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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. 

Bible Study

Thursday, May 7, 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

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

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
Image of flyer for bookwalk audiobook walking club

#bookwalk Audiobook Walking Club

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 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. 

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.  

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

Luther Memorial Church

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Bella Ease

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Relaxation Station

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Library at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool, Family / Families

Ugh, Mondays! Am I right!? Swing by the library to relax with a DIY Craft, some board games, or coloring pages- the choice is all yours!

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

Ugh, Mondays! Am I right!? Swing by the library to relax with a DIY Craft, some board games, or coloring pages- the choice is all yours!

photo of an open cookbook and food nearby

Cooks and Books!

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Do you love to try new recipes? Do you love cookbooks? Or are you a beginning cook who wants to learn, and share experiences with other cooks? Or, are you a seasoned cook that just loves trying new dishes, recipes, and cookbooks?

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

Do you love to try new recipes? Do you love cookbooks? Or are you a beginning cook who wants to learn, and share experiences with other cooks? Or, are you a seasoned cook that just loves trying new dishes, recipes, and cookbooks?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Luther Memorial Food Pantry

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Toddler Time

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool

Toddler Time familiarizes toddlers with Library resources using music, songs, and playtime. This program is designed for children ages 16 months to 36 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:

Toddler Time familiarizes toddlers with Library resources using music, songs, and playtime. This program is designed for children ages 16 months to 36 months, but all are welcome to attend.

Adams County Health Department Information Table: Connect with a Community Health Worker

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families

Join representatives from the Adams County Health Department as they share resources and answer questions about various health screenings.

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families
Event Details:

Join representatives from the Adams County Health Department as they share resources and answer questions about various health screenings.

Renaissance Readers: By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-long Fight for Justice on Native Land by Rebecca Nagle

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Renaissance Readers meet at 10:00 am on the second Tuesday of each month.

This month's book selection is By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-long Fight for Justice on Native Land by Rebecca Nagle.

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

Renaissance Readers meet at 10:00 am on the second Tuesday of each month.

This month's book selection is By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-long Fight for Justice on Native Land by Rebecca Nagle.