Upcoming Events

Featured Events

photo of a pair of book earrings

Once Upon a Lobe: Book Earring Making

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts / DIY

Age Group:

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
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!   

Bingo

Book Bingo

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts / DIY

Age Group:

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
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!

Puzzle Swap

5th Annual Puzzle Swap

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Swap

Age Group:

Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, All Ages
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.

a photo of a bunch of crafting supplies

2nd Annual Craft Supply Swap!

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts / DIY

Age Group:

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
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?

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Curtis Creek - Lobby Stop

2:00pm–3:00pm
Seniors, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Seniors, All Ages
Event Details:

Lobby stop

Teen Takeover

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Playtime, Crafts / DIY
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, some place you can escape to after school without younger siblings getting in your way.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Minecraft Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Registration Required
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! Participants can bring their own devices to the program as well.

Harrison Hills Youth Center

4:00pm–5:45pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Girl Scout Cookie Training

5:00pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre

Western Illinois Fly Tiers

6:00pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Wilmar

6:30pm–7:15pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

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. 

1 Million Cups Tri-State

9:00am–10:30am
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Program Type: Board Meeting

Private Childcare Visit

9:30am–10:30am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Event Details:

Not open to the public. 

Licensed childcare visit and storytime. 

Baby Time

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Birth - Preschool
Storytime
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:

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.

GED Classes: Registration Required

1:00pm–4:00pm
Test Preparation / Proctoring
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Program Type: Test Preparation / Proctoring
Event Details:

Students must pre-register by completing the GED enrollment form found at JWCC.edu/GED

Ages 16+

Limited number of seating available

Homeschool Chess Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Lego Club

3:30pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Registration Required
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. We will build for 45 minutes, clean up, and then share our creations (if you wish to).

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

Private Childcare Visit

9:00am–10:00am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library

Preschool Time

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Birth - Preschool
Storytime
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:

Preschool Time incorporates thematic books, music, and more during 45-minute sessions. The theme for this week's storytime is cool cats. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome to attend.

Private Childcare Visit

10:00am–11:00am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Event Details:

Not open to the public. 

Licensed childcare visit and storytime. 

Adult Grief Group: Coping with Loss

10:00am–11:30am
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Event Details:

For individuals who have experienced loss of loved ones within the past year or two.

Please RSVP: 217-228-0088

Private School Visit - Quincy Notre Dame High School

11:00am–12:30pm
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Event Details:

Not open to the public. 

GED Classes: Registration Required

1:00pm–4:00pm
Test Preparation / Proctoring
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Program Type: Test Preparation / Proctoring
Event Details:

Students must pre-register by completing the GED enrollment form found at JWCC.edu/GED

Ages 16+

Limited number of seating available

Private School Visit - St. James

1:15pm–2:15pm
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Event Details:

Not open to the public. 

Bible Study

2:00pm–3:30pm
Book Club
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Program Type: Book Club

Teen Takeover

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Playtime, Crafts / DIY
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, some place you can escape to after school without younger siblings getting in your way.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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