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Timothy West was prolific. Not only that, but what he did was so varied - stage & screen; historical & literary; Shakespeare.

Did you know that our Illinois Room can double as a quiet space?

There has always been a fascination with true crime. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote is considered to be the first classic true crime book. Recently, with podcasts about true crime, ID documentaries, and television shows inspired by crimes, there is no lack of places to turn to.

28 Grammys to his name, an Academy Award for best original score, producer, composer, songwriter. He helped to introduce us to some of the biggest names that will ever exist. We all grew up listening to & watching things that he did.

Did you guys know that there is a National Historic Site essentially right down the street from Quincy?

The definition of a crime as well as how one solves a case has changed over time. Advances in technology have also changed how crimes are solved, especially with the use of DNA testing. If you like your true crime to have a historical twist, look no further! 

Every month, a member of the staff at QPL share their top favorite books. This month, Carrie Hummel, Outreach Programming Specialist, is sharing her top favorite books with you!

1. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser

You've seen her in stuff, I swear you have.

The right to vote has a long history in the United States and members of marginalized communities and women had to fight to be able to vote. In 1920, women in the United States were finally granted the right to vote with the 19th Amendment. 

Quick history lesson, Lilly Ledbetter was an advocate for fair pay, specifically as it pertains to the difference in pay we see between the genders.

The women's rights movement started in the 1960s and 1970s and its goals were equal rights, opportunities, and personal freedom for women. It was part of the "second wave" of feminism.  To learn more about the women's rights movement and feminism, check out these titles!

William Shakespeare's plays have been produced and interpreted many times since they were written. In high school, you may have to read some of his plays in English.  You may have even watched movies inspired by many of Shakespeare's plays.

Ever wonder what the staff at Quincy Public library enjoy reading or listening to? Tim, from the Circulation department, has shared his all-time favorite five audiobooks. These are:

First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones and read by Lorelei King 

Wisconsin is more just the Dairy State and the home of the Green Bay Packers. This state has been home to Progressive Leader Bob La Follette, Olympians Mark Johnson and Bob Suter, renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and actors Willem Defoe and Mark Ruffalo.

Talking to The Youth can feel like reading a new fantasy or sci-fi book where everything has a new name and none of it makes sense. In an effort to increase your slang literacy, QPL presents a primer on some of the words being used today.