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Baby Time

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
Event Details:

Baby Time is a lap-sit storytime for babies (birth-16 months) and their parents/caregivers, including books, rhymes, and songs. This program targets babies ages birth-16 months, bu...

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

Baby Time is a lap-sit storytime for babies (birth-16 months) and their parents/caregivers, including books, rhymes, and songs. This program targets babies ages birth-16 months, but all are welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)" group.

Lego Club

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Bring your friends to hang out, chat, and build with Legos. Each week, a theme will be given that club members can create, or you can make what you want. We will build for 45 minut...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends to hang out, chat, and build with Legos. Each week, a theme will be given that club members can create, or you can make what you want. We will build for 45 minutes, clean up, and then share our creations (if you wish to).

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.

The Lion and the Mouse Puppet Show

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Puppet Show
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
Event Details:

Lion and Mouse weren't always friends, in fact they were probably closer to enemies! This is the story of how Mouse and Lion became the best of friends and learned that small acts ...

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

Lion and Mouse weren't always friends, in fact they were probably closer to enemies! This is the story of how Mouse and Lion became the best of friends and learned that small acts of kindness can be repaid in unexpected ways.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Playdate at the Library

Friday, April 4, 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...

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.

The Lion and the Mouse Puppet Show

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Puppet Show
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
Event Details:

Lion and Mouse weren't always friends, in fact they were probably closer to enemies! This is the story of how Mouse and Lion became the best of friends and learned that small acts ...

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

Lion and Mouse weren't always friends, in fact they were probably closer to enemies! This is the story of how Mouse and Lion became the best of friends and learned that small acts of kindness can be repaid in unexpected ways.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family / Families" group.

Week of the Young Child: Music Monday

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool, Family / Families
Event Details:

Come celebrate Week of the Young Child with AOK Partners! Music Monday will feature Cornerstone & Child and Family Connections. All QPL programs are free and open to the public...

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

Come celebrate Week of the Young Child with AOK Partners! Music Monday will feature Cornerstone & Child and Family Connections. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but space is limited; reservations are requested. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.

Monday Funday: Process Art

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Library at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
Event Details:

Tonight, we will read a book together 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 resul...

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

Tonight, we will read a book together 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family / Families" group.

Week of the Young Child: Tasty Tuesday

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool, Family / Families
Event Details:

Come celebrate Week of the Young Child with AOK Partners! Tasty Tuesday will feature Quincy Children's Museum. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but space is limite...

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

Come celebrate Week of the Young Child with AOK Partners! Tasty Tuesday will feature Quincy Children's Museum. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but space is limited; reservations are requested. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)" group.

Minecraft Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Join us at QPL’s first Minecraft Club. This unstructured program allows children to relax after school and play Minecraft with friends using the library’s Nintendo Switch Lites! Pa...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at QPL’s first Minecraft Club. This unstructured program allows children to relax after school and play Minecraft with friends using the library’s Nintendo Switch Lites! Participants can bring their own devices to the program as well.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family / Families" group.

Week of the Young Child: Work Together Wednesday

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool, Family / Families
Event Details:

Come celebrate Week of the Young Child with AOK Partners! Work Together Wednesday will feature West Central Childcare Connection. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, ...

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

Come celebrate Week of the Young Child with AOK Partners! Work Together Wednesday will feature West Central Childcare Connection. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but space is limited; reservations are requested. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)" group.

Lego Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Bring your friends to hang out, chat, and build with Legos. Each week, a theme will be given that club members can create, or you can make what you want. We will build for 45 minut...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends to hang out, chat, and build with Legos. Each week, a theme will be given that club members can create, or you can make what you want. We will build for 45 minutes, clean up, and then share our creations (if you wish to).

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family / Families" group.

Week of the Young Child: Artsy Thursday

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool, Family / Families
Event Details:

Come celebrate Week of the Young Child with AOK Partners! Artsy Thursday will feature Transitions Parents as Teachers and Birth to 5 Illinois. All QPL programs are free and open to...

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

Come celebrate Week of the Young Child with AOK Partners! Artsy Thursday will feature Transitions Parents as Teachers and Birth to 5 Illinois.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family / Families" group.

Week of the Young Child: Family Friday

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool, Family / Families
Event Details:

Come celebrate Week of the Young Child with AOK Partners! Family Friday will feature Clarity Healthcare. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but space is limited; res...

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

Come celebrate Week of the Young Child with AOK Partners! Family Friday will feature Clarity Healthcare. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but space is limited; reservations are requested. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.

Monday Funday: Sensory Play

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
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, Birth - Preschool
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
Event Details:

Toddler Time familiarizes toddlers with Library resources using music, songs, and playtime. This program is designed for children ages 16 months to 36 months, but all are welcome t...

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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:

Toddler Time familiarizes toddlers with Library resources using music, songs, and playtime. This program is designed for children ages 16 months to 36 months, but all are welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)" group.

Minecraft Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Join us at QPL’s first Minecraft Club. This unstructured program allows children to relax after school and play Minecraft with friends using the library’s Nintendo Switch Lites! Pa...

Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at QPL’s first Minecraft Club. This unstructured program allows children to relax after school and play Minecraft with friends using the library’s Nintendo Switch Lites! Participants can bring their own devices to the program as well.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.

Baby Time

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
Event Details:

Baby Time is a lap-sit storytime for babies (birth-16 months) and their parents/caregivers, including books, rhymes, and songs. This program targets babies ages birth-16 months, bu...

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

Baby Time is a lap-sit storytime for babies (birth-16 months) and their parents/caregivers, including books, rhymes, and songs. This program targets babies ages birth-16 months, but all are welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)" group.

Lego Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Bring your friends to hang out, chat, and build with Legos. Each week, a theme will be given that club members can create, or you can make what you want. We will build for 45 minut...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends to hang out, chat, and build with Legos. Each week, a theme will be given that club members can create, or you can make what you want. We will build for 45 minutes, clean up, and then share our creations (if you wish to).

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.

Preschool Time

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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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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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Family / Families" group.

Family Game Night

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Family / Families
Event Details:

Join us for game night with family and friends while making new friends! Games can help children develop logic and reasoning skills, improve critical thinking, and boost spatial re...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Family / Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for game night with family and friends while making new friends! Games can help children develop logic and reasoning skills, improve critical thinking, and boost spatial reasoning.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family / Families" group.

Bunny Sock Hop

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool, Family / Families
Event Details:

Hippity hop on down to the Quincy Public Library for the Bunny Sock Hop!  Giggle, wiggle, and hop along to spring-themed music, books, and games.  Then follow every-bunny...

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

Hippity hop on down to the Quincy Public Library for the Bunny Sock Hop!  Giggle, wiggle, and hop along to spring-themed music, books, and games.  Then follow every-bunny's favorite rabbit as he leads you on an exciting egg hunt!

Closed for Easter Holiday

All Day
Quincy Public Library, Mobile Library

The Quincy Public Library will be closed for the Easter Holiday on Saturday, April 19, 2025, and will reopen Monday, April 21, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library, Mobile Library
Description:

The Quincy Public Library will be closed for the Easter Holiday on Saturday, April 19, 2025, and will reopen Monday, April 21, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.

Monday Funday: Playdate at the Library

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Preschool" group.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
Event Details:

Toddler Time familiarizes toddlers with Library resources using music, songs, and playtime. This program is designed for children ages 16 months to 36 months, but all are welcome t...

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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:

Toddler Time familiarizes toddlers with Library resources using music, songs, and playtime. This program is designed for children ages 16 months to 36 months, but all are welcome to attend.