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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!

photo of a bunch of colored pencils with their tips shaping a heart

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...

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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. 

Emotional Support Pickle Picture

Take & Make: Emotional Support Pickle

05/28/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! In honor of this month, take home an Emotional Support Pickle Kit! These pickles are cute, quirky, and fun emotional support objects ...

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

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! In honor of this month, take home an Emotional Support Pickle Kit!

A mini book decorated and held together with binder rings

Take & Make: Mini Journals or Art Books!

06/03/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/29/2024 @ 5:00pm
Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make, Summer Reading, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

The sky is the limit when it comes to upcycling! A little time, enjoyment, and TLC will turn a standard used deck of cards and some discarded books into an adorable book that you c...

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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: Take & Make, Summer Reading, Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

The sky is the limit when it comes to upcycling! A little time, enjoyment, and TLC will turn a standard used deck of cards and some discarded books into an adorable book that you can decorate your own way!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Upcycled Crafts: Recycled Beasties

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Today’s craft will challenge participants to create a beastie or animal from recycled plastic bottles and craft supplies. Are you up for the challenge? This program is for children...

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

Today’s craft will challenge participants to create a beastie or animal from recycled plastic bottles and craft supplies. Are you up for the challenge? This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome to attend.

Upcycled Crafts: Recycled Beasties

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Tonight's craft will challenge participants to create a beastie or animal from recycled plastic bottles and craft supplies. Are you up for the challenge? This program is for childr...

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

Tonight's craft will challenge participants to create a beastie or animal from recycled plastic bottles and craft supplies. Are you up for the challenge?

Image of painted tree with puzzle piece leaves

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.

Magnificent Mondays: Paper Collage

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Participants will create a paper collage using scraps of paper and glue sticks. This program is designed for children ages 3-6, but all are welcome to attend. All QPL programs are ...

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

Participants will create a paper collage using scraps of paper and glue sticks. This program is designed for children ages 3-6, but all are welcome to attend.

Upcycled Crafts: Bottle Cap Art

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Transform bottle caps into art at tonight's program! This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome to attend. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but...

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

Transform bottle caps into art at tonight's program! This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome to attend. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but supplies are limited; reservations are requested. 

Upcycled Crafts: Bottle Cap Art

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Transform bottle caps into art at today’s program! This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome to attend. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but s...

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

Transform bottle caps into art at today’s program! This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome to attend.

Upcycled Crafts: Oui Glass Jars

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Turn Oui Glass Jars into decorative plant holders and battery-powered tea light holders. This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome. All QPL programs are free a...

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

Turn Oui Glass Jars into decorative plant holders and battery-powered tea light holders. This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome.

Upcycled Crafts: Oui Glass Jars

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Turn Oui Glass Jars into decorative plant holders and battery-powered tea light holders. This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome. All QPL programs are free a...

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

Turn Oui Glass Jars into decorative plant holders and battery-powered tea light holders. This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome.

Magnificent Mondays: Underwater Suncatcher

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Tonight, we will create an underwater suncatcher. This program is designed for children ages 3-6, but all are welcome to attend. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, b...

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

Tonight, we will create an underwater suncatcher. This program is designed for children ages 3-6, but all are welcome to attend. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but space is limited; reservations are requested.

Upcycled Crafts: 4th of July CD Wreath

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Get ready for the 4th of July by creating a wreath out of old CDs, scrapbook paper, and other supplies! This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome. All QPL prog...

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

Get ready for the 4th of July by creating a wreath out of old CDs, scrapbook paper, and other supplies! This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome.

Upcycled Crafts

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Get ready for the 4th of July by creating a wreath out of old CDs, scrapbook paper, and other supplies! This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome. All QPL prog...

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

Get ready for the 4th of July by creating a wreath out of old CDs, scrapbook paper, and other supplies! This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome.

Magnificent Mondays: Salad Spinner T-Shirt

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Please bring your own clean white or light-colored T-shirt, and we will supply the rest of the supplies you need to make a super cool shirt using a salad spinner! This program is d...

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

Please bring your own clean white or light-colored T-shirt, and we will supply the rest of the supplies you need to make a super cool shirt using a salad spinner! This program is designed for children ages 6 and up, but all are welcome to attend.

Upcycled Crafts: Pizza Box Maze

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

In today's program, transform a pizza box into a marble maze! This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but ...

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

In today's program, transform a pizza box into a marble maze! This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but supplies are limited; reservations are requested.

Upcycled Crafts: Pizza Box Maze

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

In tonight's program, transform a pizza box into a marble maze! This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, bu...

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

In tonight's program, transform a pizza box into a marble maze! This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome.

Magnificent Mondays: Textured Collage

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Participants will create a collage using various craft supplies. This program is designed for children ages 3-6, but all are welcome to attend. All QPL programs are free and open t...

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

Participants will create a collage using various craft supplies. This program is designed for children ages 3-6, but all are welcome to attend. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but space is limited; reservations are requested.

Upcycled Crafts: Pokémon Card Art

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

In today's program, participants will transform a Pokémon card into a work of art! All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but supplies are limited; reservations are requ...

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

In today's program, participants will transform a Pokémon card into a work of art! All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but supplies are limited; reservations are requested.

Upcycled Crafts Teen Edition: Pokémon Card Art

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

In today's program, participants will transform a Pokémon card into a work of art! All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but supplies are limited; reservations are requ...

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

In today's program, participants will transform a Pokémon card into a work of art! All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but supplies are limited; reservations are requested.