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Plant Swap: Drop-Off Period!

04/29/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/04/2024 @ 12:00pm
Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

It's time for our second annual plant swap! Spring is the time for planting the seedlings you grew, splitting outdoor bulbs, splitting rhizomes to make new houseplants, and star...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Take & Make, Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time for our second annual plant swap!

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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!

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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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!

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Accommodations

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

Emotional Support Pickle Picture

Take & Make: Emotional Support Pickle

05/01/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/25/2024 @ 5:00pm
Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

Did you know May is National Mental Health Awareness Month? In honor of this month, we're bringing back our Take & Makes in the form of an emotional support pickle you can make...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Crafts / DIY
Event Details:

Did you know May is National Mental Health Awareness Month? In honor of this month, we're bringing back our Take & Makes in the form of an emotional support pickle you can make yourself!

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Bookies

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

Bookies meet at 1:00 on the first Wednesday of every month. Book selections are made 3-6 months in advance. Anyone interested in book discussions is welcome to attend! This mont...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Bookies meet at 1:00 on the first Wednesday of every month. Book selections are made 3-6 months in advance. Anyone interested in book discussions is welcome to attend!

GED Classes

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Lego Club

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Bring your friends to hang out, chat, and build with Legos. Each week, a theme will be given that club members can create, or you can make what you want. We will build for 45 minut...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends to hang out, chat, and build with Legos. Each week, a theme will be given that club members can create, or you can make what you want.

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D&D at the Library Table #2

Wednesday, May 1, 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

JWCC ESL Conversations

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

An informational conversational group for English as a Second Language (ESL) speakers to become more fluent in conversational English. If you or anyone you know could benefit this ...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

An informational conversational group for English as a Second Language (ESL) speakers to become more fluent in conversational English.

ABA Therapy Meeting

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
South Study Room at Quincy Public Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: South Study Room

Preschool Time

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschool Time incorporates thematic books, music, and more during 45-minute sessions. The theme for this week's storytime is cool cats. This program is designed for children ages ...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool Time incorporates thematic books, music, and more during 45-minute sessions. The theme for this week's storytime is cool cats. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome to attend.

Home school chess club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

GED Classes

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Friends & Family Time: Game Night

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Join us for game night with family and friends while making new friends! Games can help children develop logic and reasoning skills, improve critical thinking, and boost spatial re...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for game night with family and friends while making new friends! Games can help children develop logic and reasoning skills, improve critical thinking, and boost spatial reasoning.

Playdate at the Library

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a playdate at the library! Play stations will be set up for your child(ren) to play with you and other children and their caregivers. Some of the play stations featured...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a playdate at the library! Play stations will be set up for your child(ren) to play with you and other children and their caregivers.

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Plant Swap Day!!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

The Quincy Public Library is holding its second annual plant swap! Diversify your house plant variety, your garden plants, or your outdoor flowers! Take what plants you have ext...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Take & Make, Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Quincy Public Library is holding its second annual plant swap! Diversify your house plant variety, your garden plants, or your outdoor flowers!

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Accommodations

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

FOL Executive Meeting

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Program Type: Friends of the Library
The Farewell

Monday Matinee Movies: The Farewell

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

Monday Movies take place at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm in the Large Meeting Room. Patrons are invited to bring a snack and non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy! Not sure if you'll enjoy this m...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Monday Movies take place at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm in the Large Meeting Room. Patrons are invited to bring a snack and non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy! Not sure if you'll enjoy this movie? Take a look at its audience rating to help you decide!

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

The Farewell

Monday Movies: The Farewell

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

Monday Movies take place at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm in the Large Meeting Room. Patrons are invited to bring a snack and non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy! Not sure if you'll enjoy this m...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Monday Movies take place at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm in the Large Meeting Room. Patrons are invited to bring a snack and non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy! Not sure if you'll enjoy this movie? Take a look at its audience rating to help you decide!

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Accommodations

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

Wizard of Oz Puppet Show

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Puppet Show
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Dorothy and Toto on their adventure through Oz. Puppet shows are designed for children of all ages.  All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but space is limite...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Puppet Show
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Dorothy and Toto on their adventure through Oz. Puppet shows are designed for children of all ages.  All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but space is limited; reservations are requested.  

ABA Therapy Meeting

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
South Study Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: South Study Room

Wizard of Oz Puppet Show

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Dorothy and Toto on their adventure through Oz. Puppet shows are designed for children of all ages.  All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but space is limite...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Dorothy and Toto on their adventure through Oz. Puppet shows are designed for children of all ages.  All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but space is limited; reservations are requested.  

Minecraft Club

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Join us at QPL’s first Minecraft Club. This unstructured program allows children to relax after school and play Minecraft with friends using the library’s Nintendo Switch Lites! Pa...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at QPL’s first Minecraft Club. This unstructured program allows children to relax after school and play Minecraft with friends using the library’s Nintendo Switch Lites! Participants can bring their own devices to the program as well.

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Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, May 7, 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*

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Accommodations

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