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Saturday, October 210:00 AM—2:00 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 More
Saturday, October 212:00—6:00 PMFront LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Quincy Food Truck and Music Festival - Children's Performers
The Main Library's Front Lawn will be THE hot spot for children's entertainers during the Quincy Annual Food Truck & Musical Festival. Pack your lawn chairs and blankets!With 20 ~ 25 food trucks, 5 bands, 5 children’s entertainers & much more this annual Quincy event has become one of the cities most popular event of the fall season! Each year the numbers of guests increase as “the word is out” about this amazing festival.…Learn More
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Monday, October 410:00—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 month of October, we'll be exploring the letters U, V, and W.
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Tuesday, October 510:00—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 More
Tuesday, October 53:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Coding Club - Ages 5-6 (In Person) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Coding Club for ages 5-6 is an introduction to coding and basic coding concepts through storytimes and “unplugged” (or screen-free) activities. Children will have the opportunity to practice using coding bots. This is a four-week series that requires registration and takes place on the following dates:
Tuesday, October 5; Tuesday, October 12; Tuesday, October 19; andTuesday, October 26;We ask that those who register do their best to attend all sessions.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 610:00—11:00 AMFront LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Toddler Storytime with Miss Dorothy (Outside)
Join Miss Dorothy for Toddler Storytime on the lawn at the Main Library! 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 More
Wednesday, October 66:30—7:30 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.
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Thursday, October 79:30—10:30 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, October 710:00—11:30 AMFront LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
English Walk (and Talk!) Time (Outside)
Join us for this outdoor English Talk Time event! English Talk Time is the library’s ESOL conversation group program. Participants will take a nice walk around Quincy Center while having casual conversation to practice communicating in English. This is a nice opportunity to meet new people and see the sights around Quincy Center.…Learn More
Thursday, October 711:00 AM—12:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Mother Goose on the Loose with Mrs. Miller - Ages 12-23 months (In Person) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
A storytime for Rock-a-Bye Baby graduates, ages 12-23 months, who are mobile; includes stories, songs, fingerplays and creative movement for young children accompanied by an adult. This is a four-week series that requires registration and takes place on the following dates:Thursday, October 7; Thursday, October 14; Thursday, October 21; and Thursday, October 28; We ask that families who register do their best to attend all sessions.…Learn More
Thursday, October 73:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Coding Club - Ages 7-9 (In Person) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Coding Club for ages 7-9 is an introduction to block-based coding using Scratch and code. org projects for beginning coders. Children will also have the opportunity to get hands-on experience using coding bots. This is a four-week series that requires registration and takes place on the following dates:
Thursday, October 7; Thursday, October 14; - CANCELLEDThursday, October 21; and Thursday, October 28; We ask that families who register do their best to attend all sessions.…Learn More
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Friday, October 810:00—11:00 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Toddler Storytime with Miss Cat (In Person)
Join Miss Cat for Toddler Storytime at the Main Library! 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 More
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Saturday, October 910:00 AM—2:00 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 More
Saturday, October 910:30—11:15 AMFront LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Music and Movement with Miss Rubi (Outside)
Sing and dance with Rubi Lichauco outdoors on the library lawn! Rubi brings her popular preschool program to our front lawn, so put on your favorite dancing shoes, clear some floor space, and join us for this lively mix of music and movement. Please bring a stuffie along with you to join the fun.…Learn More
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Monday, October 11Closed
Main Library
Adams Shore Library
Wollaston Library
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Tuesday, October 1210:00—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 More
Tuesday, October 123:30—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
Tuesday, October 127:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Phoenix Book Club - Grades 5-8 (In Person) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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 More
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Wednesday, October 1310:00—11:00 AMFront LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Toddler Storytime with Miss Dorothy (Outside)
Join Miss Dorothy for Toddler Storytime on the lawn at the Main Library! 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 More
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Thursday, October 149:30—10:30 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, October 1410:00—11:30 AMFront LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
English Walk (and Talk!) Time (Outside)
Join us for this outdoor English Talk Time event! English Talk Time is the library’s ESOL conversation group program. Participants will take a nice walk around Quincy Center while having casual conversation to practice communicating in English. This is a nice opportunity to meet new people and see the sights around Quincy Center.…Learn More
Thursday, October 143:00—4:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170
Preschool Discovery: Magnets (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.
Come and explore magnets! We'll learn about what is magnetic, use magnets to build, race with magnets and more!Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public LibraryRoom capacity is limited.…Learn More
Thursday, October 146:00—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 More
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Friday, October 1510:00—11:00 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Toddler Storytime with Miss Cat (In Person)
Join Miss Cat for Toddler Storytime at the Main Library! 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 More
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Saturday, October 1610:00 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 More
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Monday, October 1810:00—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 month of October, we'll be exploring the letters U, V, and W.
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Tuesday, October 1910:00—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 More
Tuesday, October 197:00—8:30 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
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 More
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Wednesday, October 2010:00—11:00 AMFront LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Toddler Storytime with Miss Dorothy (Outside)
Join Miss Dorothy for Toddler Storytime on the lawn at the Main Library! 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 More
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Thursday, October 2110:00—11:30 AMFront LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
English Walk (and Talk!) Time (Outside)
Join us for this outdoor English Talk Time event! English Talk Time is the library’s ESOL conversation group program. Participants will take a nice walk around Quincy Center while having casual conversation to practice communicating in English. This is a nice opportunity to meet new people and see the sights around Quincy Center.…Learn More
Thursday, October 216:00—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 More
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Friday, October 2210:00—11:00 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Toddler Storytime with Miss Cat (In Person)
Join Miss Cat for Toddler Storytime at the Main Library! 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 More
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Saturday, October 2310:00 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 More
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Monday, October 2510:00—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 month of October, we'll be exploring the letters U, V, and W.
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Tuesday, October 2610:00—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 More
Tuesday, October 263:30—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
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Wednesday, October 2710:00—11:00 AMOnline
Toddler Storytime with Miss Dorothy (ONLINE)
Join Miss Dorothy for Toddler Storytime on Zoom this morning as it is too wet to be outside on the the lawn. 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 More
Wednesday, October 273:00—4:00 PMAdams ShoreAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Preschool Discovery: Magnets (In-Person)
Drop by the Adams Shore Library with your preschooler, ages 3-5, any time between 10:00 and 11:00 a. m. to do some fun simple science together. Activities, experiments and instructions will be provided for science you can do with your child.
Come and explore magnets! We'll learn about what is magnetic, use magnets to build, race with magnets and more!Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public LibraryRoom capacity is limited.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 289:30—10:30 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, October 2810:00—11:30 AMFront LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
English Walk (and Talk!) Time (Outside)
Join us for this outdoor English Talk Time event! English Talk Time is the library’s ESOL conversation group program. Participants will take a nice walk around Quincy Center while having casual conversation to practice communicating in English. This is a nice opportunity to meet new people and see the sights around Quincy Center.…Learn More
Thursday, October 286:00—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 More
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Friday, October 2910:00—11:00 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Toddler Storytime with Miss Cat (In Person)
Join Miss Cat for Toddler Storytime at the Main Library! 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 More
Friday, October 293:00—4:30 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
HallowTeen Event!
Teens: Come and join us on Friday October 29th for our HallowTeen event! Listen to spooky music, paint Halloween ornaments, and win a prize for best costume!*Costume contest will be at 4pm*
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Saturday, October 3010:00—11:00 AMOnline
Halloween Storytime with Miss June & Miss Catherine (Online)
Join us live online to celebrate Halloween from home with us in costume! Join us for some spooky, kid-friendly stories and silly rhymes, and get ready to do the monster bash in your finest Halloween wear!
Saturday, October 3010:00 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 More
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