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Did you know that our Illinois Room can double as a quiet space?

Did you guys know that there is a National Historic Site essentially right down the street from Quincy?

Revenge. That's what motivates main character, Wu Zetian, in the novel Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao. Zetian's revenge plot begins as a way to avenge her sister who died at the hands of the military but continues to grow the more corruption she uncovers. 

In 2024, the Quincy Public Library (QPL) has once again attained the prestigious National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) Big Read grant. The Big Read awards recipients up to $20,000 to execute community-wide programming around a chosen book.

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.

Did you know that we sometimes have activities in the Illinois Room?!

Mario. That plucky little plumber that we all know and love. He has been the mustachioed face of Nintendo for literal decades, and like other celebrities, sometimes he gets a little cosmetic work done. 

Every four years, elite athletes from around the globe gather in one place to test their skills. As with other things started by the Greeks, the Olympic games have evolved over the years, but their purpose remains.