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Drop Off Seeds for Seed Swap!

All Day 2/16 - 2/20
Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families

Seed Swap: Seed Drop-off!

It’s that time of the year! The Quincy Public Library is holding a seed swap to help you diversify your garden and grow healthy herbs and vegetables! 

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

Seed Swap: Seed Drop-off!

It’s that time of the year! The Quincy Public Library is holding a seed swap to help you diversify your garden and grow healthy herbs and vegetables! 

Teen Takeover

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

It's Teen Time! Snacks, crafts, games, and more!

Finally, a place you can escape to after school without younger siblings getting in your way.

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

It's Teen Time! Snacks, crafts, games, and more!

Finally, a place you can escape to after school without younger siblings getting in your way.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Minecraft Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)

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.

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

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.

QPL Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Program Type: Board Meeting

One Connection

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre

1 Million Cups Tri-State

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Private Childcare Visit

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Mobile Library

Not open to the public. 

Licensed childcare visit and storytime. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Event Details:

Not open to the public. 

Licensed childcare visit and storytime. 

Baby Time

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool

Baby Time is a lap-sit storytime for babies (birth-16 months) and their parents/caregivers, including books, rhymes, and songs. This program targets babies ages birth-16 months, but all are welcome to attend.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Time is a lap-sit storytime for babies (birth-16 months) and their parents/caregivers, including books, rhymes, and songs. This program targets babies ages birth-16 months, but all are welcome to attend.

MWB Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre

GED Classes: JWCC Registration Required

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Students must pre-register by completing the GED enrollment form found at JWCC.edu/GEDAges 16+Limited number of seating availableGED classes, offered through John Wood Community Co...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Students must pre-register by completing the GED enrollment form found at JWCC.edu/GED

Ages 16+

Limited number of seating available

GED classes, offered through John Wood Community College. 

Lego Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)

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 minutes, clean up, and then share our creations (if you wish to).

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: 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 minutes, clean up, and then share our creations (if you wish to).

B.A.B.Y S.T.E.P.S

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

A Breastfeeding and Postpartum Support Group for Families!

BABY: Building a Better You
STEPS: Support, Trust, Encouragement, Perseverance, Strength

Monday's 9:00am - 11:00am & Wednesday's 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Event Details:

A Breastfeeding and Postpartum Support Group for Families!

BABY: Building a Better You
STEPS: Support, Trust, Encouragement, Perseverance, Strength

Monday's 9:00am - 11:00am & Wednesday's 4:30pm - 6:30pm

ESL Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Private Childcare Visit

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library

Not open to the public. 

Licensed childcare visit and storytime. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Event Details:

Not open to the public. 

Licensed childcare visit and storytime. 

Preschool Time

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool

Preschool Time incorporates thematic books, music, and more during 45-minute sessions. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome to attend.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool Time incorporates thematic books, music, and more during 45-minute sessions. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome to attend.

GED Classes: JWCC Registration Required

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Students must pre-register by completing the GED enrollment form found at JWCC.edu/GEDAges 16+Limited number of seating availableGED classes, offered through John Wood Community Co...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Purpose of Meeting

Students must pre-register by completing the GED enrollment form found at JWCC.edu/GED

Ages 16+

Limited number of seating available

GED classes, offered through John Wood Community College. 

Bible Study

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Luther Memorial Church

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Teen Takeover

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

It’s Teen Time!  Snacks, crafts, games, and more!

Finally! A place you can escape to after school to hang out with your friends!

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

It’s Teen Time!  Snacks, crafts, games, and more!

Finally! A place you can escape to after school to hang out with your friends!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Jefferson Youth Center

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

ACDCC PCM Meeting

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Please join the Adams County Democratic Central Committee's monthly meeting in Quincy, IL.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Please join the Adams County Democratic Central Committee's monthly meeting in Quincy, IL.

Popsicle Stick Picture Frame Decorating

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)

Lets get decorating! Come to QPL to decorate the perfect picture frame for your bedroom, refrigerator, or maybe to give as a gift! This is a Tween Program (7-12 years old) and we will be handling small pieces and glue!

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

Lets get decorating! Come to QPL to decorate the perfect picture frame for your bedroom, refrigerator, or maybe to give as a gift! This is a Tween Program (7-12 years old) and we will be handling small pieces and glue!

Read & Feed

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Van at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
All Ages

Join the library every other Thursday as we partner with the Quincy Juneteenth Organization and Frederick Ball Apartments to share a family read aloud, brown bag dinner, craft, library card sign-up, curated book browsing and check out, and informa

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: White Van
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Storytime, Crafts / DIY
Event Details:

Join the library every other Thursday as we partner with the Quincy Juneteenth Organization and Frederick Ball Apartments to share a family read aloud, brown bag dinner, craft, library card sign-up, curated book browsing and check out, and informa

Playdate at the Library

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool

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.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool
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.