Quincy Public Library strives to provide its patrons with materials, facilities, and programs to meet lifelong learning, cultural & recreational needs. We exist to serve our community. To serve our community to the best extent possible, we would love to know what our community members want and need. Please take a couple of minutes to complete this survey. Completed surveys will be entered into a $25 gift card drawing!

This January, explore programming and activities at the Quincy Public Library for all ages. Take time to discover what’s new at QPL, and be sure to sign up for any activities that interest you or your family on our events calendar at Month Calendar | Quincy Public Library (librarycalendar.com)

Explore our programming and activities for all ages at the Quincy Public Library in November and December. Take time to Experience the Holidays with help from the Quincy Public Library!

Local writer, Maureen Klues was thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Rebekah Taussig, author of “Sitting Pretty”, our NEA BIG READ: Quincy pick of the year!

Our NEA Big Read: Quincy Kick-Off is Thursday, September 15 @ 6PM. Join us throughout September and October as we celebrate a month-long exploration into the differently-abled experience by participating in the shared reading experience of Rebekah Taussig’s Sitting Pretty and by joining us at programs. Download the Discovery Guide to see all that we have to offer!

Are you a teen who can’t decide on your next great read? Fill out the Teen Book Match Form and a librarian will send you suggestions!

Our Summer Reading kick-off is Saturday, June 4th at 10:00 AM. Get a jumpstart on all things Summer Reading by downloading our Summer Reading Guide today!

Join the Mary Weems Barton Quincy Public Library Foundation as they host Libations for the Library: Dueling Bartender Fundraising Event! May 21, 2022 @ 6:30 P.M. hosted by The State Street Theater at Calftown Corners. Tickets are $50 and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, a drink ticket, and a complimentary wine glass. Enjoy an evening of […]

Quincy Public Library has expanded the Quincy Historical Newspaper Archive, thanks to the generous support of the Quincy Herald-Whig and the Oakley-Lindsay Foundation. The archive now features all Quincy newspapers published from 1835 to 2020, expanding the service by almost 100 years. “The newspaper archive is one of the most used digital resources,” said QPL […]

Help us hit the road! Quincy Public Library is hoping to bring back the beloved bookmobile and restore a Quincy tradition with the new and improved Mobile Library initiative! The Mobile Library will feature shelves full of our most popular current materials, high-speed Internet capabilities, and other features enabling us to host classes and events […]