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Color Me Powerful!

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, QPL invites adults, teens, and tweens to come at their leisure, sit down a relax a while, and do some coloring at the library! But wai...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, QPL invites adults, teens, and tweens to come at their leisure, sit down a relax a while, and do some coloring at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

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D&D at the Library Table #2

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

This is the second table for D&D at the Library

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

This is the second table for D&D at the Library

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Graduation Celebration!

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

You did it! Let's Party! Celebrate making it through another school year, especially if you graduated.  Have cake, take pictures, and get ready for summer! 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓🍰🎉

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

You did it! Let's Party! Celebrate making it through another school year, especially if you graduated. 

Have cake, take pictures, and get ready for summer!

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓🍰🎉

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Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Teen Tuesday gives teens a safe place to hang out with friends. It's FREE and there's FOOD, what more could you want? Play video games, make a craft, and find friends. BOOM *mic...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Teen Tuesday gives teens a safe place to hang out with friends. It's FREE and there's FOOD, what more could you want?

Play video games, make a craft, and find friends. BOOM *mic drop*

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

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Open Table Game Night!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Have a gaming group but no table? Have a table but no gaming group? Find both here! 🎲♟🐲 Whether you are looking for board games or roleplaying games, it's your lucky day...well ...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Have a gaming group but no table? Have a table but no gaming group? Find both here! 🎲♟🐲

Whether you are looking for board games or roleplaying games, it's your lucky day...well night. 🌛

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

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D&D at the Library Table #1

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Continuation from a campaign started in the Fall.  Interested in D&D? Reach out to Bridget to find out about open tables and other opportunities!  All gaming su...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Continuation from a campaign started in the Fall. 

Interested in D&D? Reach out to Bridget to find out about open tables and other opportunities! 

Indies United Book Reading

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Performance / Lecture
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

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Color Me Powerful!

05/28/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, QPL invites adults, teens, and tweens to come at their leisure, sit down a relax a while, and do some coloring at the library! But wai...

Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, QPL invites adults, teens, and tweens to come at their leisure, sit down a relax a while, and do some coloring at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

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Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Featured craft: origami Teen Tuesday gives teens a safe place to hang out with friends. It's FREE and there's FOOD, what more could you want? Play video games, make a craft, ...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Featured craft: origami

Teen Tuesday gives teens a safe place to hang out with friends. It's FREE and there's FOOD, what more could you want?

Play video games, make a craft, and find friends. BOOM *mic drop*

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

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D&D at the Library Table #2

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

This is the second table for D&D at the Library

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

This is the second table for D&D at the Library

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Teen Tuesday-Outdoors!

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Teen Tuesday goes outside! Meet in the grass by Jersey Street. Teen Tuesday gives teens a safe place to hang out with friends. It's FREE and there's FOOD, what more could you wa...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Teen Tuesday goes outside! Meet in the grass by Jersey Street.

Teen Tuesday gives teens a safe place to hang out with friends. It's FREE and there's FOOD, what more could you want?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

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Open Table Game Night!

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Have a gaming group but no table? Have a table but no gaming group? Find both here! 🎲♟🐲 Whether you are looking for board games or roleplaying games, it's your lucky day...well ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Have a gaming group but no table? Have a table but no gaming group? Find both here! 🎲♟🐲

Whether you are looking for board games or roleplaying games, it's your lucky day...well night. 🌛

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

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D&D at the Library Table #1

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Continuation from a campaign started in the Fall.  Interested in D&D? Reach out to Bridget to find out about open tables and other opportunities!  All gaming su...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Continuation from a campaign started in the Fall. 

Interested in D&D? Reach out to Bridget to find out about open tables and other opportunities! 

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Upcycle Art: Puzzle Piece Tree

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Discover how to upcycle those old art supplies. Breathe new life into leftover puzzles and paints! Create a unique work of art that can be copied but never repeated. ♻🌳🧩 All mat...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Summer Reading, Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to upcycle those old art supplies. Breathe new life into leftover puzzles and paints! Create a unique work of art that can be copied but never repeated. ♻🌳🧩

All materials will be provided.

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More Than a Color: The Marginalization of African Beauty Through History

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Performance / Lecture
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

  A thoughtful and passionate artist and speaker, Karen Anderson honors Black women by examining how beauty standards have devalued Black beauty over centuri...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

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Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Teen Tuesday gives teens a safe place to hang out with friends. It's FREE and there's FOOD, what more could you want? Play video games, make a craft, and find friends. BOOM *mic...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Teen Tuesday gives teens a safe place to hang out with friends. It's FREE and there's FOOD, what more could you want?

Play video games, make a craft, and find friends. BOOM *mic drop*

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

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D&D at the Library Table #2

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

This is the second table for D&D at the Library

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

This is the second table for D&D at the Library

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Let's Taco Bout Books: Teen Book Club

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Reading a book? Let's Taco Bout It! Open discussion of whatever you are reading right now, no themes or required reading here. Eat a taco and find your next favorite book or may...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reading a book? Let's Taco Bout It!

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Mindfulness for Teens

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

We live in a noisy world! 📢 It can be difficult to find some quiet, alone time. Join us to learn some techniques for being more mindful and more in control of your emotions. 🧘...

Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

We live in a noisy world! 📢 It can be difficult to find some quiet, alone time. Join us to learn some techniques for being more mindful and more in control of your emotions.

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Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Teen Tuesday gives teens a safe place to hang out with friends. It's FREE and there's FOOD, what more could you want? Play video games, make a craft, and find friends. BOOM *mic...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Teen Tuesday gives teens a safe place to hang out with friends. It's FREE and there's FOOD, what more could you want?

Play video games, make a craft, and find friends. BOOM *mic drop*

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

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Open Table Game Night!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Have a gaming group but no table? Have a table but no gaming group? Find both here! 🎲♟🐲 Whether you are looking for board games or roleplaying games, it's your lucky day...well ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Have a gaming group but no table? Have a table but no gaming group? Find both here! 🎲♟🐲

Whether you are looking for board games or roleplaying games, it's your lucky day...well night. 🌛

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

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D&D at the Library Table #1

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Continuation from a campaign started in the Fall.  Interested in D&D? Reach out to Bridget to find out about open tables and other opportunities!  All gaming su...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Continuation from a campaign started in the Fall. 

Interested in D&D? Reach out to Bridget to find out about open tables and other opportunities! 

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Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Teen Tuesday gives teens a safe place to hang out with friends. It's FREE and there's FOOD, what more could you want? Play video games, make a craft, and find friends. BOOM *mic...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Teen Tuesday gives teens a safe place to hang out with friends. It's FREE and there's FOOD, what more could you want?

Play video games, make a craft, and find friends. BOOM *mic drop*

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance.