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Puzzle Swap Drop-off

01/26/2026 @ 9:00am–01/31/2026 @ 11:00am
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, All Ages
Swap
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Swap
Event Details:

Puzzles are coming! The fifth annual puzzle swap is approaching, to help you change out for something new to you.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

5th Annual Puzzle Swap

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, All Ages
Swap
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Swap
Event Details:

Quincy Public Library is holding its 5th annual puzzle swap to help you change out your puzzle collection.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Bookies

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Book Club
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!

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Cooks and Books!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Book Club, Crafts / DIY
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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?

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Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Family / Families" group

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

10:00am–11:00am
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families
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.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Renaissance Readers: Empire Falls by Richard Russo

10:00am–11:30am
Adults (18+), Seniors
Book Club
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 Empire Falls by Richard Russo.

Any interested reader is invited to join the discussion!

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)" group

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults (18+), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Cancelled
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: , ,
Event Details:

Come and join us! Teens interested in joining the Teen Advisory Board are welcome to drop by a meeting anytime. We meet every second Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

This event is in the "Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Trivia Night: A Century of Black History

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Performance / Lecture
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Black History Month began as a way of remembering events and important people of African and Afro-Caribbean ancestry. The catalyst for Black History Month was created in 1926 in the United States, when Carter G.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Family / Families" group

Drop Off Seeds for Seed Swap!

All Day 2/16–2/20
Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families
Crafts / DIY
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families
Program Type: Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Seed Swap: Seed Drop-off!

It’s that time of the year! The Quincy Public Library is holding a seed swap to help you diversify your garden and grow healthy herbs and vegetables! 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

4th annual Seed Swap!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Swap, Crafts / DIY
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Swap, Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Quincy Public Library is holding its fourth annual seed swap to help you diversify your garden and grow healthy herbs and vegetables!

Today is the day to pick your new seeds! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Banned Book Club

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Book Club
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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. 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

African & African-American Tales: A Storytelling Adventure

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults (18+), All Ages
Performance / Lecture
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. 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

NAMI Family Support Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+)
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.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Bookies

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Book Club
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!

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Women in the Military: Women’s History Month Film & Discussion Series

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Movie
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of Women’s History Month, join us for a powerful movie series celebrating the women who have served—and continue to serve—in our military.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Cooks and Books!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Book Club, Crafts / DIY
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. 

This event is in the "Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Family / Families" group

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

10:00am–11:00am
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families
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.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
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 Drive Your Plow over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarezuk.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

NAMI Family Support Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+)
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.

This event is in the "Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

2nd Annual Craft Supply Swap!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Crafts / DIY
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you tend to get overly ambitious buying craft supplies you never use? Do you accidentally buy too much? Have you been wanting to try a new craft but don't know where to start?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Banned Book Club

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Book Club
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:

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. 

Early Closure for Spring Holiday

1:00pm–5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library, Mobile Library, Outreach

Closed for Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library, Mobile Library, Outreach
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

NAMI Family Support Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

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