• The Story of the Odenbach Shipyards

    Charlotte Branch Library 3557 Lake Ave., Rochester, New York, United States

    The Odenbach Shipbuilding Corporation built tankers, tugs and landing barges on Dewey Avenue from 1942 until 1947. Join local historian Marie Poinan for a program on the Y-boats built at the Greece shipyard and see photos of this local landmark, … Continue reading

    Free
  • River Campus Libraries Observes Banned Books Week

    Rush Rhees Library at the University of Rochester 755 Library Rd., Rochester, New York, United States

    Lolita. To Kill a Mockingbird. The Great Gatsby. These books and many others are, or at one time were, banned or challenged in libraries, schools, and bookstores across the globe. In 1982, the American Library Association launched Banned Books Week, … Continue reading

  • Open Mic, Youth Events

    Writers & Books 740 University Ave., Rochester, New York, United States

    Open to 4th — 12th graders who would like to perform: comedy, improv, singing, musical instruments, poetry reading, or any other type of live performance. Each act will have approximately 5 minutes of stage time. Improv games will be featured … Continue reading

    Free
  • A History of Halloween

    St John's Lutheran Church 800 East Ridge Rd., Rochester, New York, United States

    Paul Tantillo will present A History of Halloween at the October meeting of the Irondequoit Historical Society.