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Toddler Time

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children
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.

Teen Time

Tuesday, August 6, 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 ...

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.

Minecraft Club

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
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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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.

Baby Time

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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.

Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil cover

Bookies

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 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!

Lego Club

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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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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).

ABA Therapy Meeting

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
South Study Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: South Study Room

Preschool Time

Thursday, August 8, 2024 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 ...

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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.

Teen Time

Thursday, August 8, 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 ...

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.

TQ Board Meeting

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
TQALPD Board
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Program Type: TQALPD Board

Friends & Family Time: STEM Fun-Index Card Castle

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Event Details:

Can you create a castle using index cards, tape, and scissors? Find out at the STEM Fun program tonight! This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome. All QPL pro...

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

Can you create a castle using index cards, tape, and scissors? Find out at the STEM Fun program tonight! This program is for children ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome.

Playdate at the Library

Friday, August 9, 2024 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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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.

Let's Taco Bout Books: Teen Book Club

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Reading a book? Let's Taco Bout It! Open discussion of whatever you are reading right now, no themes or required reading here. Eat a taco and find your next favorite book or may...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reading a book? Let's Taco Bout It!

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Logo

The Journey Back: A VR Experience

08/09/2024 @ 9:00pm to 08/24/2024 @ 3:00pm
Computer Area at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

The Journey Back: A VR Experience is an exhibit on loan to the Quincy Public Library from the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. The Journey Back applies virtual ...

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

The Journey Back: A VR Experience is an exhibit on loan to the Quincy Public Library from the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center.

Parkinson's Group

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Cross Stitching Group

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Periodical

Monday Matinee Movies: Periodical

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

Monday Movies take place at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm in the Large Meeting Room. Patrons are invited to bring a snack and non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy! Not sure if you'll enjoy this m...

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

Monday Movies take place at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm in the Large Meeting Room. Patrons are invited to bring a snack and non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy! Not sure if you'll enjoy this movie? Take a look at its audience rating to help you decide!

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