Fall Library Programs

Evans Programs | McGraw Programs

Evans Programs - 45 Cooper Rd.  ph. 336-6062

Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for a special sleepover!
Then come back the next day to see pictures of your animal having fun, and
make a scrapbook for your pictures.  For children aged 5-8.
Thursday, Sept. 10 - Animal Drop Off All Day
Friday, Sept. 11 - Scrapbook program @ 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Registration required

Origami Fun!
With the Rochester Origami Club
Learn the Japanese art of paper folding and make cool things that
you can take home!  For children in grades 2-5.
Thursday, Oct. 22nd @ 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Registration required

Game Extravaganza!
Come to the library over the holidays and play your favorite
board games or learn new ones.  Games provided for all ages, or
bring your own!  Free snacks.  For all ages.
Friday, Nov. 27th @ 2:00 - 4:00 pm
NO registration is required

Gifts Galore!
Do you need the perfect gift for your parent, teacher, brother,
or sister this holiday season?  Make gifts for the special people in 
your life!  For all ages.  Children 6 and younger must be 
accompanied by an adult.  
Thursday, Dec. 3rd @ 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Morning Stories
Monday, Sept. 28th - Tuesday, Nov. 24th
**No storytime Oct. 12 & Nov. 2 and 3**
Help your child develop critical pre-literacy skills through
20-25 minutes of stories, puppets, action rhymes, nursery
rhymes, flannel boards, and songs.
Just for Babies (infants - 23mos w/caregiver)
Mondays 11:15 am
Toddlers (ages 2 & 3 w/caregiver)
Mondays & Tuesdays 10:15 am
Preschool (ages 4 & 5)
Tuesdays 11:15 am
NO registration is required

Nighttime Stories
Stories, rhymes, songs, and a simple craft.
Come in PJ's - stuffed animals welcome too!
For children aged 2-6
Every 2nd Thursday: 9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10
@ 7:00 pm
NO registration is required

"Book Talk"
Book Discussion Group
We'll talk about great books, do book-related activities and of course,
have snacks!  Registration required.
Every 3rd Thursday: 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17
from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
For grades 4-6

Let's Get Ready to Read...
...is an early childhood literacy program sponsored by
the Irondequoit Public Library.  Parents and caregivers of children
aged birth to 5, early literacy begins with you!  
Children's librarians Ruth Otto and Mary Gleason will introduce the 6 skills 
that children must have to be ready to learn to read.  
This introduction will be followed by interactive workshops that teach 
strategies for supporting these skills in your children.

For caregivers of 4 - 5 year olds
Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:00 pm @ the McGraw Library
Sept. 29 - Introduction to 6 skills, *prerequisite*, adults only
Oct. 6 and 13 - Interactive parent-child workshops
Registration required.  Call the McGraw Library at 336-6060.

McGraw Programs - 2180 E. Ridge Rd.    ph.336-6060

Make a Haunted House
with Deb Cody
Just in time for the Halloween season, make a haunted 
house out of paper.  Ages 6-12
Friday, Oct. 9th @ 2:00 pm
Registration required

Loopy as Ever
Enjoy a delightful evening of physical comedy with 
Loopy the Clown.  Fun for the whole family.
Tuesday, Nov. 17th @ 7:00 pm
Registration requested

Holiday Crafts
For children ages 5-12     Registration required.
Thanksgiving: Friday, Nov. 20th @ 2:00 pm
Winter: Tuesday, Dec. 29th @ 2:00 pm

Morning Story Times
September 14th - November 12th
**No story times on Oct. 12, 13, 15)
Registration requested
20-30 minutes of stories, songs, and literacy support
Babies: ages birth - 23 mo. (with caregiver)
Thursdays @ 10:30 am

Talkers: ages 2 & 3 (with adult)
Mondays or Tuesdays @ 10:30 am

Pre-Readers: ages 4 & 5 (adult encouraged to stay)
Tuesdays @ 11:30 am

Preschool Stories & Crafts
Fun on a theme for children ages 3-5
Registration required for each date
Enjoy some good stories then make a craft to take home
Wednesday mornings @ 10:30 am
Sept. 16th, Oct. 21st, & Nov. 18th 

Let's Get Ready to Read...
...is an early childhood literacy program sponsored by
the Irondequoit Public Library.  Parents and caregivers of children
aged birth to 5, early literacy begins with you!  
Children's librarians Ruth Otto and Mary Gleason will introduce the 6 skills 
that children must have to be ready to learn to read.  
This introduction will be followed by interactive workshops that teach 
strategies for supporting these skills in your children.

For caregivers of 4 - 5 year olds
Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:00 pm @ the McGraw Library
Sept. 29 - Introduction to 6 skills, *prerequisite*, adults only
Oct. 6 and 13 - Interactive parent-child workshops
Registration required.  Call the McGraw Library at 336-6060.

The Irondequoit Public Library welcomes persons with special needs into our programs. Library programs are designed so that anyone can participate regardless of abilities.  We encourage those with special needs to participate in our programs and to make us aware of what we can do to make your experience with us the best it can be.  Please inform us two weeks in advance if you require special accommodations.   Programs paid for by the Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library