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Wednesday, December 19:30—10:30 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Community Yoga Class (In-Person)
Join us for 60-minutes of FREE yoga in the Meeting Room at the Main Library.
Instructor Rhiannon, of Humble Roots Yoga, uses physical demonstration, verbal direction, modifications and variations to make this class suitable for beginners and seasoned yogis alike.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 110:00—11:00 AMOnline
Toddler Storytime with Miss Dorothy (Online)
Join Miss Dorothy for Toddler Storytime live online! 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.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 11:00—3:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Movie Matinee: Let Him Go
Join us for a matinee screening of Let Him Go, starring Diane Lane and Kevin Costner. Retired sheriff George Blackledge and wife Margaret are bent on finding their grandson after the death of their son. Their daughter-in-law Lorna has taken the boy to go live with another man.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 16:30—7:15 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
CANCELED - Family PJ Storytime with Mrs. Miller (In Person) - CANCELED
An evening pajama storytime for the whole family. Join us for a family pajama storytime for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult. We will read stories, sing songs, recite rhymes, and more. Room capacity is limited. Face masks recommended for anyone age 2 and older.2
Thursday, December 29:30—10:15 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
CANCELED - Rock-a-Bye Baby Storytime with Mrs. Miller - Ages 4-11 months (In-Person)
An introduction to stories, songs, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises for very young children, ages 4-11 months, accompanied by an adult. Room capacity is limited. Face masks recommended for anyone age 2 and older.Thursday, December 26:00—8:00 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Crane Library 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 More3
Friday, December 36:00—8:30 PMMain LibraryMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
After Hours at the Crane: Snowed In!
Come meet your neighbors and enjoy some food, drink, and entertainment when we open up the Main Library after hours for adults 21 and over.
We'll have a cash bar and light refreshments, courtesy of the Townshend, Fuji, and Casual Cup Cafe. We'll also have live music from Heavy Necker and a murder mystery scavenger hunt! No tickets are necessary, and no admission fee will be charged.…Learn More4
Saturday, December 410:00 AM—4:00 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Crane Library 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 MoreSaturday, December 410:30—11:00 AMOnline
Music and Movement with Miss Rubi (Online)
Join us Live Online to sing and dance with Rubi Lichauco!
Miss Rubi’s programs are so popular that there wouldn’t be enough space inside for everyone so we will be moving back to virtual programs for the winter months. Please have some wooden spoons to keep the beat, a scarf or small towel for hiding games and bring a stuffie along with you to join the fun.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 42:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Movie Matinee: Let Him Go
Join us for a matinee screening of Let Him Go, starring Diane Lane and Kevin Costner. Retired sheriff George Blackledge and wife Margaret are bent on finding their grandson after the death of their son. Their daughter-in-law Lorna has taken the boy to go live with another man.…Learn More5
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Monday, December 610:00—11:00 AMOnline
ABC Storytime with Miss June (Online)
Join Miss June live online each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet! We’ll read stories, sing songs and play games all centered around the letter of the day, including our favorite game: Mystery Bag! For the months of November and December, we'll be exploring the letters X, Y, Z, A, and B.7
Tuesday, December 710:00—11:00 AMAdams ShoreAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Toddler Storytime with Miss Lori (In-Person)
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.…Learn More8
Wednesday, December 89:30—10:30 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Community Yoga Class (In-Person)
Join us for 60-minutes of FREE yoga in the Meeting Room at the Main Library.
Instructor Rhiannon, of Humble Roots Yoga, uses physical demonstration, verbal direction, modifications and variations to make this class suitable for beginners and seasoned yogis alike.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 810:00—11:00 AMOnline
Toddler Storytime with Miss Dorothy (Online)
Join Miss Dorothy for Toddler Storytime live online! 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.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 81:00—3:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Movie Matinee: Respect
Join us for a matinee screening of Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson. Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a young child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom. Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice and become the Queen of Soul.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 86:30—7:15 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Family PJ Storytime with Mrs. Miller (In Person)
An evening pajama storytime for the whole family. Join us for a family pajama storytime for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult. We will read stories, sing songs, recite rhymes, and more. Room capacity is limited. Face masks recommended for anyone age 2 and older.9
Thursday, December 99:30—10:15 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Rock-a-Bye Baby Storytime with Mrs. Miller - Ages 4-11 months (In-Person)
An introduction to stories, songs, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises for very young children, ages 4-11 months, accompanied by an adult. Room capacity is limited. Face masks recommended for anyone age 2 and older.Thursday, December 93:00—4:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170
Preschool Discovery: Space (In-Person)
Drop by the Wollaston Library with your preschooler, ages 3-5, any time between 3:00 and 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 MoreThursday, December 96:00—8:00 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Crane Library 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 More10
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Saturday, December 1110:00 AM—4:00 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Crane Library 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 MoreSaturday, December 112:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Movie Matinee: Respect
Join us for a matinee screening of Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson. Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a young child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom. Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice and become the Queen of Soul.…Learn More12
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Monday, December 1310:00—11:00 AMOnline
ABC Storytime with Miss June (Online)
Join Miss June live online each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet! We’ll read stories, sing songs and play games all centered around the letter of the day, including our favorite game: Mystery Bag! For the months of November and December, we'll be exploring the letters X, Y, Z, A, and B.14
Tuesday, December 1410:00—11:00 AMAdams ShoreAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Toddler Storytime with Miss Lori (In-Person)
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.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 1410:00—11:00 AMOnline
Aging Strong: Mindset Reset (Online)
Join Debbie Lyn Toomey, RN, coordinator of the Tufts Medical Center’s Injury Prevention Program, for this engaging and valuable program live online and continuing on the second and fourth Tuesdays.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend any of all of the sessions in this multi-part program that teaches and empowers aging adults and those who care for them with skills and ideas that decrease falls and increase independence.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 143:30—4:30 PM1st Floor Conference RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Come give input and share ideas on what YOU want to see happen at the library.
Have fun and gain volunteer and leadership experience!
Contact quteen@ocln. org to find out more or sign up…Learn MoreTuesday, December 147:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Phoenix Book Club - Grades 5-8 (In Person)
Children in grades 5 through 8 are invited to join us to discuss a new theme or genre each month. Children choose their own books from a list of suggestions or they can suggest their own choices to Miss Amanda. Each month children will meet and share their thoughts on the book they read and the theme or genre.…Learn More15
Wednesday, December 159:30—10:30 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Community Yoga Class (In-Person)
Join us for 60-minutes of FREE yoga in the Meeting Room at the Main Library.
Instructor Rhiannon, of Humble Roots Yoga, uses physical demonstration, verbal direction, modifications and variations to make this class suitable for beginners and seasoned yogis alike.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 1510:00—11:00 AMOnline
Toddler Storytime with Miss Dorothy (Online)
Join Miss Dorothy for Toddler Storytime live online! 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.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 151:00—3:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Movie Matinee: Emma.
Join us for a matinee screening of Emma. , starring Anna Taylor-Joy. A headstrong, high-spirited, and privileged young woman severely overestimates her matchmaking abilities as she meddles in the romantic lives of people in her small and sleepy English town during the 1800s.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 156:30—7:15 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Family PJ Storytime with Mrs. Miller (In Person)
An evening pajama storytime for the whole family. Join us for a family pajama storytime for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult. We will read stories, sing songs, recite rhymes, and more. Room capacity is limited. Face masks recommended for anyone age 2 and older.16
Thursday, December 169:30—10:15 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Rock-a-Bye Baby Storytime with Mrs. Miller - Ages 4-11 months (In-Person)
An introduction to stories, songs, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises for very young children, ages 4-11 months, accompanied by an adult. Room capacity is limited. Face masks recommended for anyone age 2 and older.Thursday, December 166:00—8:00 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Crane Library 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 More17
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Saturday, December 182:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Movie Matinee: Emma.
Join us for a matinee screening of Emma. , starring Anna Taylor-Joy. A headstrong, high-spirited, and privileged young woman severely overestimates her matchmaking abilities as she meddles in the romantic lives of people in her small and sleepy English town during the 1800s.…Learn More19
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Wednesday, December 229:30—10:30 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Community Yoga Class (In-Person)
Join us for 60-minutes of FREE yoga in the Meeting Room at the Main Library.
Instructor Rhiannon, of Humble Roots Yoga, uses physical demonstration, verbal direction, modifications and variations to make this class suitable for beginners and seasoned yogis alike.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 223:00—4:00 PMAdams ShoreAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Preschool Discovery: Space (In-Person)
Drop by the Adams Shore Library with your preschooler, ages 3-5, any time between 3:00 and 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 More23
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Saturday, December 25Closed
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Adams Shore Library
Wollaston Library
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Tuesday, December 2810:00—11:00 AMOnline
Aging Strong: Ageless Grace (Online)
Join Debbie Lyn Toomey, RN, coordinator of the Tufts Medical Center’s Injury Prevention Program, for this engaging and valuable program live online and continuing on the second and fourth Tuesdays. This session we will be joined by Denise Medved, creator of Ageless Grace.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 283:30—4:30 PM1st Floor Conference RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Come give input and share ideas on what YOU want to see happen at the library.
Have fun and gain volunteer and leadership experience!
Contact quteen@ocln. org to find out more or sign up…Learn MoreTuesday, December 287:00—8:30 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
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Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 10-15 (In-Person) - 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, but we will be running more campaigns in the coming months.…Learn More29
Wednesday, December 299:30—10:30 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Community Yoga Class (In-Person)
Join us for 60-minutes of FREE yoga in the Meeting Room at the Main Library.
Instructor Rhiannon, of Humble Roots Yoga, uses physical demonstration, verbal direction, modifications and variations to make this class suitable for beginners and seasoned yogis alike.…Learn More30
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Friday, December 31All DayAdams ShoreAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Main LibraryMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
WollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170
Libraries Close at 12:30pm
The Main Library and ALL branches will close at 5:00 p. m.
Friday, December 3111:30 AM—12:00 PMOlmsted LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Happy Noon Year's Eve (In Person)
Too young to stay awake until midnight? Join us at 11:30 on Friday, December 31st to hear a story and dance in the New Year as we count down to Noon. We will have a craft for you to take and make at home, while supplies last. The weather looks…Learn More