Summer is almost over, but here's a few upcoming activities from the Irondequoit Library!

And don't forget, you can visit our Event Calendar to see more of our upcoming events!

KIDS PROGRAM - Circus Arts for All

Monday, August 21, at 12:00 PM (In-Person)

Benjamin Berry will somersault his way back to the library on Monday, August 21, at 12:00 PM, with Circus Arts for All, a great show for kids ages 6+ and their families.

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and join us for this 45-minute show with four choreographed circus arts routines with a variety of props, interactive audience participation bits between routines, and an educational, uplifting, and inspirational message!

Circus Arts for All will be held outside, weather permitting, so no registration is needed.

ADULT PROGRAM - Monarch Butterflies

Tuesday, August 22, at 7:00 PM (In-Person)

A Master Gardener from the Cornell Cooperative Extension will visit the library on Tuesday, August 22, at 7:00 PM, to lead a presentation about Monarch Butterflies.

The population of monarch butterflies has plummeted and there are concerns that they could become extinct. In this program, you’ll learn about the fascinating life cycle of these insects, the multiple threats to their survival, and what upstate New York gardeners can do to help them thrive.

If you’d like to attend this presentation on Monarch Butterflies, please register now through our Online Calendar.

TEEN PROGRAM - Write On For Teens

Wednesday, August 23, at 4:00 PM (In-Person)

The next meeting of Write On For Teens will be held on Wednesday, August 28, at 4:00 PM. Practice a new set of writing prompts and continue your journey to becoming a better writer this Summer!

If you’re a teenage writer (ages 13-18) and you’d like to join the group, please register to attend through our Event Calendar.

TEEN PROGRAM - Teen Anime Club

Thursday, August 24, at 4:00 PM (In-Person)

Get ready for the final meeting of the Teen Anime Club this Summer on Thursday, August 24, at 4:00 PM! If you’re a teenage anime fan (13-18), you won’t want to miss it!

Registration is required if you’d like to attend Teen Anime Club, and you can register now through our Event Calendar.

ADULT PROGRAM - Outdoor Yoga for Adults on the Library Lawn

Friday, August 25, at 6:00 PM (In-Person)

Our Outdoor Yoga for Adults on the Library Lawn series comes to an end for another year this Friday, August 25, at 6:00 PM.

Kasia Pelepko is a Rochester-based yoga teacher who has trained in a variety of yoga systems and movement modalities. The common thread in her classes is to highlight how resilient, capable, and adaptable all of us are.

Her “Earth to Sky Series” will explore connections between different areas of the body from the ground (earth) up (to sky) to encourage movement options. The movement in this series will be taught through the lens of yoga asana (shapes that look a certain way on the outside) and some somatic techniques (what you perceive from the inside). We’ll also focus on other aspects of yoga including pranayama, concentration, and meditation. We’ll come back to earth at the end of each class with some satisfying stretches and savasana (final resting pose) to allow for some integration and rest.

This Outdoor Yoga for Adults on the Library Lawn series is suitable for anyone who can get up and down from the ground. Yoga blocks and straps will be provided, but please bring a yoga mat, towel, or blanket for cushioning.

If you’d like to attend Outdoor Yoga for Adults on the Library Lawn on August 25th, please register now through our Event Calendar.

ADULT PROGRAM - RochesterWorks! Virtual Reality-Based Career Exploration

Monday, August 28, from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (In-Person)

RochesterWorks! will join us on Monday, August 28, from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM to help jobseekers learn about different career paths in high-demand fields using immersive Virtual Reality technology.

Virtual Reality-Based Career Exploration immerses users (via a VR headset and motion controllers) into a virtual environment where they can walk through short and informative simulations, learning about daily tasks and expectations for a variety of careers in different industries. Attendees will be able to learn more about jobs in manufacturing, warehousing and storage, skilled trades, hospitality and tourism, automotive technology, and public safety.

RochesterWorks! is a local organization that provides hands-on help for your job search, and they offer outstanding employment, education, support, and training services.

No registration is necessary to attend the Virtual Reality-Based Career Exploration program.

Rochester Game Festival 2023 is Happening at RIT on September 9th

Saturday, September 9, from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (In-Person @ RIT)

The Irondequoit Library will once again co-sponsor the annual Rochester Game Festival, alongside our friends at RIT’s MAGIC Center and ROC Game Dev.

ROC Game Fest 2023 will be held at RIT’s MAGIC Center on Saturday, September 9, beginning at 11:00 AM.

A Keynote Address from Mitchell Patterson of Wolfjaw Studios will be held from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM. And nearly 50 developers from across New York State will be available to showcase the new video games and tabletop games they’re developing on the Show Floor from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.

Admission to ROC Game Fest 2023 is free, and you can even grab lunch from a local food truck parked nearby!

Library programs are open and beneficial to all. We invite people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities to attend any of our activities and will strive to support individual needs. If you need accommodations to participate, please contact one of our Inclusion Coordinators, Matt Krueger and/or Amy Holland, one week prior to the program.

Mon-Thu: 10 AM - 9 PM

Fri: 10 AM - 6 PM

Sat: 10 AM - 1 PM

Sun: Closed