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!

Event List

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Christmas Eve

All Day
Quincy Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library

Christmas

All Day
Quincy Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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. 

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
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Bookies

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

Bookies meet at 1:00 on the first Wednesday of every month. (January was a temporary change of date due to New Year's Day.) Book selections are made 3-6 months in advance. Anyone i...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Bookies meet at 1:00 on the first Wednesday of every month. (January was a temporary change of date due to New Year's Day.) Book selections are made 3-6 months in advance. Anyone interested in book discussions is welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Spanish Conversations

Friday, January 10, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Cooks and Books!

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

Do you love to try new recipes? Do you love cookbooks? Or are you a beginning cook who wants to learn, and share experiences with other cooks?QPL has a brand-new book club! At "Coo...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love to try new recipes? Do you love cookbooks? Or are you a beginning cook who wants to learn, and share experiences with other cooks?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Renaissance Readers: Cannery Row by John Steinback

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

Renaissance Readers meet at 10:00 am on the second Tuesday of each month.This month's book selection is Cannery Row by John Steinbeck.Any interested reader is invited to join the d...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Renaissance Readers meet at 10:00 am on the second Tuesday of each month.

This month's book selection is Cannery Row by John Steinbeck.

Any interested reader is invited to join the discussion!

This event is in the "Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Craft Time: Korean Lotus Lanterns

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

America has a rich history of diversity. QPL is offering this Korean lotus lantern program in order to learn about Korean history in America and about aspects of Korean culture. Sa...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

America has a rich history of diversity. QPL is offering this Korean lotus lantern program in order to learn about Korean history in America and about aspects of Korean culture.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Spanish Conversations

Friday, January 17, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Family / Families" group.

Puzzle Swap Drop Off Period

01/20/2025 @ 9:00am to 01/25/2025 @ 12:00pm
Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families
Event Details:

Puzzle Swap: Puzzle Drop-off! Puzzles are coming! The third annual puzzle swap is approaching, to help you change out for something new to you. Do you have puzzles that you h...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families
Event Details:

Puzzle Swap: Puzzle Drop-off!

Puzzles are coming! The third annual puzzle swap is approaching, to help you change out for something new to you.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

It's a Mocktail Pre-Watch Party!

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Performance / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

Need to dry out from all the holiday festivities? You are not alone! The month of January is known as "Dry January" for a reason!  You don't need alcohol to be able to enjoy d...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need to dry out from all the holiday festivities? You are not alone! The month of January is known as "Dry January" for a reason!  You don't need alcohol to be able to enjoy delicious drinks! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

Come join us, have some mocktails and some laughs!Join the Quincy Public Library and Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) for another amazing virtual program! Come to State Street Thea...

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Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us, have some mocktails and some laughs!

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Spanish Conversations

Friday, January 24, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Family / Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

4th Annual Puzzle Swap

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Quincy Public Library is holding its 4th annual puzzle swap to help you change out your puzzle collection. If you missed out on the puzzle drop-off period, but still want to par...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts / DIY
Event Details:

Quincy Public Library is holding its 4th annual puzzle swap to help you change out your puzzle collection.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

To read? Or not to Read? Is often the question that comes up with banned and challenged books. This book club answers that question with a big 'Heck Yes!' In this club, we are...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

To read? Or not to Read? Is often the question that comes up with banned and challenged books. This book club answers that question with a big 'Heck Yes!' In this club, we aren't afraid to be open minded or to tackle tough subjects! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Beast of a Yeast: A How-to Class on Sourdough Bread

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

 January is National Baking Month, and rightly so, because it's cold outside! It's a good time of year to learn a new skill and learn how to bake some yummy stuff that will wa...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:
logo for thyme square bakery and cafe

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Spanish Conversations

Friday, January 31, 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. 

This event is in the "Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

A Night with James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Quincy Public Library and Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) in honor of Black History Month! Come into the library and join us in a watch party as we experience the incredi...

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Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Quincy Public Library and Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) in honor of Black History Month! Come into the library and join us in a watch party as we experience the incredible talent that is James McBride. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Bookies

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

Bookies meet at 1:00 on the first Wednesday of every month. Book selections are made 3-6 months in advance. Anyone interested in book discussions is welcome to attend! This mont...

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Bookies meet at 1:00 on the first Wednesday of every month. Book selections are made 3-6 months in advance. Anyone interested in book discussions is welcome to attend!

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Spanish Conversations

Friday, February 7, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Cooks and Books!

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

Do you love to try new recipes? Do you love cookbooks? Or are you a beginning cook who wants to learn, and share experiences with other cooks?QPL has a brand-new book club! At "Coo...

Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love to try new recipes? Do you love cookbooks? Or are you a beginning cook who wants to learn, and share experiences with other cooks?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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