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Spanish Conversations

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Performance / Lecture
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture

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Accommodations

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

Bookies

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Book Club
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. (January was a temporary change of date due to New Year's Day.) Book selections are made 3-6 months in advance. Anyone interested in book discussions is welcome to attend.

Spanish Conversations

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Performance / Lecture
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture

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!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Book Club, Crafts / DIY
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Registration
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?

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Accommodations

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

Storytime - Bria Gardner

9:30am - 10:30am
Children, Adults (18+)
Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Red Van
Age Group: Children, Adults (18+)
Program Type: Storytime

Craft Time: Korean Lotus Lanterns

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Register Now
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
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.

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Accommodations

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

Spanish Conversations

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Performance / Lecture
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Puzzle Swap Drop Off Period

01/20/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/25/2025 @ 12:00pm
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families
Event Details:

Puzzle Swap: Puzzle Drop-off!

Puzzles are coming! The third annual puzzle swap is approaching, to help you change out for something new to you.

It's a Mocktail Pre-Watch Party!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Performance / Lecture
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need to dry out from all the holiday festivities? You are not alone! The month of January is known as "Dry January" for a reason!  You don't need alcohol to be able to enjoy delicious drinks! 

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Accommodations

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

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
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Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us, have some mocktails and some laughs!

Spanish Conversations

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Performance / Lecture
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

4th Annual Puzzle Swap

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families, All Ages
Crafts / DIY
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors, Family / Families, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts / DIY
Event Details:

Quincy Public Library is holding its 4th annual puzzle swap to help you change out your puzzle collection.

Banned Book Club

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Book Club
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Registration
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. 

Beast of a Yeast: A How-to Class on Sourdough Bread

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Crafts / DIY
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

January is National Baking Month, and rightly so, because it's cold outside! It's a good time of year to learn a new skill and learn how to bake some yummy stuff that will warm you up from the inside out. 

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Accommodations

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

Spanish Conversations

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Performance / Lecture
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

A Night with James McBride

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
Register Now
Registration
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) in honor of Black History Month! Come into the library and join us in a watch party as we experience the incredible talent that is James McBride. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookies

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Book Club
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!

Spanish Conversations

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Performance / Lecture
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture

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!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Book Club, Crafts / DIY
Register Now
Registration
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. 

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults (18+), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Cancelled
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: , ,
Event Details:

Come and join us! Teens interested in joining the Teen Advisory Board are welcome to drop by a meeting anytime. We meet every second Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

Spanish Conversations

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Performance / Lecture
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Spanish Conversations

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Performance / Lecture
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Spanish Conversations

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Performance / Lecture
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Performance / Lecture

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookies

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Book Club
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!

This month's book is The Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard.