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Children's Program

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre

Monday Funday: Process Art

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, Birth - Preschool
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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool
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Tonight, we will read a book together in the craft corner before creating a craft inspired by the book. Process art focuses on the process of creating art rather than the end result of the craft.

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
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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.

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
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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)
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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.

Girl Scout Leader's Meeting

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: North Study Room

Western Illinois Flytyers

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

1 Million Cups Tri-State

9:00am - 10:30am
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Program Type: Board Meeting

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
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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
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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

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
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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

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.

Girl Scout Troop 5922 Meeting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Playdate at the Library

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Playtime
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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required
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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.

3rd annual Plant Swap!

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Take & Make, Crafts / DIY
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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Take & Make, Crafts / DIY
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The Quincy Public Library is holding its third annual plant swap! Diversify your house plant variety, your garden plants, or your outdoor flowers!

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

Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Family / Families
Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Virtual / Online
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Family / Families
Program Type: Performance / Lecture, Online / Virtual
Event Details:

Join the Quincy Public Library and Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) for another amazing virtual program with children's author and producer Dan Santat!

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

FOL Executive Meeting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Program Type: Friends of the Library

One Connection

5:30pm - 7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Puppet Show: Country Mouse and City Mouse

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, Birth - Preschool
Puppet Show
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Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool
Program Type: Puppet Show
Registration Required
Event Details:

Country Mouse and City Mouse live very different lives, what will they discover when they try to live like each other? Puppet shows are designed for children of all ages.