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Banned Book Club

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

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 aren't afraid to be open minded or to tackle tough subjects! 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
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. This book club answers that question with a big 'Heck Yes!' In this club, we aren't afraid to be open minded or to tackle tough subjects! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Private Childcare Visit

Wednesday, February 25, 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. 

Baby Time

Wednesday, February 25, 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, February 25, 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 25, 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).

Iles Elementary School

Wednesday, February 25, 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, February 25, 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

Preschool Time

Thursday, February 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 graphic depicting several CDs which advertises a craft to create homemade chandeliers made out of CDs.

CD Chandeliers

Thursday, February 26, 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)

Ever wanted a chandelier in your own room? You can build your own here! We will offer the tools and materials needed to build your own CD Chandelier or CD Spiral that you can hang in your space! 

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

Ever wanted a chandelier in your own room? You can build your own here! We will offer the tools and materials needed to build your own CD Chandelier or CD Spiral that you can hang in your space! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Quanada Food Pantry

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Playdate at the Library

Friday, February 27, 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.

African & African-American Tales: A Storytelling Adventure

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Performance / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults (18+), All Ages

Join us for an engaging storytelling experience featuring a professional African American storyteller who brings to life traditional African and African-American tales.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), All Ages
Program Type: Performance / Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging storytelling experience featuring a professional African American storyteller who brings to life traditional African and African-American tales.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Leprechauns in the Library!

All Day 3/2 - 3/17
Children's Library at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)

Miss Laney and Miss Caroline need your help!
Leprechauns have taken over the Children’s Library! 🍀

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

Miss Laney and Miss Caroline need your help!
Leprechauns have taken over the Children’s Library! 🍀

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

Monday, March 2, 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

FOL Executive Meeting

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Bella Ease

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Puppet Show: The Luck of the Irish

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Puppet Show
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool, Family / Families

Seamus O’Reilly must find a way to help his family. What he needs is a leprechaun to grant him a wish!

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

Seamus O’Reilly must find a way to help his family. What he needs is a leprechaun to grant him a wish!

NAMI Family Support Group

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Support for the family members of those who struggle with mental health.

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

Support for the family members of those who struggle with mental health.

Puppet Show: The Luck of the Irish

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Puppet Show
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool, Family / Families

Seamus O’Reilly must find a way to help his family. What he needs is a leprechaun to grant him a wish!

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool, Family / Families
Program Type: Puppet Show
Event Details:

Seamus O’Reilly must find a way to help his family. What he needs is a leprechaun to grant him a wish!

Good Samaritan Home - Lobby Stop

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: All Ages

Teen Takeover

Tuesday, March 3, 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, March 3, 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.