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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.

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.

The President of the United States is our highest elected office and so far, there has not been a female president. In movies and television, there are many fictional female presidents. To gain some insight into the history of women and the presidency, check out these titles!

Do you ever wonder about library staff love to read? Every month, QPL staff will be sharing their top 5 all-time favorite books. This month, Eric has chosen these books as his top 5 favorite books. 

Beyond the Vikings, what do you know about  Minnesota? Minnesota has so much more to offer beyond its State Fair and  its 10,000 lakes. To learn more about this Midwest state, check out these titles in the library’s catalog! 

Did you know that we sometimes have activities in the Illinois Room?!

Have you ever wondered, as you watch the Olympics, what the Olympic Games are really like? The Olympic Games and the athletes that compete have inspired these authors. Many of these fictional books are inspired by stories and individuals that have competed in the modern Olympic Games!

Ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics? While you wait for the Olympic Opening Ceremony to begin, see what Hollywood has to offer about the Olympics!

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Mario. That plucky little plumber that we all know and love. He has been the mustachioed face of Nintendo for literal decades, and like other celebrities, sometimes he gets a little cosmetic work done. 

Do you have a hold on this book? Here are some suggestions of books to read: 

• Flying Angels by Danielle Steel  

• Absolution by Alice McDermott  

• The Lotus Eaters by Tatjana Soli  

One of the cool things that we as librarians get to do is training -- webinars, workshops, etc. For one week in July, one of our Reference Librarians was in Skokie, attending a workshop at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center and the topic was how to teach genocide.

Every four years, elite athletes from around the globe gather in one place to test their skills. As with other things started by the Greeks, the Olympic games have evolved over the years, but their purpose remains.