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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?

This is a graphic covered in vines advertising a program called Plants: Some Assembly Required.

Plants: Some Assembly Required

Tuesday, March 24, 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)
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime, Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of the Spring Equinox, we will build our own plants! Using wire and beads, we’ll create bendable plants and place them in tiny pots. These plants don’t require sunlight or water.

Book Bingo

Book Bingo

Saturday, April 18, 2026 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!

photo of plants in pots

4th Annual Plant Swap

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Take & Make, Crafts / DIY

Age Group:

Adults (18+), Seniors
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Take & Make, Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's your favorite time of the year, plant lovers! The Quincy Public Library is holding its fourth annual plant swap! Diversify your house plant variety, your garden plants, or your outdoor flowers!

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Leprechauns in the Library!

All Day 3/2–3/17
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Playtime
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Miss Laney and Miss Caroline need your help!
Leprechauns have taken over the Children’s Library! 🍀

Teen Zone: Leprechauns in the Library

All Day 3/2–3/17
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Playtime
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

The Children's Department Staff told the Young Adult Librarian there are leprechauns hidden in the Teen Zone! Find a leprechaun, report the location to the Reference Desk, and you can win a prize!

Annual Menstrual Hygiene Drive

03/02/2026 @ 9:00am–04/03/2026 @ 1:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Library-Wide Event
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Library-Wide Event
Event Details:

In recognition of a community need, the Quincy Public Library will be holding its 4th Annual Menstrual Hygiene Drive from Monday, March 2nd until Friday, April 3th. 

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

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Movie
Register Now
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.

Tour Bethel Church

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)

Parkinson's Group

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Cross Stitching Group

10:00am–1:00pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Spanish Language Tutoring

11:30am–12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: South Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

The Cultural Diversity Club of Quincy, IL welcomes you to join our weekly Spanish conversation class with speaker/teacher, Ignacio Anguiano-Reyes!

 

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

9:00am–11:00am
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

2nd Annual Craft Swap Drop-off Period!

03/16/2026 @ 9:00am–03/20/2026 @ 5:00pm
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Crafts / DIY
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
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. 

Luther Memorial Church

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

Bella Ease

4:00pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Relaxation Station

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Birth - Preschool, Family / Families
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool, Family / Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ugh, Mondays! Am I right!? Swing by the library to relax with a DIY Craft, some board games, or coloring pages- the choice is all yours!

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.

Luther Memorial Food Pantry

9:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages

Toddler 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:

Toddler Time familiarizes toddlers with Library resources using music, songs, and playtime. This program is designed for children ages 16 months to 36 months, but all are welcome to attend.

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! A place you can escape to after school to hang out with your friends!

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
Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

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.

QPL Board Meeting

6:00pm–7:30pm
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Program Type: Board Meeting

1 Million Cups Tri-State

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

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.