Holiday Closures

The library will be closed in observance of Christmas (12/24 and 12/25) and the New Year holiday (12/31 and 1/1). Happy Holidays!

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Experience Little Women: The Musical at QPL!

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Online / Virtual, Movie
Age Group:
Family / Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Join the Quincy Public Library and Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) for another amazing program!Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massach...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Family / Families, All Ages
Program Type: Online / Virtual, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Quincy Public Library and Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) for another amazing program!

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Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

Saturday Spanish Conversation Class

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Cancelled
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: All Ages

B.A.B.Y S.T.E.P.S

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Event Details:

A Breastfeeding and Postpartum Support Group for Families!BABY: Building a Better YouSTEPS: Support, Trust, Encouragement, Perseverance, StrengthMonday's 9:00am - 11:00am & Wed...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Event Details:

A Breastfeeding and Postpartum Support Group for Families!

BABY: Building a Better You
STEPS: Support, Trust, Encouragement, Perseverance, Strength

Monday's 9:00am - 11:00am & Wednesday's 4:30pm - 6:30pm

TQ Board Meeting

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Monday Funday: Sensory Play

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and join us at the library as we explore our senses!  With several hands-on stations, kids can explore how things feel, look, and smell. This program is designed for...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and join us at the library as we explore our senses!  With several hands-on stations, kids can explore how things feel, look, and smell. This program is designed for children ages 3-6, but all are welcome to attend.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Quincy Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library

Christmas

All Day
Quincy Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library

Preschool Time

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
Event Details:

Preschool Time incorporates thematic books, music, and more during 45-minute sessions. The theme for this week's storytime is cool cats. This program is designed for children ages ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool Time incorporates thematic books, music, and more during 45-minute sessions. The theme for this week's storytime is cool cats. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome to attend.

Explorer Card Subcommittee

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Novel Meeting

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Event Details:

Meeting to discuss upcoming novel release by Darrick Mayfield

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Event Details:

Meeting to discuss upcoming novel release by Darrick Mayfield

Teen Takeover

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

It's Teen Time! Snacks, crafts, games, and more! Finally, some place you can escape to after school without younger siblings getting in your way.Need a ride? Ask your adult to...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime, Crafts / DIY
Event Details:

It's Teen Time! Snacks, crafts, games, and more! 

Finally, some place you can escape to after school without younger siblings getting in your way.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

Playdate at the Library

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for a playdate at the library! Play stations will be set up for your child(ren) to play with you and other children and their caregivers. Some of the play stations featured...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a playdate at the library! Play stations will be set up for your child(ren) to play with you and other children and their caregivers.

Spanish Conversations

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Performance / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

Saturday Spanish Conversation Class

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Cultural Diversity Club of Quincy, IL welcomes you to join our weekly Spanish conversation class with speaker/teacher, Ignacio Anguiano-Reyes! The Cultural Diversity Club, form...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Cultural Diversity Club of Quincy, IL welcomes you to join our weekly Spanish conversation class with speaker/teacher, Ignacio Anguiano-Reyes!

Monday Funday: Process Art

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Library at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Tonight, we will read a book in the craft corner before creating a craft inspired by the book. Process art focuses on the process of creating art rather than the end result of the ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tonight, we will read a book in the craft corner before creating a craft inspired by the book. Process art focuses on the process of creating art rather than the end result of the craft.

New Year's Eve

All Day
Quincy Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Quincy Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library

Preschool Time

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschool Time incorporates thematic books, music, and more during 45-minute sessions. The theme for this week's storytime is cool cats. This program is designed for children ages ...

Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool Time incorporates thematic books, music, and more during 45-minute sessions. The theme for this week's storytime is cool cats. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome to attend.

Explorer Card Subcommittee

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Novel Meeting

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Event Details:

Meeting to discuss upcoming novel release by Darrick Mayfield

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Event Details:

Meeting to discuss upcoming novel release by Darrick Mayfield

Teen Takeover

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

It's Teen Time! Snacks, crafts, games, and more! Finally, some place you can escape to after school without younger siblings getting in your way.Need a ride? Ask your adult to...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime, Crafts / DIY
Event Details:

It's Teen Time! Snacks, crafts, games, and more! 

Finally, some place you can escape to after school without younger siblings getting in your way.

Playdate at the Library

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a playdate at the library! Play stations will be set up for your child(ren) to play with you and other children and their caregivers. Some of the play stations featured...

Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a playdate at the library! Play stations will be set up for your child(ren) to play with you and other children and their caregivers.

Spanish Conversations

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Performance / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 217-223-1309 in advance. 

Quinsippi Needleworkers

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Stitch in public

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Stitch in public