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It's All in the Cards: Retro Card Games

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Summer Reading

Age Group:

Adults (18+), Seniors
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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

When we all got electronic devices. card games fell by the wayside. Lately, retro card games and table games have been making a comeback!

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Gather Your Party: D&D one-shot

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Summer Reading

Age Group:

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to Level Up your tabletop gameplay? Get a start with this one-shot game of Dungeons & Dragons. This is a self-contained adventure for newbies and veterans alike. All materials will be provided, just bring your imagination!

Competition

Puzzle Competition

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Summer Reading

Age Group:

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you think you can complete a puzzle in 2 hours? 

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Level Up: Cosplay

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Summer Reading, Crafts / DIY

Age Group:

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

Looking to make your next Halloween costume more epic? Want to make a splash at the next comic convention? Learn how during this workshop! Using some fabric and foam, take your cosplay to the next level!

book-it and beer

Book-It and Beer

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Summer Reading, Library-Wide Event

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading, Library-Wide Event
Event Details:

End your summer reading journey at our Book-It & Beer Party at the Library!

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

The Journey Back: A VR Experience

08/09/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/23/2025 @ 2:15pm
Computer Area at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual

Age Group:

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
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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: Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
Event Details:

The Journey Back: A VR Experience is returning to the Quincy Public Library. It is an exhibit on loan to the Library from the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center.

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Mobile library Stop - Harrison Hills

5:00pm–5:45pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Mobile Library Stop - Kohl's Parking Lot

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family / Families, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Family / Families, All Ages

Mobile Library Stop - Jefferson Youth Center

12:45pm–1:45pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Bella Ease - Mobile Library Stop

2:00pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Summer Adventures @ South Park

11:30am–12:30pm
Children, All Ages
Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Mobile Library is going on a summer tour! We’ll stop at different parks in Quincy where the Quincy Park District’s Summer Adventures program is happening.

Kroc Camp

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages

Mobile Library Stop - Harrison Hills

12:45pm–1:45pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Mobile Library Stop - Frederick Ball Apartments

5:00pm–5:45pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Mobile Library Stop - Ayerco

6:15pm–7:15pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Mobile Library Stop - Indian Mounds Pool

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Summer Adventures @ Moorman Park

11:30am–12:30pm
Children, All Ages
Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Mobile Library is going on a summer tour! We’ll stop at different parks in Quincy where the Quincy Park District’s Summer Adventures program is happening.

Mobile Library Stop - Parsons Kids Center

12:45pm–1:45pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Mobile library Stop - Harrison Hills

5:00pm–5:45pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Mobile Library Stop - Kohl's Parking Lot

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family / Families, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Family / Families, All Ages

Mobile Library Stop - Jefferson Youth Center

12:45pm–1:45pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Bella Ease - Mobile Library Stop

2:00pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Mobile Library Stop - Sunset Assisted Living

1:30pm–2:30pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Kroc Camp

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages

Mobile Library Stop - Harrison Hills

12:45pm–1:45pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Mobile Library Stop - Frederick Ball Apartments

5:00pm–5:45pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Mobile Library Stop - Ayerco

6:15pm–7:15pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Mobile Library Stop - Indian Mounds Pool

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Book-It and Beer

5:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Summer Reading, Library-Wide Event
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading, Library-Wide Event
Event Details:

End your summer reading journey at our Book-It & Beer Party at the Library!

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Accommodations

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

Quincy Neighborhood Federation Back to School Fair

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Family / Families, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Children, Family / Families, All Ages