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!

photo of a hand planting bean seeds in rows

4th annual Seed Swap!

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Swap, Crafts / DIY

Age Group:

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

Quincy Public Library is holding its fourth annual seed swap to help you diversify your garden and grow healthy herbs and vegetables!

Today is the day to pick your new seeds! 

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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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

ESL Conversation Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Playdate at the Library

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Birth - Preschool
Playtime
Register Now
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.

2nd Annual Craft Supply Swap!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Crafts / DIY
Register Now
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:

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. 

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

Atlantis Round Table

1:30pm–3:30pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Banned Book Club

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. 

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

Playdate at the Library

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Birth - Preschool
Playtime
Register Now
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.

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

Atlantis Round Table

1:30pm–3:30pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

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

ESL Conversation Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Playdate at the Library

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Birth - Preschool
Playtime
Register Now
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.

Closed for Easter Holiday

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

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

9:00am–11:00am
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
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

NAMI Family Support Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Support for the family members of those who struggle with mental health.

Friends of the Library Book Sale Set Up

All Day
Book Sale, Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Program Type: Book Sale, Friends of the Library

Postpartum Depression Support Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre

Friends of the Library Book Sale Set Up

All Day
Book Sale, Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Program Type: Book Sale, Friends of the Library

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

4:30pm–6:30pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
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

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:30am–7:30pm
Book Sale, Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Program Type: Book Sale, Friends of the Library

Adult Grief Group: Coping with Loss

10:00am–11:30am
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Event Details:

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

Please RSVP: 217-228-0088

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:30am–4:30pm
Book Sale, Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Program Type: Book Sale, Friends of the Library