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Monday, December 212:30—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 MoreMonday, December 26:15—7:15 PMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Arabic Storytime @Adams Shore Ages up to 7
The Library is pleased to be working with dedicated community members to offer a monthly storytime in Arabic.
Join us on the first Monday of each month at 6:15 at the Adams Shore library for this program which will be conducted primarily in Arabic with the intention of helping young Arabic language learners to improve their skills.…Learn More3
Tuesday, December 36:30—8:00 PMClassroomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
English Talk Time! Conversation Group for Adult English Language Learners
Are you interested in:practicing your English conversation skills?meeting new people?learning more about the library and the Quincy community?Join us for English Talk Time - the library's program for adult English Language Learners. Led by a trained volunteer teacher, our conversation group gives people the opportunity to practice speaking about practical, everyday topics in English.…Learn More4
Wednesday, December 49:30—11:30 AMOnline
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Interview Practice (Online)
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 412:30—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 MoreWednesday, December 46:30—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 More5
Thursday, December 55:00—8:00 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 MoreThursday, December 57:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Double Booked Book Club for grades 4-7
A book club for adults and their 4-7th grader. Adult and child will both read the book and we will get together on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 to discuss it together. Do you think both the kids and adults will have the same perspective on…Learn More6
Friday, December 612:30—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 More7
Saturday, December 79:30 AM—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 More8
Sunday, December 8Closed
Richardson Building
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Monday, December 912:30—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 More10
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Wednesday, December 119:00 AM—1:00 PMMain LibraryMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
North QuincyNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171
Libraries CLOSED for Staff Development
Libraries CLOSED for Staff Development
Wednesday, December 1112:30—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 MoreWednesday, December 111:00—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 MoreWednesday, December 116:30—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 More12
Thursday, December 128:30—10:00 AMQuincy RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees
Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees
Thursday, December 123:00—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. Each month activities, experiments and instructions will be provided on a different science topic you can do with your child.…Learn MoreThursday, December 125:00—8:00 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 MoreThursday, December 126:00—7:00 PMRichardson BuildingRichardson Building40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Genealogy Club
Bring your genealogical questions, brick walls, and curiosities. Explore the databases and resources available at the Library for genealogical research, and share your stories! (Bring a laptop if you have one!)The Genealogy Club is hosted by The Archives and Special Collections Department.…Learn More13
Friday, December 1312:30—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 More14
Saturday, December 149:30 AM—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 More15
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Monday, December 1612:30—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 More17
Tuesday, December 177:00—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 More18
Wednesday, December 189:30—11:30 AMOnline
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Marketing Plan (Online)
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 1812:30—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 MoreWednesday, December 183:00—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. Each month activities, experiments and instructions will be provided on a different science topic you can do with your child.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 186:30—7:45 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Super Awesome Hangout Club for grades 3-7
Calling all 3rd-7th graders! Come hang out with old friends and make some new ones!
Join us at our hangout in the Children’s blue room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.Wednesday, December 187:00—8:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170
ExPLORE @Wollaston - Ages 8-12
ExPLORE (Experiment, Play, Learn, Observe, Read, Examine) is a series of monthly hands-on science workshops for children ages 8-12, 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 More19
Thursday, December 195:00—8:00 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 MoreThursday, December 197:00—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…Learn More20
Friday, December 209:30—11:00 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Home School Hangout for ages 5-13
Join us on the 3rd Friday of each month for a homeschool program for kids and caregivers, covering topics from STEM to art and beyond!
Our next meeting will be on Friday, September 20th from 9:30-11:00 am…Learn More21
Saturday, December 219:30 AM—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 MoreSaturday, December 2110:00—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 More22
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Monday, December 2312:30—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 More24
Tuesday, December 246:30—7:30 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Bedtime Book Club for Grades 1-3
1-3rd graders and their adult caregivers are invited to join us for this new monthly book discussion. Each month we will choose either a short book or a section of a longer book to read together before the meeting, then get together to discuss it, children and caregivers together.…Learn More25
Wednesday, December 25Closed
Main Library
Adams Shore Library
North Quincy Library
Wollaston Library
Richardson Building
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Thursday, December 265:00—8:00 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 More27
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Saturday, December 289:30 AM—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 MoreSaturday, December 2810:00—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 More29
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Monday, December 3012:30—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 More31