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2nd Annual Book Swap Drop-off

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am–12/06/2025 @ 2:00pm
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Take & Make
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Take & Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you want a new stash of books at home? Do you have a pile of read books that you want to get rid of? Do you pass on your books after you read them and buy new ones? 

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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

2nd Annual Book Swap!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Take & Make
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: Take & Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you want to refresh you stash of books at home? Do you pass on your books after you read them and buy new ones? Give yourself a holiday present, then, and join in our second annual book swap!

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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 "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?

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

Renaissance Readers: "Arrowsmith" by Sinclair Lewis

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 Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis.

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

Banned Book Club Meeting & Holiday Party

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. 

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

Once Upon a Lobe: Book Earring Making

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Crafts / DIY
Waitlist
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:

Love books? Love unique jewelry? Than this program is for you! Come join us at QPL and learn how to make book earrings. Make some for yourself, make some to give away as gifts!   

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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

Book Bingo

2:00pm–4:00pm
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:

If you have never attended a library book bingo before - Do you love reading? Or love playing bingo? Or both? Come join us at the library for a few rounds of Book Bingo!

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.

Branches:
Mobile Library
Description:

The Mobile Library will be off the road this week for scheduled routine maintenance. 

Branches:
Quincy Public Library, Mobile Library
Description:

The Quincy Public Library is closed in recognition of the Christmas holiday and will reopen Friday, December 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Branches:
Quincy Public Library, Mobile Library
Description:

The Quincy Public Library is closed in recognition of the Christmas holiday and will reopen Friday, December 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Branches:
Quincy Public Library, Mobile Library
Description:

The Quincy Public Library is closed in recognition of the New Year 2026 and will reopen Friday, January 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Branches:
Quincy Public Library, Mobile Library
Description:

The Quincy Public Library is closed in recognition of the New Year 2026 and will reopen Friday, January 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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
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?

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

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.

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. 

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
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?

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
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
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 "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
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.