Atlases (specifically historic atlases)
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Banned Book Week Special!
Happy Banned Book Week! Banned Book Week was established by the American Library Association (ALA) in 1982 to honor the numerous books that were subject to challenges and bans.
Crack the Code: slang of today
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.
Tim's Top 5 Audiobooks
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
Voter Registration Day
Did you know that National Voter Registration Day is September 17th?
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.
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.
Microfilm?! That still exists?
Did you know that the Illinois Room has microfilm? Like a lot of it?! Not only does microfilm still exist but it is available for use at your local library.
Collection Highlight: Spanish Language Fiction
Did you know that the Quincy Public Library has a Spanish Language fiction section for both adults and young adults?
Jess' Top 5 Books
Do you ever wonder what staff at the Quincy Public Library like to read? Every month, a member of the QPL staff will shere their five favorite books! Jess from Administration's top 5 books are:
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.
More than history
You may have noticed that the Quincy Public Library has some smaller displays that last roughly a week. These displays can be fun topics (like Shark Week) or they could be things that shoutout days that last a short amount of time (like Mother's Day or Father's Day).
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.