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Minecraft Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)

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!

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: 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!

Rooney Elementary School

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Washington Theater Commission

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
photo of a bunch of banned books on a red background

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

 In this club, we aren't afraid to be open minded or to tackle tough subjects! The Banned Book Club reads exclusively books that have been banned or challenged.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

 In this club, we aren't afraid to be open minded or to tackle tough subjects! The Banned Book Club reads exclusively books that have been banned or challenged.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

1 Million Cups Tri-State

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Baby Time

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

GED Classes: JWCC Registration Required

Wednesday, April 29, 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, April 29, 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.

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.

YMCA

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

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

Wednesday, April 29, 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

Timberline Terrace

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Private Childcare Visit

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:15am - 11:15am
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, April 30, 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, April 30, 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, April 30, 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
A close-up photo of sewing supplies.

Mending Fabric Workshop

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Performance / Lecture, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

Happen to have any tears in your clothes you do not want? If you answered yes, this workshop is for you!

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

Happen to have any tears in your clothes you do not want? If you answered yes, this workshop is for you!

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, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages
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Read & Feed

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mobile Library
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, dinner, craft, library card sign-up, curated book browsing and check out, and information about

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
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, dinner, craft, library card sign-up, curated book browsing and check out, and information about

Playdate at the Library

Friday, May 1, 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.

AOK Ambassador meeting

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre

Research with a Librarian

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Area at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Local History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors

The Quincy Public Library's Reference Librarian/resident researcher will be available for a couple of hours in the morning on the first Saturday of the month for research-based needs.

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Computer Area
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Local History & Genealogy
Event Details:

The Quincy Public Library's Reference Librarian/resident researcher will be available for a couple of hours in the morning on the first Saturday of the month for research-based needs.

Spanish Language Tutoring

Saturday, May 2, 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!

 

Bring Your Own Book Club

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Love reading but don’t want to be assigned a book? Try the Bring Your Own Book Club.

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Love reading but don’t want to be assigned a book? Try the Bring Your Own Book Club.