Events

Culinary, Festivals, Special Events
The South Livonia United Church of Christ is hosting another SLUCC Community Free Luncheon. This will happen every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each Month. Starts at 12Noon and runs to 2PM. Our Church is located at 5087 South Livonia Road, Livonia, NY 14487. Our next Luncheon is happening on Tuesday July 23, 2024. The Menu this week will be a Cold Plate. This will be a choice of Egg Salad or Chicken Salad, Roll, Cottage Cheese, Fruit, Dessert, and Drink. Everyone Is Welcome Always! 5853460420

Virtual Event, Lectures
Join us for a travelogue about Southern England Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show with Ken and Judy Harbison! Ken and Judy took a tour with a Road Scholar to 12 diverse gardens in Southern England. The evolution of English garden designs and styles of famous garden designers were emphasized. The tour leader had connections that allowed us into gardens that are rarely open to the public. The tour culminated with the famous Chelsea Flower Show! Registration is required to receive the *Zoom Link. Register Here: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/calendar/Central/southern_England_Gardens 585-428-8110

Lectures
A favorite summertime program filled with American musical selections, enjoy this historic travelogue celebrating our Nation's birthday. Learn about the traditions of Chautauqua on this American holiday. Chautauqua homes, gardens, and historic buildings, adorn themselves in July 4th decorations. Chautauqua Institution has played an important role in American history. Join lifelong Chautauquan Christine Simons, as she shares July 4th at Chautauqua. 585-223-9091

Kids Events
Make your own moss mini garden bowl and learn about some different kinds of moss that grows in our area.Moss is an interesting plant. Or is it an animal? You decide. Come learn all about moss in our free Moss Media program that is perfect for families with kids aged 4-8. We will take a close and careful look at some different kinds of mosses that grow in our area and invent names for them. Create a beautiful moss garden to take home and care for. To ensure supplies, registration is required. https://roccitylibrary.org/location/winton/ 585-428-8204

Film
Oin us this summer for 6 amazing Audrey Hepburn films! Twice a month, from June through August, we will pick a film starring Audrey Hepburn to show in the Community Room. No registration is necessary, and popcorn from local company Popcorn Charlie's will be served. Showing Today: Sabrina 1954, rated "Approved" Directed by Billy Wilder Also starring Humphrey Bogart and William Holden 585-223-9091

Readings & Spoken Word
Join us for an evening of readings and singing and strumming with Wisconsin superstars Chelsea Tadeyeske (words) and Poor Ridley (words and strings), and local fave Nia Shea. (words). 585-730-5374

Lectures
Fascinatin' Rhythm Host Michael Lasser will discuss the craft and genius behind some of America's beloved songs. Lasser is a broadcaster, writer, lecturer, writer, critic, and teacher. He is also the author several books and the former theater critic for Rochester's Democrat & Chronicle. Registration requested. The Irondequoit Public Library is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, please contact one of our Inclusion Coordinators or call the library at 585-336-6060. 5853366060

Various
The Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse will host a special 50th Anniversary performance by the Irondequoit Concert Band on Tuesday, July 23, starting at 7:15 p.m. Admission is free. Irondequoit Concert Band performs a free concert at Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse. Tuesday, July 23, 7:15-8:30 p.m. LOCATION: 70 Lighthouse Street, Rochester, NY 14612. The concert takes place on the lawn of Holy Cross Church (4492 Lake Ave., Rochester) and its parking lot by the lighthouse. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 585-621-6179

Kids Events
Enjoy stories and songs with your little one! Meet a children’s librarian at the tunnel tree across from Lamberton Conservatory for stories, songs, and rhymes. Storytimes help promote early learning skills and are a great way to bond with your little one. Best for toddlers, but older and younger siblings are welcome. Rain location is the Central Library Children’s Center. Call (585) 428-8150 to confirm weather-related location changes. Registration not required.

Kids Events
Stop in for an assortment of self-directed craft projects to be done in the library. The target age group is grades 4-8, but all are welcome. 585-784-5300

Art Events, Art Exhibits
Fleeting is an exhibition of works made by 2023-2024 Printmaking & Book Arts artists-in-residence Michaela Chan, Cronan Saint Ronan Kobylak, and Gwyneth Zeleny Anderson. Michaela gives the story of Syzygy. Unlike leaves, Syzygy curves away from the sun. Cronan's work features a queer perspective of the catholic aesthetic meets paganism, folklore meets folk art, and an easily digestible visual body of the occult. Gwyneth playfully explores the impermanence and discomfort of everyday human experience. Her prints depict spillage, cartoonishness, and relatability of living in a body. There will be a performance at 7pm during the opening reception on July 12. 585-244-1730 ext. 5

Art Exhibits
The third exhibition in collaboration with Flower City Arts Center in Gallery Obscura features works by high school student artists committed to pursuing careers in the arts. The photographic works in Pass Us the Mic: We’ve Got Something to Say are self-portraits that exemplify the genre. The works by the fifteen student artists in Flower City Arts Center Expanding the Field after-school program are complex, layered statements about the artists and their views of the world. They are also examples of the strength of the collaborative creative process. (585) 327-4800

Recreation
Join us for an at-your-own-pace hour walk every Tuesday morning at 10:00am. We will meet at the Gazebo and walk on the canal or around the village of Fairport. No Registration is needed, come when you can! All ages and all fitness levels welcome, we encourage everyone to go at their own pace. Our goal is to meet people, get outside, and experience the gorgeous Fairport area! We hope to see you there! During the summer we will be meeting at the mule statue. 585-223-9091

Art Exhibits
Historically, an olive branch carried by a dove in flight represents a global symbol of peace, forgiveness and unity. Recent work by American artist Kate Tortland offers a flourish of olive branches in golden light, waiting for “Where Doves Fly”. Monday- Friday 10:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm, Sunday Noon-5:00pm On view alongside the main collection at International Art Acquisitions, located at 3300 Monroe Avenue, Rochester. Admission Free. 585-264-1440

Kids Events
Preschoolers are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays presented by Mrs. Rapp. Parents/caregivers are welcome but not required to attend; older siblings are also welcome! No registration required. 585-340-8720

Kids Events
No registration required. Babies and pre-walkers with their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays presented by Mrs. Rapp. 585-340-8720

Literary Events & Discussions
No registration required. Ages 18 and up, complete an entry slip for each book read to be eligible for weekly prizes beginning June 24 through August 9! 585-340-8720

Classes
The Office of Adult Career and Educational Services is offering this Free English class to adult students. This class is open to anyone who does not speak English as their first language. This class will assist students in developing their speaking, listening and writing skills. Students will participate in classes with a trained instructor. Students will learn English through topics including but not limited to: Community, Navigating systems, Healthcare, daily living, shopping ETC. Students will practice correct English usage through guided practice and will also learn basic grammar and writing. 585-223-9091

Classes
Tuesdays and every other Saturday, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. You may register for a one-hour appointment by contacting the library’s Information Desk. Trained volunteers from Literacy Rochester are available to assist individuals in learning computer skills including operating devices, the internet, and using software. 585-340-8720

Virtual Event, Kids Events

Virtual Event, Call for Participants
The Association of Public Historians of New York State and New York's 1,600+ government-appointed historians want to record your witness-to-history experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. 428-8370

Kids Exhibits