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Book Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
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The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Campagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It - Tilar J. Mazzeo

Monday Funday: Playdate at the Library

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, Birth - Preschool
Playtime
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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool
Program Type: Playtime
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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.

NAMI Family Support Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults (18+)
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

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Birth - Preschool
Storytime
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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.

Homeschool Chess Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Chess club for homeschooled kids of all ages.

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.

Minecraft Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
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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

6:00pm - 8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Banned Book Club

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

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Birth - Preschool
Storytime
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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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Test Preparation / Proctoring
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Test Preparation / Proctoring

Lego Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
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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

4:30pm - 6:30pm
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

QPL Board Meeting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Program Type: Board Meeting

Preschool Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Storytime
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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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Test Preparation / Proctoring
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Test Preparation / Proctoring

Wreck This Book: DIY Journal Edition

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Playtime, Crafts / DIY
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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade)
Program Type: Playtime, Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and wreck your book—your way! You'll take old books and transform them into unique, personalized journals.

Self-Sufficiency Series #1: Grow Where You Are with What You Have!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (13+ or 9th -12th grade), Adults (18+), Seniors
Performance / Lecture
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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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Part One of QPL's Self-Sufficiency Series: Grow Where You Are, With What You Have

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Accommodations

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

QPL DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Quincy Public Library, Mobile Library, Outreach
Description:

The Quincy Public Library is closed for an annual staff training and development seminar. The library will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Quincy Fiber Guild

9:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre

Candid Conversations

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Event Details:

Candid Conversations is designed for open, honest, respectful discussion among participants.

Each meeting begins with a short video, followed by a facilitated discussion.

This month's discussion is: TBD

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

9:00am - 11:00am
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

3rd Annual Plant Swap! Drop-Off Period!

04/28/2025 @ 9:00am - 05/02/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Take & Make, Crafts / DIY
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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Take & Make, Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time for our third annual plant swap!

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Accommodations

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