Festivus for the rest of us!
Christmas gets a good chunk of the movies & most of the holiday themed music. But it is not the only game in town!
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Genre Highlight: Cozy Fantasy
Chill out with a good book! These titles are sure to entertain as you spend more time inside, avoiding the ice and snow.
Nikki Giovanni, in Memoriam
"An unwillingness to try is worse than any failure." - Nikki Giovanni, Poet/Activist/Educator
Learn a Language Month
If you've been wanting to learn a language, or refresh or skills, here is your sign.
Program Highlight: K-Pop Party!
Celebrate the phenomenon of K-Pop! December 6th at 3:00, the library will have music, food, and fun!
What to Read if you Loved Wicked
If you loved the movie Wicked and can't wait another year to experience more magic, pick up one of these reads to whisk you over the rainbow.
NPS is nearby!
Did you guys know that there is a National Historic Site essentially right down the street from Quincy?
Top 5 Characters from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
One teen's perspective on the Top 5 characters from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Teens can play this game together every Tuesday/Thursday from 3:00-5:00.
Program Highlight: Argyle Lake State Park 101
Go touch grass! No, really, do it. Argyle Lake State Park is a 1700-acre site with boating, fishing, and hiking trails. Park naturalist, Bridget Hinchee will be at the library on Saturday, September 21st at 1:00 to share even more about this scenic area.
Trust but Verify: Takeaways
TL;DR fact checking is hard and takes a lot of time! But finding the truth is worth it and makes for a better informed and equitable world.
Book Review: Iron Widow
Revenge. That's what motivates main character, Wu Zetian, in the novel Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao. Zetian's revenge plot begins as a way to avenge her sister who died at the hands of the military but continues to grow the more corruption she uncovers.
What's the Big Deal About Big Read?
In 2024, the Quincy Public Library (QPL) has once again attained the prestigious National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) Big Read grant. The Big Read awards recipients up to $20,000 to execute community-wide programming around a chosen book.
Happiness Happens
We wanted to take a moment to look at a juxtaposition currently happening within the walls of the Quincy Public Library. We simultaneously tackle harder topics, while trying to spread joy.