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Cooks and Books!

Monday, May 12, 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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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
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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?

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Toddler Time

Tuesday, May 13, 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.

murder by the book

Renaissance Readers: Murder by the Book by Rex Stout

Tuesday, May 13, 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 Murder by the Book by Rex Stout.Any interested reader is invited to join the...

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 Murder by the Book by Rex Stout.

Any interested reader is invited to join the discussion!

Teen Takeover

Tuesday, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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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Poverty: A Virtual Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 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) for another amazing virtual program! Attend this virtual event with Matthew Desmond by joining us in the library...

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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, Online / Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Quincy Public Library and Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) for another amazing virtual program! Attend this virtual event with Matthew Desmond by joining us in the library to watch it on the big screen, or watch from home.

1 Million Cups Tri-State

Wednesday, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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.

Beautiful Bean Art!

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Family / Families
Event Details:

Tonight, you will flex your creative muscles by creating art using glue and a variety of dried beans. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but supplies are limited; re...

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

Tonight, you will flex your creative muscles by creating art using glue and a variety of dried beans. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but supplies are limited; reservations are requested. 

Girl Scout Troop 5922 Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 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 16, 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.

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

Monday, May 19, 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

Book Group

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library
Event Details:

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store - James McBride

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

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store - James McBride

Monday Funday: Process Art

Monday, May 19, 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.

NAMI Family Support Group

Monday, May 19, 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.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Quilters

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room