Did you know that July is Anti-Boredom Month? Kind of perfect for the middle of summer!!
Summer is the perfect opportunity to play outside or go on vacation - whether it be a road trip, a beach vacation, or a nice little staycation. Since everyone has a little extra time during the summer, you could always pick up a new hobby. And the library can help you out in any of these endeavors.
The Quincy Public Library has programs for adults, teens, & children and they don't just happen during Anti-Boredom month. They happen all year long. Reasons to attend range from learning something new to self-care to just finding an activity to do to fill those long summer days.
-For the kids, check out Minecraft Club (on Tuesdays), Lego Club (on Wednesdays), or any of the Storytimes available.
-For the teens, check out Teen Takeover on Tuesdays & Thursdays. There is also the occasional Saturday program for teenagers, like the upcoming Level Up Cosplay program.
-For the adults, the programs range in topic, as well as activity type - the self-sufficiency series can help you pick up a new hobby but you can also learn something new; The Force & the Jedi Master is an opportunity to learn something new; Birds & Bees Knees is an opportunity to do arts & crafts by painting a gourd.
-And there is always a puzzle out to be completed by any passerby who takes an interest.
Check out the library calendar on the website, which you can narrow using any of the filters available or you can scan the whole thing to see what looks fun.
If you have been thinking about picking up a hobby, this might be your sign. Fortunately, the library has all sorts of materials that can help you along the way. QPL & the partner libraries have materials on, but not limited to:
-Camping
-Cooking
-Crochet
-Drawing
-Gardening
-Hiking
-Knitting
-Learning Languages
-Painting
-Photography
-Yoga
The Quincy Public Library has book clubs for adults, whether you are looking for what to read next, are looking for a group to join, or just enjoy a lively discussion. But the library catalog is always available online, to search for movies, books, audiobooks, magazines, & cds. And of course there is always the virtual library - Freegal (a free & legal way to download music), Kanopy (for the streaming of movies), Hoopla & Libby (for ebooks), & Flipster (for magazines). All of which are super handy for your vacation, staycation, or fighting the boredom of yet another soccer practice.
You can also follow the Quincy Public Library on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok for recommendations, library updates, or just the pure joy of content. (And of course library staff is also available to answer questions or give book, movie, & music recommendations. Plus, we've got jokes.)
Fight boredom! Come to the library!
Programs on Self-Suffiency
If you are looking to learn something or to keep your mind active, the library has all sorts of educational programs. This includes a series on self-sufficiency.
Summer Puzzle
There is always a puzzle out at the library. They range in size & difficulty; they can be worked on as a group or as a solo activity.
Korean Lantern Programs
The Quincy Public Library also craft related activities for adults. Keep an eye out for those, because they are a fun way to relax, to get crafty, & to learn a new thing to do.