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Monday, April 110:00—10:45 AMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

ABC Storytime @North Quincy for ages 3-5

In this storytime series for preschoolers we will explore a different letter of the alphabet each time we meet. We’ll read stories, sing songs and play games all centered around the letter of the day, including our favorite game: Mystery Bag!

Monday, April 112:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Shop for great deals on gently used books, audiobooks, CDS & DVDs for all ages at the Friends of the Library bookstore! 100% of the proceeds from this volunteer-run bookstore are used to support free events and services for all ages at the Library.…Learn More

Monday, April 13:00—4:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

StoryLab: Space with Miss Amanda @Wollaston - Ages 4-8

StoryLab is a combination storytime and science activity for children ages 4-8. We will use stories to introduce a science concept or topic, then explore that topic further with science demonstrations, activities, and experiments.

Monday, April 16:00—7:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Strategic Planning Listening Session 2 @ Main Library

Public listening session for TCPL strategic plan.

Tuesday, April 210:00—10:45 AMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Toddler Storytime @Adams Shore for ages 2-3

Join Miss Lori for Toddler Storytime at Adams Shore! This program for two- and three-year-olds and their caregivers introduces simple stories and concepts to young children. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and felt board activities will be used to reinforce concepts.

Tuesday, April 23:00—4:00 PMNQ Dinegan RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

CANCELED - North Quincy Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Teens: Come and join us to discuss teen events and services at the library. You can make a change! Give us your feedback, earn volunteer hours, and meet other teens! Contact quteen@ocln. org with questions …Learn More

Tuesday, April 26:00—7:00 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Strategic Planning Listening Session 1 @ North Quincy

Strategic planning listening session

Tuesday, April 27:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Panels and Pages Graphic Novel Book Club for grades 5-7

Children in grades 5-7 are invited to join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm for our Grades 5-7 Graphic Novel book club. Each month we will discuss a different graphic novel. April's Title is Turtle in Paradise: The Graphic Novel by Jennifer Holm.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 27:00—8:00 PMOnline

Celebrating a Book Birthday with Author Megumi Inouye: "The Soul of Gift Wrapping" (Online)

We are celebrating the release of Megumi's's book, "The Soul of Gift Wrapping Creative Techniques for Expressing Gratitude, Inspired by the Japanese Art of Giving" with cake and conversation! As we approach holidays such as Mother's and Father's Day, learn how to both wrap beautifully and show gratitude for those you are gifting to - who knew that the act of giving a thoughtfully wrapped gift can be a creative, caring act for both the giver and the receiver? We hope you can join us for what will be a fascinating and fun evening.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 27:00—8:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

What's the Astrolo-Tea?

Join astrologer & reference librarian Rosie for a fun & informational event on Astrology! Enjoy some tea & light snacks as we discuss the 12 signs, individual birth charts & how to read them, and what the upcoming transits in the stars for the next month mean for you.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 39:30—10:30 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Community Yoga Class

Join us for 60-minutes of FREE yoga at the Main Library! Instructor Rhiannon, of Humble Roots Yoga, uses physical demonstration, verbal instruction, modifications and variations to create all level classes for all fitness abilities. Rhiannon is a 200hr registered and certified yoga teacher, mental health/wellness advocate and founder of Humble Roots Yoga.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 310:00—11:00 AMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Strategic Planning Listening Session 2 @ North Quincy

Public listening session for TCPL strategic plan.

Wednesday, April 310:00 AM—12:00 PM2nd Floor Conference RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Manet Community Outreach Drop-In Hours

The Manet Community Outreach Team holds drop-in hours at the Main Library every Wednesday from 10:00 a. m. to Noon. Registered nurses are on hand to provide things like:harm reduction materials like Narcan, wound care kits and fentanyl test stripssnacks, clothing, toiletries to those who need themreferrals for SUD treatment or Medication Assisted Treatment, or referrals to a Recovery Navigator for specific help for those looking for recovery from addictionreferrals for primary care doctors with Manet, or schedule follow up appointments with Manet providersset up appointments with a health insurance navigator if someone needs help obtaining or changing health insurance plansappointment booking for testing for STI/Hep C/HIV, point people in the right direction for anything else they may need help withAll are welcome and no appointment is needed.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 311:00—11:45 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Singing Storytime Ages 2-5

Join Ms Rebekah at the Main Library for Singing Storytime! All kids ages 2-5 are invited to meet in the Children's Room on Wednesday mornings. Come ready to learn about instruments, sing favorite songs, and do some dancing!

Wednesday, April 312:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Wednesday, April 32:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Matinee Movie: The Color Purple

Musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about the life-long struggles of an African American woman living in the south during the early 1900s. Rated PG-13Runtime: 140 minutesGenerously sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.

Wednesday, April 33:00—4:00 PMTeen SpaceMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

TEEN Crafternoon: Bracelet making

Stop by our monthly crafternoon to make something! This months' craft: bracelet making! Crafternoon is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. This event is for teens in grades 8-12 ONLY.

Wednesday, April 36:00—7:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

Strategic Planning Listening Session 1 @ Wollaston Library

Public listening session for TCPL strategic plan.

Wednesday, April 36:30—7:15 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

PJ Storytime -- Ages 1-5

Join us for a monthly family pajama storytime for the whole family on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. This program is especially for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult.…Learn More

Thursday, April 49:30—10:15 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Rock-a-Bye Baby Storytime with Mrs. Miller - Ages 4-11 months

An introduction to stories, songs, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises for very young children, ages 4-11 months, accompanied by an adult.

Thursday, April 410:00—11:30 AMOlmsted LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

CANCELED - Walk and Talk! (Outdoor - weather permitting)

Are you interested in:practicing your English conversation skills?learning about Quincy Center?meeting new people?Please join us for Walk and Talk! Led by 2 volunteer teachers, the walks start at the Quincy Library and follow different routes around Quincy Center (a maximum distance of 2 miles, walked at a slow pace).…Learn More

Thursday, April 41:00—2:00 PMOnline

Ask a Law Librarian (Online)

Are you seeking legal information or assistance in navigating state, local and federal laws? Every Thursday at 1PM join a law librarian for a virtual Zoom Q&A session. There are 15 Trial Court Law Libraries located across Massachusetts to serve the courts, attorneys and the public.…Learn More

Thursday, April 45:00—8:00 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Thursday, April 46:00—8:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Acoustic Song Circle with Mike Delaney

Singers, musicians, poets, and listeners are invited to share an evening of acoustic music and spoken word. Life-long Quincy resident, Mike Delaney, will host an acoustic song circle. Performers will take turns playing songs or reciting poems. You might call this a cèilidh (Scottish) or a céilí (Irish), both pronounced “KAY-lee,” but everyone is welcome for this family-friendly gathering.…Learn More

Friday, April 512:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Friday, April 52:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Audio Described Movie: Dark Waters

Join us as we introduce Audio Described Movies, hosted on the first Friday of each month. Today, join us for the audio descriptive version of Dark Waters. Audio description (also referred to as “description” or “video description”) is defined as “the verbal depiction of key visual elements in media and live productions.…Learn More

Saturday, April 69:30 AM—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Saturday, April 610:30—11:00 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Music and Movement with Miss Rubi - Ages 0-2

We invite our youngest patrons age 0-2 to join Miss Rubi for a Music and Movement program especially designed for them. These sessions will feature baby bounces, tickles, wiggles, finger plays and nursery rhymes with parent participation. This program is especially for children ages 0-2 accompanied by an adult.…Learn More

Saturday, April 611:15—11:45 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Music and Movement with Miss Rubi - Ages 3-6

We invite Miss Rubi's fans ages 3-6 to join us for a Music and Movement program full of large scale movements, rhythm clapping, finger plays and nursery rhymes including early literacy and music activities. Parent participation highly encouraged. So put on your favorite dancing shoes and join us for this lively mix of music and movement.…Learn More

Sunday, April 73:00—4:00 PMRichardson BuildingMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Concerts at the Crane: Scott Woolweaver & Lynn Salmonsen ~ Viola & Piano

Scott Woolweaver playing the viola in a church, accompanied by Lynn Salmonsen on piano.

Join us for a Sunday afternoon concert in the beautiful historic Richardson Building featuring Scott Woolweaver and Lynn Salmonsen on viola and piano. Scott Woolweaver, viola, graduated with distinction from the University of Michigan School of Music where he won the Joseph Knitzer and Earl V.…Learn More

Monday, April 810:00—10:45 AMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

ABC Storytime @North Quincy for ages 3-5

Monday, April 812:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Monday, April 82:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Solar Eclipse Live Stream Viewing

Join us for a live stream viewing of the total solar eclipse! On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun.…Learn More

Monday, April 82:00—4:00 PMOlmsted LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Solar Eclipse Viewing on the Lawn!

Join us on the library lawn to watch the total solar eclipse! On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun.…Learn More

Monday, April 82:00—3:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

Strategic Planning Listening Session 2 @ Wollaston Library

Public listening session for TCPL strategic plan.

Monday, April 83:00—4:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

StoryLab: Space with Miss Amanda @Wollaston - Ages 4-8

Monday, April 86:00—8:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Eclipse Movie Night: The Twilight Saga - Eclipse

Celebrate the solar eclipse with a movie night, we'll be screening The Twilight Saga: Eclipse! The third installment of the "Twilight" saga finds Bella forced to choose between Edward, a vampire and the love of her life, or Jacob Black, a werewolf and her best friend.…Learn More

Monday, April 87:00—8:00 PMOnline

CANCELED - "The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers" (Online)

Design is central to the appeal, messaging, and usefulness of books, but to most readers, it’s mysterious or even invisible. Through interiors as well as covers, designers provide structure and information that shape the meaning and experience of books.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 910:00—10:45 AMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Toddler Storytime @Adams Shore for ages 2-3

Tuesday, April 93:30—4:30 PM1st Floor Conference RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Teens: Come and join us to discuss teen events and services at the library. You can make a change! Give us your feedback, earn volunteer hours, and meet other teens! You must have filled out a volunteer application to attend TAB. Contact quteen@ocln.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 96:30—7:00 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

PJ Storytime @North Quincy - Ages 1-5

Join us at the North Quincy Branch on the second Tuesday of each month for an evening pajama storytime for the whole family! Children ages 1-5 will particularly enjoy this storytime, as we’ll sing songs, read books, recite rhymes, and more!…Learn More

Tuesday, April 97:00—8:00 PMNorth QuincyNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Great Quincy Bake-Off @ North Quincy

Love to bake? Want to try new recipes and make new friends with other local foodies? Join the Great Quincy Bake-Off!April's baking challenge is French-inspired desserts! Bring a dessert of your choosing to share. This program is for adults (18+) only.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 109:30—10:30 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Community Yoga Class

Wednesday, April 1010:00 AM—12:00 PM2nd Floor Conference RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Manet Community Outreach Drop-In Hours

Wednesday, April 1011:00—11:45 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Singing Storytime Ages 2-5

Wednesday, April 1012:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Wednesday, April 101:00—2:00 PMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Puppy Pages @ Adams Shore Ages 6-8

Meet Elliot the therapy dog and spend some time practicing your reading with him. Young readers ages 6-8 are invited to spend 10 minutes reading aloud to Elliot. Reading takes practice and reading aloud with a patient and non-judgmental canine friend is a great way for young readers to practice and become more confident.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 101:30—2:30 PMTeen SpaceMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

TEEN Art Club

If you're a teen in grades 8-12 who loves art, stop by Teen Art Club and get creative! Bring your own project or start a new one with our supplies. Teen Art Club is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Library. This program is for teens in grades 8-12 ONLY.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 102:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Matinee Movie: Matilda

An intelligent little girl who is neglected by her parents discovers that she has telekinetic powers. Not until a teacher shows her kindness for the first time does she realize that she can use those powers to do something about her sufferings and help her friends as well.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 106:30—8:30 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

Wollaston Adults Board Game Night

Adults are invited to join us for a monthly board game night at the Wollaston Branch Library. We'll have different games available every month. If you're a board game fan, join us to try out a new game. If you haven't played a board game since you were a kid, join us too! Games will be appropriate for adult players and rules and help are provided.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 107:00—8:30 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

The Reclaiming Folk: Celebrating the Voices of People of Color in Folk Music

The Reclaiming Folk Event Series is a celebration of people of color in Folk Music. Folk Music is traditional music, folk music is storytelling, folk music is music of the people, folk music is a voice for what’s happening in the world today. In our society, there is often no space for marginalized people to tell their stories.…Learn More

Thursday, April 118:30—9:30 AMQuincy RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees

Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Trustees

Thursday, April 119:30—10:15 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Rock-a-Bye Baby Storytime with Mrs. Miller - Ages 4-11 months

An introduction to stories, songs, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises for very young children, ages 4-11 months, accompanied by an adult.

Thursday, April 1110:00—11:30 AMOlmsted LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Walk and Talk! (Outdoor - weather permitting)

Thursday, April 1110:30—11:30 AMQuincy RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Strategic Planning: Board of Library Trustees Focus Group

Strategic Planning - Board of Library Trustees Focus Group

Thursday, April 111:00—2:00 PMOnline

Ask a Law Librarian (Online)

Thursday, April 113:00—4:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

Preschool Discovery @Wollaston - Ages 3-5

Drop by the Wollaston Library with your preschooler, ages 3-5, any time between 3:00 p. m. to 4:00 p. m. to do some fun simple science together. Activities, experiments and instructions will be provided for science you can do with your child. We're exploring space this month, looking at constellations, meteor impacts and the planets of our solar system.…Learn More

Thursday, April 113:00—6:00 PMTeen SpaceMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

TEEN AND TWEEN Open Gaming (with VR!) with One Up Games

One-Up Games will be visiting the library and bringing along a variety of game consoles, from Switches through Xboxes, including VR headsets! If you've ever wanted to try one of these out but haven't gotten a chance, now's the time. This program is for tweens and teens in grades 6-12 ONLY.…Learn More

Thursday, April 115:00—8:00 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Thursday, April 117:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Night Owls Book Club - Grades 3-4 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

We invite children in grades 3 and 4 to join us to discuss a chapter book or graphic novel on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. We’ll vote for upcoming titles at the end of each meeting. On Thursday, April 11th we’ll get together discuss to discuss The International House of Dereliction by Jacqueline Davies.…Learn More

Thursday, April 117:00—8:30 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Stop Buying Bins: Simplify Your Space with Author Bonnie Tomlinson

Join us for an enlightening evening with Bonnie Borromeo Tomlinson, the author of "Stop Buying Bins & Other Blunt But Practical Advice from a Home Organizer" and "Stop Pushing Perfection + Just Create a Home You Can Actually Keep Neat. " During this event, Bonnie will cover essential spring cleaning tips including:Strategies for downsizing possessions to adapt to any living situation or challenge.…Learn More

Friday, April 1210:00—11:00 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Home School Hangout for ages 5-13

Join us on the 2nd Friday of each month for a homeschool program for kids and caregivers, covering topics from STEM to art and beyond!Join us on Friday, April 12th at 10:00 am for Reading music for beginners: Come ready to learn about the science of music,…Learn More

Friday, April 1212:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Friday, April 123:00—4:00 PMTeen SpaceMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

TEEN Spring Picnic Party

Come join us at the spring picnic party for lawn games, board games, and snacks! Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Library. This program is for teens in grades 8-12 ONLY.

Saturday, April 139:30 AM—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Saturday, April 1310:00—11:00 AMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Double Booked Book Club

A new book club for parents/guardians and their 3-5th grader. You can read the book together or separately and join us to discuss what you read on the second Saturday of each month. On Saturday, April 13th at 10:00 am we will be meeting to discuss Love that Dog by Sharon Creech Copies of the book are available to check out at the Main Library, or as an ebook or audio through Libby and Hoopla.…Learn More

Saturday, April 132:00—3:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Massachusetts: The Library State

Join us for a presentation about the amazing history and cultural treasures represented across the Bay State’s libraries in honor of National Library Week!When Benjamin Franklin donated more than 100 books to the tiny Massachusetts town, newly named in his honor, he probably didn’t realize the impact he would have.…Learn More

Sunday, April 142:30—3:30 PMOnline

Persia: Crossroads for Art and Culture (Online)

Spend your Sunday afternoon learning about the arts of Asia from experts at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco! Each month will focus on a unique topic from this vast, diverse, and ever evolving continent. This month, uncover the unique artistic elements of ancient Middle Eastern art, and its influence on art across Asia and Europe.…Learn More

Monday, April 15All Closed

Main Library

Adams Shore Library

North Quincy Library

Wollaston Library

Tuesday, April 169:00 AM—5:00 PMAdams ShoreAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Balloon Craft @Adams Shore

Stop by the Adams Shore Library, during library hours, Tuesday, April 16 – Thursday, April 18th to pick up a balloon craft, while supplies last. You can make your craft right away or take it home to make later.

Tuesday, April 1610:00—11:45 AMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Children's Movie - Trolls Band Together @ Adams Shore

Join us at the Adams Shore Library on Tuesday, April 16th at 10:00 am as we watch Trolls Band Together and sing along. We'll provide the lyrics if you provide your enthusiastic singing! All ages are welcome. Rated PG Runtime 91 minutes…Learn More

Tuesday, April 161:00—2:00 PMOnline

A Brief History of the Coast Guard with Retired Captain Greg Ketchen (Online)

Join Greg Ketchen, a retired U. S. Coast Guard Captain living in Osterville, MA for a fascinating deep dive into the history of the Coast Guard. America’s oldest seagoing service has an exceptionally rich history and those who have served in the Coast Guard here in Massachusetts have made significant contributions to that history.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 162:00—4:00 PMNorth QuincyNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Creation Station @North Quincy for All Ages

Join us at the North Quincy Library on Tuesday, April 16th from 2:00-4:00 pm for an afternoon of crafting and creating as we upcycle old magazines, books, and leftover art materials into artistic and engineering masterpieces! Children of all ages,…Learn More

Tuesday, April 163:00—4:00 PMNQ Dinegan RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

North Quincy Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Tuesday, April 167:00—8:30 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Dungeons and Dragons Ages 10-15 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

New and experienced players are invited to join us for this introduction to D&D 5th edition game play. Take on the role of a fantasy hero in this Dungeons & Dragons game. We will meet for an hour and a half for to play this story. Please note: There is no wait list for this program.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 167:00—8:30 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Adult Board Game Night @ North Quincy

Do you love to play board games? Have friends who love them, too? Want to meet other people in your neighborhood to enjoy a good round of Settlers of Cataan with? Join us for an adult board game night at the North Quincy library! Come enjoy some board games (or bring your own if you prefer!) and meet new friends to play with.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 179:30—10:30 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Community Yoga Class

Wednesday, April 1710:00 AM—12:30 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

North Quincy Matinee Movie: The Color Purple

A musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about the life-long struggles of an African American woman living in the south during the early 1900s. Rated PG-13.

Wednesday, April 1710:00 AM—12:00 PM2nd Floor Conference RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Manet Community Outreach Drop-In Hours

Wednesday, April 1712:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Wednesday, April 172:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Matinee Movie: Me Before You

Young and quirky Louisa "Lou" Clark (Emilia Clarke) moves from one job to the next to help her family make ends meet. Her cheerful attitude is put to the test when she becomes a caregiver for Will Traynor (Sam Claflin), a wealthy young banker left paralyzed from an accident two years earlier.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 172:30—4:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Super Awesome Hangout Club for grades 3-5

Calling all 3rd, 4th & 5th graders! Come hang out with old friends and make some new ones! Come hangout with us on the third Wednesday of each month in the Children’s blue program room. Join us at our hangout on Wednesday, April 17th at 2:30 pm for Round Robin Storytelling and Blackout Poetry.

Wednesday, April 173:00—4:00 PMAdams ShoreAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Preschool Discovery @Adams Shore - Ages 3-5

Drop by the Adams Shore Library with your preschooler, ages 3-5, any time between 3:00 p. m. to 4:00 p. m. to do some fun simple science together. Activities, experiments and instructions will be provided for science you can do with your child. We're exploring space this month, looking at constellations, meteor impacts and the planets of our solar system.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 177:00—8:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

ExPLORE @Wollaston - Grades 4-6

ExPLORE (Experiment, Play, Learn, Observe, Read, Examine) is a series of monthly hands-on science workshops for children in grades 4-6, covering a wide variety of topics. Meeting at the Wollaston Branch Library on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:00 pm each workshop has a short portion of instruction and then exploration and experimentation.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 177:00—8:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Preserving Nature's Legacy: A Tribute to Charles Eliot with DCR Ranger Dan Byrnes

Welcome back the Friends of the Blue Hills! Join us as we learn about Charles Eliot, a visionary landscape architect who stood as the founding force behind the Blue Hills Reservation. Instrumental in the late 19th century, Eliot played a pivotal role in shaping America’s approach to public spaces.…Learn More

Thursday, April 1810:00—11:30 AMOlmsted LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Walk and Talk! (Outdoor - weather permitting)

Thursday, April 1810:00—11:00 AMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

Snap Circuits @Wollaston for Ages 8+

Photo of a circuit board with the words Snap Circuits above it

Join us on Thursday, April 18th at the Wollaston Library from 10:00 to 11:00 to explore electric circuits with Snap Circuits! Use our circuitry kits to put together circuit boards that will make lights blink, sounds turn on, propellers spin, and more! We've got everything kids will need to work on these projects, including instructions.…Learn More

Thursday, April 181:00—2:00 PMOnline

Ask a Law Librarian (Online)

Thursday, April 182:00—4:00 PMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Movie @ Adams Shore: The Good House

Join us at Adams Shore Library for a matinee screening of The Good House. Hildy, a divorced small-town realtor, struggles to feel normal in her day-to-day life. A struggling alcoholic, Hildy constantly spends her days lying and creating excuses to justify her drinking.…Learn More

Thursday, April 185:00—8:00 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Thursday, April 187:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Review Crew for grades 5-7

Do you like talking about books, movies, or video games? Want your favorites displayed in the children's room? The Review Crew for 5-7th graders will meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Main Library to present and discuss our thoughts on library materials, write reviews, and put together a display to share our favorites with the rest of the children's room!Join us on Thursday, April 18th at 7:00 pm.…Learn More

Friday, April 1912:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Friday, April 191:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Life Size Candyland for ages 4+

Families are invited to join us on Friday, April 19th to play our giant Candyland at the library! If you have ever wanted to traverse through the world of Candyland, your time has come! Explore the Peppermint Forest and Gumdrop Path (and more!) to get to the Candy Kingdom! Try to collect all of our Candyland stickers and decorate your own Candy Kingdom crown.…Learn More

Saturday, April 209:30 AM—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Saturday, April 2010:00—11:00 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Toy Time - Ages 9-23 months

Come to the library for a free playtime session with your baby, ages 9- 23 months full of age appropriate toys and activities plus socializing with other children and caregivers. A fun time for all and a chance to practice large and small muscle development.…Learn More

Saturday, April 2010:00—11:00 AMNQ Dinegan RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Preschool Discovery @North Quincy - Ages 3-5

Drop by the North Quincy Branch Library with your preschooler, ages 3-5, any time between 10:00 and 11:00 a. m. on the third Saturday of each month to do some fun simple science together. We're exploring space this month, looking at constellations, meteor impacts and the planets of our solar system.…Learn More

Sunday, April 213:00—4:00 PMRichardson BuildingMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Concerts at the Crane: Wayman Chin ~ Piano

Wayman Chin, a pianist, sitting thoughtfully at a piano with his hands on his chin.

Join us for a Sunday afternoon concert in the beautiful historic Richardson Building featuring pianist Wayman Chin. Pianist Wayman Chin has performed widely throughout the United States, Asia, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, his concerts include performances at Princeton University, the Curtis Institute of Music, Jordan Hall in Boston, and the Honolulu Academy of Arts and the Old First Concert Series in San Francisco.…Learn More

Monday, April 2210:00—10:45 AMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

ABC Storytime @North Quincy for ages 3-5

Monday, April 2212:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Monday, April 223:00—4:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

StoryLab: Space with Miss Amanda @Wollaston - Ages 4-8

Monday, April 226:00—8:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Earth Day Movie Night: The Biggest Little Farm

Celebrate Earth Day with a documentary screening! Join us as we screen The Biggest Little Farm. Director John Chester, his wife Molly and their dog Todd attempt to turn 200 acres of land outside Los Angeles into a sustainable farm. The couple document their quest to work in harmony with the land as well as ward off pests, predators and wildfires to protect their crops and animals.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 2310:00—10:45 AMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Toddler Storytime @Adams Shore for ages 2-3

Tuesday, April 233:30—4:30 PM1st Floor Conference RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Tuesday, April 237:00—8:00 PMOnline

Q&A with C.S. Harris: Author of the "Sebastian St. Cyr" Historical Mystery Series (Online)

Candice Proctor, aka C. S. Harris and C. S. Graham, is the USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of more than two dozen novels including the Sebastian St. Cyr Regency mystery series written under the name C. S. Harris, the C. S. Graham thriller series co-written with Steven Harris, and seven historical romances.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 237:00—8:30 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Paint & Mocktail Night

Come join us for an alcohol-free version of a paint and sip! Bring your friends and come enjoy an evening of painting and mocktails at the North Quincy library. Supplies are limited, so please register by filling out your information below. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Library.

Wednesday, April 249:30—10:30 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Community Yoga Class

Wednesday, April 249:30—11:30 AMOnline

Citizenship Preparation Class (Online Zoom)

Are you preparing for the U. S. citizenship exam? The library can help! The library's free citizenship class helps students prepare for the civics and the English portions of the test. The class meets online (using Zoom) every Wednesday morning for 10 weeks and is designed for intermediate-level English speakers.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 2410:00 AM—12:00 PM2nd Floor Conference RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Manet Community Outreach Drop-In Hours

Wednesday, April 2411:00—11:45 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Singing Storytime Ages 2-5

Wednesday, April 2412:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Wednesday, April 241:00—2:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

TWEEN Crafternoon for grades 5-8

Tween Crafternoon is a monthly craft program just for grades 5-8. Join us at 1:00 pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month to try your hand at a different project. Join us on Wednesday, April 24th at 1:00 pm to craft with Perler beads.

Wednesday, April 242:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Matinee Movie: Dumb Money

Dumb Money is the ultimate David vs. Goliath tale, based on the insane true story of everyday people who flipped the script on Wall Street and got rich by turning GameStop (yes, the mall videogame store) into the world’s hottest company. In the middle of everything is regular guy Keith Gill (Paul Dano), who starts it all by sinking his life savings into the stock and posting about it.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 243:00—4:00 PMTeen SpaceMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

CANCELED - TEEN Crochet Club

If you're a teen in grades 8-12 who loves to crochet, or wants to learn how, stop by Teen Crochet Club and get creative! Bring your own project or start a new one with our supplies. Teen Crochet Club is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Library.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 246:30—7:30 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Page Turners Graphic Novel Book Club for grades 3-5

Children in grades 3-5 are invited to join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm for our Page Turners graphic novel book club. Each month we will discuss a different graphic novel and make our own.

Wednesday, April 246:30—8:30 PMOnline

Citizenship Preparation Class (Online Zoom)

Are you preparing for the U. S. citizenship exam? The library can help! The library's free citizenship class helps students prepare for the civics and the English portions of the test. The class meets online (using Zoom) every Wednesday evening for 10 weeks and is designed for intermediate-level English speakers.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 247:00—8:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

Banned Book Club @Wollaston

This new bi-monthly book discussion will featuring frequently challenged and banned books. Every other month, join us at the Wollaston library to discuss a book that has had frequent challenges in libraries and other institutions across the United States.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 247:00—8:00 PMClassroomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

National Poetry Month: Make a Blackout Poem!

Celebrate National Poetry Month by making your own Blackout Poem! Erasure poetry, also known as blackout poetry, is a form of found poetry wherein a poet takes an existing text and erases, blacks out, or otherwise obscures a large portion of the text, creating a wholly new work from what remains.…Learn More

Thursday, April 259:30—10:15 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Rock-a-Bye Baby Storytime with Mrs. Miller - Ages 4-11 months

An introduction to stories, songs, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises for very young children, ages 4-11 months, accompanied by an adult.

Thursday, April 2510:00—11:30 AMOlmsted LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Walk and Talk! (Outdoor - weather permitting)

Thursday, April 251:00—2:00 PMOnline

Ask a Law Librarian (Online)

Thursday, April 253:00—4:00 PMTeen SpaceMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

TEEN Comic Books and Bites Club

Stop by our Comic Books and Bites Club! Each month we'll read a graphic novel we vote on, and munch on some international snacks while we discuss the book!For April's meeting, we'll be reading Ms. Marvel: No Normal by G. Willow Wilson, available for pick up at the Teen desk or through the Libby or Hoopla apps!This month's international snacks are from France.…Learn More

Thursday, April 255:00—8:00 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Friday, April 2610:00—11:00 AMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Homeschool Advisory Team for Parents

Homeschool grownups are invited to participate in the Homeschool Advisory Team! Join us on March 22nd from 10:00-11:00 am in person or over Zoom for a monthly meeting to discuss current and future programs to support homeschool families in Quincy.…Learn More

Friday, April 2612:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Friday, April 262:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Foreign Film Friday: The Sea Inside

Join us as we introduce Foreign Film Fridays, with titles from other countries & languages. Today, join us for our next film in a language other than English: The Sea Inside. This involving rumination on life and death is the fact-based story of a Spanish quadriplegic (Javier Bardem) battling for the right to die.…Learn More

Saturday, April 279:30 AM—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Saturday, April 2710:00—11:00 AMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Preschool Discovery - Ages 3-5

Drop by the Main Library children's room with your preschooler, ages 3-5, any time between 10:00 a. m. to 11:00 a. m. on the fourth Saturday of each month to do some fun simple science together. Activities, experiments and instructions will be provided for science you can do with your child.…Learn More

Monday, April 2910:00—10:45 AMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

ABC Storytime @North Quincy for ages 3-5

No Registration Required

Monday, April 2912:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

No Registration Required

Monday, April 293:00—4:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

StoryLab: Space with Miss Amanda @Wollaston - Ages 4-8

No Registration Required

Tuesday, April 3010:00—10:45 AMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Toddler Storytime @Adams Shore for ages 2-3

No Registration Required

Tuesday, April 303:00—8:30 PMNorth QuincyNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171
NQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171
NQ Dinegan RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Teen Study Hall @ North Quincy

Get ready for AP tests and finals with quiet study areas just for 9-12th graders at the North Quincy Library! Enjoy free snacks and a space away from the noisy library to work on your preparing for your exams.

No Registration Required

Tuesday, April 306:30—7:30 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Meditation with Neeni Decha

Meditation is about training your mind to calm down and become peaceful. A peaceful mind can reduce stress and bring positivity to your daily interactions-at home, in the workplace or wherever you are. A consistent practice of meditation can improve your overall quality of life.…Learn More

No Registration Required

Tuesday, April 307:00—8:30 PMClassroomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Rush Hour Reading Group: Curbing Traffic

Are you interested in bringing transportation topics to the table and discussing how we move in our world and how that impacts our experiences in our community? Join us as we partner with Quincycles for a book discussion series to explore transportation equity, multimodal access, and how our built environment keeps us safe (or not) and connects us (or not).…Learn More

No Registration Required