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Timothy West was prolific. Not only that, but what he did was so varied - stage & screen; historical & literary; Shakespeare.

Every month, a member of the staff at QPL share their top favorite books. This month, Carrie Hummel, Outreach Programming Specialist, is sharing her top favorite books with you!

1. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser

"It must be love, it must be love / I fall like a sparrow & fly like a dove / You must be the dream I'm dreaming of / Oh what a feeling, it must be love." - "It Must Be Love" by Alan Jackson

Ever wonder what the staff at Quincy Public library enjoy reading or listening to? Tim, from the Circulation department, has shared his all-time favorite five audiobooks. These are:

First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones and read by Lorelei King 

Did you know that the Quincy Public Library has a Spanish Language fiction section for both adults and young adults?

Do you ever wonder what staff at the Quincy Public Library like to read? Every month, a member of the QPL staff will shere their five favorite books! Jess from Administration's top 5 books are:

You may have noticed that the Quincy Public Library has some smaller displays that last roughly a week. These displays can be fun topics (like Shark Week) or they could be things that shoutout days that last a short amount of time (like Mother's Day or Father's Day).

We wanted to take a moment to look at a juxtaposition currently happening within the walls of the Quincy Public Library. We simultaneously tackle harder topics, while trying to spread joy.

The women's rights movement started in the 1960s and 1970s and its goals were equal rights, opportunities, and personal freedom for women. It was part of the "second wave" of feminism.  To learn more about the women's rights movement and feminism, check out these titles!

The right to vote has a long history in the United States and members of marginalized communities and women had to fight to be able to vote. In 1920, women in the United States were finally granted the right to vote with the 19th Amendment. 

National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries from September 15 to October 15.

Check out these titles: 

National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries from September 15 to October 15. 

Dolly Parton is a country singer-songwriter, actress, and author. Best known for creating Dollywood, starring in 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, she is an American icon.

Do you ever wonder about library staff love to read? Every month, QPL staff will be sharing their top 5 all-time favorite books. This month, Eric has chosen these books as his top 5 favorite books. 

Hollywood movies and television shows would not be same without costumes and costume designers. From shows taking place in 15th century Italy to movies taking place in outer space, these talented men and women have created true Hollywood magic with their work. Check out these tites!