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?

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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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Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Preschool Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

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.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Preschool Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Preschool Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Preschool Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Preschool Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

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Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Birth - Preschool

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Quincy Public Library

Room: Children's Theatre

Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

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