Food is a basic building block of human life. Where does our food come from? How does it arrive at a place where we can eat it? For people in Upstate New York in the 1800s, the answer radically changed when the Erie Canal was completed in 1825 and continued to change dramatically over the next 200 years as the canal itself changed. 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.