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Homeschool Chess Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Chess club for homeschooled kids of all ages.

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

Chess club for homeschooled kids of all ages.

Teen Takeover

Tuesday, April 22, 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? Hop on the first ...

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, April 22, 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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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.

Western Illinois Flytyers

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
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Banned Book Club

Tuesday, April 22, 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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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! 

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Accommodations

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

Baby Time

Wednesday, April 23, 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.

GED Classes

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Test Preparation / Proctoring
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Test Preparation / Proctoring

Lego Club

Wednesday, April 23, 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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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).

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

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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...

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

QPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Program Type: Board Meeting

Preschool Time

Thursday, April 24, 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 ...

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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.

Brain Trauma Awareness Organization Meeting Networking for Learning about Brain Injury

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:45am - 1:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Discussion about anxiety and managing anxiety post TBI.

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

Discussion about anxiety and managing anxiety post TBI.

GED Classes

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Test Preparation / Proctoring
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Test Preparation / Proctoring
Wreck this journal

Wreck This Book: DIY Journal Edition

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and wreck your book—your way! You'll take old books and transform them into unique, personalized journals. Tear, paint, doodle, and decorate however you lik...

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

Unleash your creativity and wreck your book—your way! You'll take old books and transform them into unique, personalized journals.

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Accommodations

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

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Self-Sufficiency Series #1: Grow Where You Are with What You Have!

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Performance / Lecture
Age Group:
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to Part One of QPL's Self-Sufficiency Series: Grow Where You Are, With What You HaveFood prices are skyrocketing, and even before prices started going up, more and more peo...

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

Welcome to Part One of QPL's Self-Sufficiency Series: Grow Where You Are, With What You Have

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Accommodations

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

QPL DAY

All Day
Quincy Public Library, Mobile Library, Outreach

The Quincy Public Library is closed for an annual staff training and development seminar. The library will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library, Mobile Library, Outreach
Description:

The Quincy Public Library is closed for an annual staff training and development seminar. The library will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Quincy Fiber Guild

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre

Candid Conversations

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Event Details:

Candid Conversations is designed for open, honest, respectful discussion among participants. Each meeting begins with a short video, followed by a facilitated discussion. Thi...

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

Candid Conversations is designed for open, honest, respectful discussion among participants.

Each meeting begins with a short video, followed by a facilitated discussion.

This month's discussion is: TBD

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

Monday, April 28, 2025 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...

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

Photo of a variety of plants in pots

3rd Annual Plant Swap! Drop-Off Period!

04/28/2025 @ 9:00am to 05/02/2025 @ 5:00pm
Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

It's time for our third annual plant swap!Spring is the time for planting the seedlings you grew, splitting outdoor bulbs, splitting rhizomes to make new houseplants, and starting ...

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Take & Make, Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time for our third annual plant swap!

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Accommodations

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

Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation Board Meeting

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Children's Program

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre

Monday Funday: Process Art

Monday, April 28, 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.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 29, 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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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.