Event List

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

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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.

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Registration Required

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

Monday, May 4, 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

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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

Sunset Home - Lobby Stop

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Mobile Library

Age Group:

All Ages

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Mobile Library

Age Group: All Ages

Parsons Youth Center

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Mobile Library

Age Group:

All Ages

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Mobile Library

Age Group: All Ages

Puppet Show: The Wizard of Oz

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

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Registration Required

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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.

NAMI Family Support Group

Monday, May 4, 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.

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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 Wizard of Oz

Tuesday, May 5, 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

Register Now

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.

Curtis Creek Senior Living - Lobby Stop

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mobile Library

Age Group:

All Ages

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Mobile Library

Age Group: All Ages

Teen Takeover

Tuesday, May 5, 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 to hang out with your friends!

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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 to hang out with your friends!

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Accommodations

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

Minecraft Club

Tuesday, May 5, 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!

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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!

Harrison Hills

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Mobile Library

Age Group:

All Ages

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Mobile Library

Age Group: All Ages

League of Women Voters of Adams County

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Small Conference Room

Baby Time

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

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Registration Required

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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.

Bookies

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (18+), Seniors

Bookies meet at 1:00 on the first Wednesday of every month. Book selections are made 3-6 months in advance. Anyone interested in book discussions is welcome to attend!

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Small Conference Room

Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Bookies meet at 1:00 on the first Wednesday of every month. Book selections are made 3-6 months in advance. Anyone interested in book discussions is welcome to attend!

GED Classes: JWCC Registration Required

Wednesday, May 6, 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, May 6, 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.

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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.