Best Reads of 2025
As we say goodbye to 2025, here is a list of the books that entertained QPL staff this year.
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Remembering Sophie Kinsella
On December 10, 2025, popular author Sophie Kinsella passed away.
QPL is Thankful!
QPL is grateful every day for our patrons, but we want to really highlight our gratitude this year.
Memorial Monday, November 10-23, 2025
Alice Wong (1974-2025), disability advocate and Rebecaa Heineman (1963-2025), programmer and LGBTQ+ advocate.
Coraline’s Top 5 Favorite Movies
Coraline, former Circulation Clerk and Information Services Specialist, is leaving Quincy Public Library. As an au revoir, here are five movies they recommend you check out.
Book Review: Me (Moth)
5/5 plot twists. This coming-of-age tale offers messages about grief, memory, and the freedom in letting go of both.
Memorial for Nov. 3-9, 2025
The previous week, the world lost both Diane Ladd & Dick Cheney.
Thank You for Being a Friend (of the Library)
Friends of the Library is an organization of volunteers that supports the mission of QPL. Read our interview with Jan Hummel to find out more!
Why Can't I Find This Thing?
Sometimes it happens, you go to grab a book or movie, and we don't have it. Find out why and some ways to get around it.
Crack the Code: slang of today UPDATE!
Words and their meanings are changing all the time. Keep reading for the latest in our series on the slang of today!
Memorial Monday, October 13-19
Rough week in music, as both D'Angelo and Ace Frehley have passed away.
Know Before You Go: Book-to-Movie Adaptations!
"The book was better." Is that always true? Check out one of these books before the adaptation comes out and judge for yourself!
Remembering Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton was born as Diane Hall on January 5, 1946 in Los Angeles, California. Her mother won the Mrs. Los Angeles pageant & the theatricality of the event inspired her first desires to become an actress & ultimately the desire to work on stage.
Remembering Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall (1934-2025), a champion of chimpanzees and conservation.
Image credit: U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons