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!

Upcoming Events

Name: Cooks and Books!
Start: 2025-01-13T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-13T19:30:00-06:00
Location: Large Meeting Room

Featured Events

photo of an open cookbook and food nearby

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

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.

photo of a pink and a purple Korean lotus lantern

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

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.

Black Artists Music Trivia!

Thursday, February 13, 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

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:

How well do you think you know black music and musicians? Black music has been used to express joy and sorrow, speak on political, economic, and social issues, and to bring people together.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

photo of a hand planting bean seeds in rows

3rd annual Seed Swap!

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts / DIY

Age Group:

Adults (18+), Seniors

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors

Program Type: Crafts / DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Quincy Public Library is holding its third annual seed swap to help you diversify your garden and grow healthy herbs and vegetables!

Today is the day to pick your new seeds!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Cooks and Books!

Monday, March 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

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.

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Playdate at the Library

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Playtime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

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.

New Year's Eve

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Quincy Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Quincy Public Library

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

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.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Ultimate Brick Show

9:00am - 3:00pm

Children, Birth - Preschool, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Family / Families

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Family / Families

Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this family program with The Ultimate Brick Show. Children can let their creativity shine in the Lego build zones, learn to code to move robots, make noise, and talk with professionals there!

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

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