April 30, 2024

THIS MONTH (5/1/24 – 6/1/24) – Lollypop Farm Supply Drive by a Local Eagle Scout Candidate

A local Eagle Scout candidate, Lilah Sperandio-Arsenault, has organized a Supply Drive for Lollypop Farm and we’re happy to announce the Irondequoit Library is one of the drop-off locations. Supplies will be collected in a box in front of the Children’s Room between Wednesday, May 1, and Saturday, June 1. Lollypop Farm currently needs dry […]

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April 30, 2024

NEXT MONDAY (5/6/24) – Make and Take Lab: Mother’s Day Flower Holder

Our next Make and Take Lab is just in time for Mother’s Day as participants will be able to create a Mother’s Day Flower Holder on Monday, May 6, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Drop in to the Maker’s Lab to create a flower holder for mom, grandma, or anyone else who could use […]

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April 30, 2024

THIS FRIDAY (5/3/24) – Friday Fun & Games for Tweens

Friday Fun & Games for Tweens (for ages 9-12) is back this Friday, May 3, 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 29, 2024

REDUCED HOURS: May 3, 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, May 3. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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