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Teen Takeover

Tuesday, April 29, 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 29, 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.

Girl Scout Leader's Meeting

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
North Study Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: North Study Room

Western Illinois Flytyers

Tuesday, April 29, 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

1 Million Cups Tri-State

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Program Type: Board Meeting

Baby Time

Wednesday, April 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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

Preschool Time

Thursday, May 1, 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.

GED Classes

Thursday, May 1, 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

Teen Takeover

Thursday, May 1, 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.

Girl Scout Troop 5922 Meeting

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Playdate at the Library

Friday, May 2, 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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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.

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3rd annual Plant Swap!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make, Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Event Details:

The Quincy Public Library is holding its third annual plant swap! Diversify your house plant variety, your garden plants, or your outdoor flowers!Take what plants you have extra of...

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

The Quincy Public Library is holding its third annual plant swap! Diversify your house plant variety, your garden plants, or your outdoor flowers!

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Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual / Online at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Family / Families
Event Details:

Join the Quincy Public Library and Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) for another amazing virtual program with children's author and producer Dan Santat!Dan Santat is a #1 New York T...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Virtual / Online
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Family / Families
Program Type: Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
Event Details:

Join the Quincy Public Library and Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) for another amazing virtual program with children's author and producer Dan Santat!

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

Monday, May 5, 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

FOL Executive Meeting

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Program Type: Friends of the Library

One Connection

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Puppet Show: Country Mouse and City Mouse

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Puppet Show
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
Event Details:

Country Mouse and City Mouse live very different lives, what will they discover when they try to live like each other? Puppet shows are designed for children of all ages. All QPL p...

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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:

Country Mouse and City Mouse live very different lives, what will they discover when they try to live like each other? Puppet shows are designed for children of all ages.

NAMI Family Support Group

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Support for the family members of those who struggle with mental health.

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Support for the family members of those who struggle with mental health.

Puppet Show: Country Mouse and City Mouse

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Program Type:
Puppet Show
Age Group:
Children, Birth - Preschool
Event Details:

Country Mouse and City Mouse live very different lives, what will they discover when they try to live like each other? Puppet shows are designed for children of all ages. All QPL p...

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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:

Country Mouse and City Mouse live very different lives, what will they discover when they try to live like each other? Puppet shows are designed for children of all ages.

Homeschool Chess Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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, May 6, 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.