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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?

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

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!

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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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.

Harrison Hills

4:00pm–4:30pm

All Ages

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Mobile Library

Age Group: All Ages

Target Parking Lot

5:00pm–5:45pm

All Ages

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Mobile Library

Age Group: All Ages

Banned Book Club

6:30pm–7:45pm

Adults (18+), Seniors

Book Club

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.

Private Childcare Visit

9:00am–10:00am

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

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: JWCC Registration Required

1:00pm–4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Purpose of Meeting

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

Ages 16+

Limited number of seating available

GED classes, offered through John Wood Community College.

Lego Club

3:30pm–4:45pm

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:

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).

Iles Elementary School

4:00pm–4:30pm

All Ages

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Mobile Library

Age Group: All Ages

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

Preschool Time

10:00am–10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

GED Classes: JWCC Registration Required

1:00pm–4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Purpose of Meeting

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

Ages 16+

Limited number of seating available

GED classes, offered through John Wood Community College.

Bible Study

2:00pm–3:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Small Conference Room

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.

Baldwin Elementary School

4:00pm–4:30pm

All Ages

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Mobile Library

Age Group: All Ages

Lights Off! Stuffed Animal Sleepover

6:00pm–6:30pm

Children, Birth - Preschool

Registration Required

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ever wonder what happens when the library lights go out? Your stuffed animals will find out! Join us for this special story time and craft with your stuffed animals who you tuck in for the night so they can sleep over at the library.&n

Quanada Food Pantry

9:00am–11:00am

All Ages

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Mobile Library

Age Group: All Ages

Playdate at the Library

10:00am–10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Playtime

Registration Required

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Playtime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a playdate at the library! Play stations will be set up for your child(ren) to play with you and other children and their caregivers.

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

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adults (18+), Seniors

Movie

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.

Lights On! Stuffed Animal Sleepover

9:00am–10:00am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Event Details:

The library's lights are on! It's time to pick up your stuffed animals after their night at the Lights Off Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Come and see what they were up to when the lights went out and enjoy a snack.

Candid Conversations

10:00am–12:00pm

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:

Candid Conversations is designed for open, honest, respectful discussion among participants.

Each meeting begins with a short video, followed by a facilitated discussion.

This month's discussion is: TBD

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!

Shelf Scenes: DIY Fairy Garden Book Nooks

1:00pm–4:00pm

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

Crafts / DIY

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:

Step into a world of miniature magic! Join us for a hands-on crafting program where you’ll create your very own fairy garden book nook—a tiny enchanted scene that fits right between the books on your shelf.

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

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