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N Wilmar DR & N Wilmar CT

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

One Connection

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre

Kohl's Parking Lot

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

ESL Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 6, 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, May 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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. 

Puppet Show: The Wizard of Oz

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Puppet Show
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool

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.  

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

Private Childcare Visit

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 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. 

GED Classes: JWCC Registration Required

Thursday, May 7, 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. 

Harvest Hills Retirement Center - Lobby Stop

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Bible Study

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Melrose Chapel

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Lincoln -Douglas Elementary School

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Sheridan Estates

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Playdate at the Library

Friday, May 8, 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.

Socrates Cafe: Journalism

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Puppet Show: The Wizard of Oz

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Puppet Show
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool

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.  

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

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#bookwalk Audiobook Walking Club

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Want to move more? Want to read more? Want to meet people with similar interests? 

Welcome to #bookwalk! This is an audiobook walking book club! Listen to any book on your TBR on any device you want. Bring a friend. Bring two!

Register Now
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to move more? Want to read more? Want to meet people with similar interests? 

Welcome to #bookwalk! This is an audiobook walking book club! Listen to any book on your TBR on any device you want. Bring a friend. Bring two!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Parkinson's Group

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Cross Stitching Group

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Spanish Language Tutoring

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
South Study Room at Quincy Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Cultural Diversity Club of Quincy, IL welcomes you to join our weekly Spanish conversation class with speaker/teacher, Ignacio Anguiano-Reyes! The Cultural Diversity Club,...

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

The Cultural Diversity Club of Quincy, IL welcomes you to join our weekly Spanish conversation class with speaker/teacher, Ignacio Anguiano-Reyes!

 

Emo Afternoons

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Bring a craft from home or settle in with coloring sheets provided by the library while an emo playlist sets the mood.

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

Bring a craft from home or settle in with coloring sheets provided by the library while an emo playlist sets the mood.

Lego Club Weekend Edition

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)

Bring your friends to the Quincy Library to compete at the Lego Challenge!

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

Bring your friends to the Quincy Library to compete at the Lego Challenge!

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

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
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

Friends of the Library

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre