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SET UP for Friends of the Library Book Sale

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 9:30am - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Atlantis Round Table

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
This event is in the "Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)" group.

Teen Takeover-Outside!

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Weather permitting: we will be outside by the memorial brick pavilion. It's Teen Time! Snacks, crafts, games, and more!  Finally, some place you can escape to after scho...

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

Weather permitting: we will be outside by the memorial brick pavilion.

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)" group.

Minecraft Club

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Library 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 Library
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!

This event is in the "Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)" group.

Who Am I? Creative Writing to Build (D&D) Character

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Community Read / Big Read
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Creative writing and tabletop games might not sound like a natural fit, but you'd be surprised. If you have to come up with your own character, how do you do it? Do you start with ...

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

Creative writing and tabletop games might not sound like a natural fit, but you'd be surprised. If you have to come up with your own character, how do you do it? Do you start with a name or a weapon?

Western Illinois Fly Tiers

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Computer Area at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

To read? Or not to Read? Is often the question that comes up with banned and challenged books. This book club answers that question with a big 'Heck Yes!' In this club, we are...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Computer Area
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

To read? Or not to Read? Is often the question that comes up with banned and challenged books.

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Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual / Online at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
Age Group:
Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

  Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. The recipient of a Newber...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Virtual / Online
Age Group: Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
Event Details:

 

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Accommodations

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

SET UP for Friends of the Library Book Sale

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.

Baby Time

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
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, bu...

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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.

Bicentennial Book Meeting

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre

GED Classes

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)" group.

Lego Club

Wednesday, October 23, 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. We will build for 45 minutes, clean up, and then share our creations (if you wish to).

Knitting & Crocheting Group

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.

Preschool Time

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
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, Birth - Preschool
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.

GED Classes

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
This event is in the "Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)" group.

Teen Takeover

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

It's Teen Time! Snacks, crafts, games, and more!  Finally, some place you can escape to after school without younger siblings getting in your way. Need a ride? Ask your ...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
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, some place you can escape to after school without younger siblings getting in your way.

Girl Scout Troop 5922 Meeting

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.

Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
Event Details:

Little monsters, princesses, superheroes, and pumpkins are invited to play pretend with Halloween songs, stories, and more before going trick-or-treating around the library. This p...

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

Little monsters, princesses, superheroes, and pumpkins are invited to play pretend with Halloween songs, stories, and more before going trick-or-treating around the library.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Candid Conversations

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Event Details:

Candid Conversations is designed for open, honest, respectful discussion among participants. Each meeting begins with a short video, followed by a facilitated discussion. Thi...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Event Details:

Candid Conversations is designed for open, honest, respectful discussion among participants.

Each meeting begins with a short video, followed by a facilitated discussion.

This month's discussion is: TBD

TEAR DOWN for Friends of the Library Book Sale

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room