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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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Baby Time

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

The Show & Tell of Shiny Things

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Storytime
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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Preschool Time

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Birth - Preschool
Storytime
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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. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome to attend.

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.

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.

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. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome to attend.

Read & Feed

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Storytime, Crafts / DIY
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Storytime, Crafts / DIY
Event Details:

Join the library every other Thursday as we partner with the Quincy Juneteenth Organization and Frederick Ball Apartments to share a family read aloud, dinner, craft, library card sign-up, curated book browsing and check out, and information about

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.

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.

Did You Know? PowerPoint Party

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18+)
Performance / Lecture, Storytime
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Performance / Lecture, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did You Know? is a place for people to share fascinating facts, obsessions, and mild conspiracy theories (e.g. Pepsi owns Coke).

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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.

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. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome to attend.

Read & Feed

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Storytime, Crafts / DIY
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Storytime, Crafts / DIY
Event Details:

Join the library every other Thursday as we partner with the Quincy Juneteenth Organization and Frederick Ball Apartments to share a family read aloud, dinner, craft, library card sign-up, curated book browsing and check out, and information about

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.

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.

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. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome to attend.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library, Mobile Library, Outreach

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.

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.

The Show & Tell of Shiny Things

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Storytime
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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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. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome to attend.

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.

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. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome to attend.

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. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome to attend.