Do Audiobooks Count as Reading?
The book world has all sorts of hot topics making the rounds right now, one of the hottest is whether audiobooks count as reading or not. Read on to find out what people are saying.
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Genre Highlight: Retold Myths
Did you love mythology as a kid? Love a story with high drama and personal stakes? One of these books might be for you!
National Soup Month
Did you know that January is National Soup Month? The Quincy Public Library has a display up for it in the AV area, with some fun books featuring soups of all sorts of varieties & cookbooks to collect recipes and/or inspiration from.
Book Review: The House
5/5 grape vines. "The House" shows the ebbs and flows of life over a century of time.
Different Reading Goals for 2026
In a time of New Year's Resolutions, why not try something book-related?
Best Reads of 2025
As we say goodbye to 2025, here is a list of the books that entertained QPL staff this year.
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.