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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.

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
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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.

Quilters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Homeschool Chess Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

Juneteenth Board Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

QPL Board Meeting

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

Staff Meeting

8:00am - 9:00am
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Baby Time

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

MWB Board Meeting

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre

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

ESL Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

Preschool Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Storytime
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Registration
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

Glow Up: End of School Year Bash!

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:

Celebrate the end of the school year in style with a glow in the dark party! You'll get to make a glow-in-the-dark craft, play fun games, and eat snacks!

Self-Sufficiency Series #2: Watering Methods & Conservation

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 Two of QPL's Self-Sufficiency Series: Watering Methods and Conservation

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Accommodations

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

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
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.

Nonfiction Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room

Closed for Memorial Day

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

The Quincy Public Library will be closed in recognition of Memorial Day, and will reopen Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Toddler Time

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