Upcoming Events

Name: Little Read Author Talk - Ron Kinscherf
Start: 2024-10-05T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-05T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Quincy Public Library

Featured Events

Little Read Author Talk - Ron Kinscherf

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Theatre at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Community Read / Big Read

Age Group:

Children, Family / Families

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Family / Families

Program Type: Community Read / Big Read

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a delightful visit from local author, Ron Kinscherf! Enjoy a lively reading of their story, “I’m With Me”, learn the inspiration behind it, and discover how they and their illustrator brought the book—and all their books—to life.

Big Read Survival Challenge for Teens

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Community Read / Big Read

Age Group:

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

Program Type: Community Read / Big Read

Registration Required

Event Details:

May the odds be ever in your favor!

photo of a light bulb that is also a pencil

Big Read: Adult Creative Writing Workshop

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Community Read / Big Read

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Community Read / Big Read

Registration Required

Event Details:

Did you know that many, many writers have stated how much nature has inspired them? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at creative writing, but just didn't know how to begin?

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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Big Read: Nature Art Class with The Budding Artist

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Large Meeting Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Community Read / Big Read

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: Community Read / Big Read

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us at QPL to celebrate the nature themes in the 2024 Big Read selection, The Bear by Andrew Krivak. Sometimes one finds art in nature, sometimes one finds nature in art, and sometimes one puts nature into

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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Who Am I? Creative Writing to Build (D&D) Character

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Small Conference Room at Quincy Public Library

Program Type:

Community Read / Big Read

Age Group:

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Small Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

Program Type: Community Read / Big Read

Event Details:

Creative writing and tabletop games might not sound like a natural fit, but you'd be surprised. If you have to come up with your own character, how do you do it? Do you start with a name or a weapon?

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Thanksgiving

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Quincy Public Library

Day After Thanksgiving

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Quincy Public Library

Teen Takeover

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

Playtime, Crafts / DIY

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.

Teen Takeover

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

Playtime, Crafts / DIY

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.

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.

Monday Funday: Playdate

6:00pm - 6:45pm

Children

Playtime

Registration

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.

Teen Takeover

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

Playtime, Crafts / DIY

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.

Teen Takeover

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

Playtime, Crafts / DIY

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.

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.

Teen Takeover

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

Playtime, Crafts / DIY

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.

Teen Takeover

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

Playtime, Crafts / DIY

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.

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.

Monday Funday: Sensory Play

6:00pm - 6:45pm

Children

Playtime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Playtime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come and join us at the library as we explore our senses! With several hands-on stations, kids can explore how things feel, look, and smell. This program is designed for children ages 3-6, but all are welcome to attend.

Christmas Eve

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Quincy Public Library

Christmas

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Quincy Public Library

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

Teen Takeover

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

Playtime, Crafts / DIY

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.

Playdate at the Library

10:00am - 10:45am

Children

Playtime

Registration

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.

Teen Takeover

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

Playtime, Crafts / DIY

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.

Teen Takeover

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

Playtime, Crafts / DIY

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.

Playdate at the Library

10:00am - 10:45am

Children

Playtime

Registration

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.

Teen Takeover

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)

Playtime, Crafts / DIY

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.

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