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!

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Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library

Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library

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. 

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library

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. (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
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. 

Renaissance Readers: Cannery Row by John Steinback

10:00am - 11:30am
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:

Renaissance Readers meet at 10:00 am on the second Tuesday of each month.

This month's book selection is Cannery Row by John Steinbeck.

Any interested reader is invited to join the discussion!

Craft Time: Korean Lotus Lanterns

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

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! 

Disclaimer(s)

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
Register Now
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
Register Now
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! 

Disclaimer(s)

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:
logo for thyme square bakery and cafe

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. 

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.