The Call of the Wild Irondequoit Art Contest December 1 - January 25 For Teens and Adults Teen artists (ages 12-17) and adult artists (18 and older) are invited to take part in “The Call of the Wild” art contest. Entrants are invited to design a new cover for the book The Call of the Wild using pastels, charcoal pencil, oils, water color, or colored pencils. Entries should not be bigger than 8.5 by 11. Entries must be received by January 25th at the Helen McGraw Branch Library. No copyrighted material is acceptable. The library will display them during the month of February and will give ribbons to first and second place winners to adults 18 and older and teens 12-17. Book Discussion Group: Charles Dickens Wednesday, December 9 @ 7:00 PM The Irondequoit Public Library Book Discussion Group will be reading different book selections on the life of Charles Dickens. Books will be available at both branches. The Irondequoit Brass Quintet Wednesday, December 16 @ 7:00 PM The Helen McGraw Concert Series Presents: The Irondequoit Brass Quintet We welcome back this fine local brass quintet for a concert of holiday music. Registration is required. Book Discussion Group: Seneca Falls Inheritance Wednesday, January 13 @ 7:00 PM or Friday, January 15 @ 3:00 PM The Irondequoit Public Library Book Discussion Group will be reading and discussing the book Seneca Falls Inheritance by local author Miriam Grace Monfredo. Copies available at both branches. The Irondequoit Knit Wits Friday, January 15 @ 2:00 PM Knit for charity with a group of Irondequoit knitters. The Erie Canal Wednesday, January 20 @ 7:00 PM Local Historian David Minor will be sharing his knowledge on the Erie Canal with us. David’s local history stories were heard for many years on the “Salmagundy” show on WXXI. Registration required. Travel to Ecuador Wednesday, January 27 @ 7:00 PM Travel to Ecuador with local Irondequoiters Irene and Nathan Chronister. Registration required. Classic Book Discussion Group: Call of the Wild Thursday, January 28 @ 3:00 PM The Irondequoit Public Library Classic Book Discussion Group will be discussing the Monroe County Public Library’s Big Read Selection The Call of the Wild by Jack London. Cruisin' the Eastern Caribbean Wednesday, February 3 @ 7:00 PM Have you always wanted to go on a cruise but didn’t think it was your kind of thing? First time cruiser, Christy Simons will share her experiences with her cruise in March of 2009. Registration required. Book Discussion Group: Autobiography of Malcolm X Wednesday, February 10 @ 7:00 PM or Friday, February 12 @ 3:00 PM In honor of Black History Month, The Irondequoit Public Library Book Discussion Group will be discussing the book The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Family Bingo Wednesday, February 17 @ 7:00 PM Bring the family out for a free night of entertainment. Registration required. The Irondequoit Knit Wits Friday, February 19 @ 2:00 PM Knit for charity with a group of Irondequoit knitters. Black History Trivia Night Wednesday, February 24 @ 7:00 PM How much do you know about Black History? Come and learn new facts and historical information about famous Black Americans and their contributions to U.S. history. Registration required. Classic Book Discussion Group: Uncle Tom’s Cabin Thursday, February 25 @ 3:00 PM The Irondequoit Public Library Classic Book Discussion Group will be discussing the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Coastal Lowlands and Barrier Islands of Georgia and South Carolina Wednesday, March 3 @ 7:00 PM Travel the Coastal Lowlands and Barrier Islands of Georgia and South Carolina with traveler Gene Wolfarth. Join us for a 200 mile cruise along the Intra-coastal Waterway of the Southeast. Registration required. Book Discussion Group: Bel Canto Wednesday, March 10 @ 7:00 PM or Friday, March 12 @ 3:00 PM The Irondequoit Public Library Book Discussion Group will be discussing the book Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. AARP Driver Safety Program The AARP Driver Safety Program is a classroom driver refresher course designed for drivers aged 50 and over. The course explains the changes that occur in vision, hearing and reaction time as we age and provides useful driving safety tips for handling these changes. Graduates are entitled to a 10% discount on their liability and collusion insurance. The eight-hour course is divided into two sessions. A fee is required: please bring a check or money order for $10.00, made out to AARP to the first session. Registration is required. Please call 336-6060 for 2009 AARP Driver Safety Program schedule. For other questions about the AARP Driver Safety Program please call the AARP hotline at 1-888-227-7669 The Irondequoit Public Library welcomes persons with special needs into our programs. In order to make your experience positive and enjoyable, we ask that you inform us two weeks in advance of any needs or accommodations you may require. All programs are paid for by the Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library