Name: Minute Madness Reading Challenge Begins!
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Friday, March 1All DayMain LibraryMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Minute Madness Reading Challenge Begins!

Join us for an All Ages reading competition among 23 other libraries! Participating libraries will compete each week in March for the most minutes, and all kinds of reading counts: books, graphic novels, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers. This will be a bracket style competion in the spirit of March Madness, so every minute counts! Mark your reading down each day at the link here.…Learn More

Friday, March 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

Friday, March 12:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

CANCELED - Audio Described Movie: Dune

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 Dune. 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, March 29:30 AM—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Saturday, March 210:30—11:00 AMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Music and Movement with Miss Rubi - Ages 0-2 @ North Quincy

Due to election set up at the Main Library Miss Rubi will be moving to the North Quincy Library this month. 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.…Learn More

Saturday, March 211:15—11:45 AMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Music and Movement with Miss Rubi - Ages 3-6 @ North Quincy

Due to election set up at the Main Library Miss Rubi will be moving to the North Quincy Library this month. 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.…Learn More

Sunday, March 33:00—4:00 PMRichardson BuildingMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Concerts at the Crane: Essex Piano Trio ~ "Paying it Forward"

The three members of the Essex Piano Trio in black and white attire elegantly pose with cellos, show

Join us for a Sunday afternoon concert in the beautiful historic Richardson Building as we welcome back the Essex Piano Trio. A concept well-known in our post-Pandemic generation, Paying it Forward, has been very much a part of the trail of musical progress and respect through the centuries.…Learn More

Monday, March 410:00—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, March 412:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Monday, March 42:00—3:00 PMOnline

Job Search Help -- Design A Career That Fulfills You (Online)

Tammy Gooler Loeb, author of Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacle and Design A Career That Fulfills You, will offer insights from her 20+ years of experience as a career and executive coach. You spend a great deal of time at work -- more than you do with your family, sleeping, or in other important areas of your life.…Learn More

Monday, March 43:00—4:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

StoryLab: Life Science 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. For directions and information about the Wollaston Library, please click here.

Monday, March 46:15—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 More

Tuesday, March 510:00—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, March 512:30—1:30 PMOnline

A Visit with the Lowell National Historical Park (Online)

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes that began there still reverberate in our shifting global economy and serve as a living testament to the dynamic human story of the industrial revolution.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 53:00—4:00 PMNQ Dinegan RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

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, March 57:00—8:00 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth 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!March's baking challenge is cake decorating! Bring a cake of your choosing, decorated however you want. For the comfort of all bake-off attendees, please bring a list of ingredients in case of allergens.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 57:00—8:15 PMOnline

New England Lighthouses and the People Who Kept them w/Author Jeremy D'Entremon (Online)

Everyone knows that there's "something about lighthouses" that gives them broad appeal, but their vital role in our history and culture is little appreciated. Our early nation was built on maritime economy, and lighthouses were part of the system that made that possible.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 69:30—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, March 610:00 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, March 611:00—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, March 612:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Wednesday, March 62:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Matinee Movie: 9 to 5

Three female office workers become friends and get revenge against their boss, a sexist egotistical lying hypocritical bigot, and in so doing create a more efficient and pleasant work environment. Rated PGRuntime: 110 minutesGenerously sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.

Wednesday, March 63:00—4:00 PMTeen SpaceMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

TEEN Crafternoon: Bath bombs

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

Wednesday, March 66:30—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

Wednesday, March 67:00—8:00 PMClassroomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Oscars Trivia Night

Join us for a glamorous evening of Hollywood excitement at our Oscars-themed trivia night! Test your knowledge of the silver screen, from classic films to modern blockbusters & Oscar nominees, as we celebrate the magic of the movies. Gather your fellow film buffs, grab some popcorn, and get ready to dazzle with your movie expertise.…Learn More

Thursday, March 7All DayMain LibraryMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Minute Madness Challenge: Remember to Log Your Minutes!

Remember to log your reading! Round 1 of Minute Madness ends today at 2pm. This is bracket style competition in the spirit of March Madness, so every minute counts! Mark your reading down each day at the link here. Round 1: (March 1- March 7) This week will be a “free for all” - all libraries will compete and the 16 libraries with the most minutes logged by 2pm on Thursday, March 7 will land a spot on the bracket.…Learn More

Thursday, March 79:30—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, March 710:00—11:00 AMOnline

Author and Historian Marion Gibson Discusses "Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials" (Online)

Take an opportunity to discuss witches and witchcraft with historian and author Marion Gibson through her book, "Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials". This book is a fascinating, vivid global history of witch trials across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, told through thirteen distinct trials that illuminate the pattern of demonization and conspiratorial thinking that has profoundly shaped human history.…Learn More

Thursday, March 71:00—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, March 73:00—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 More

Thursday, March 73:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

TEEN 2nd Act play: I'll Be There For You

2nd Act presents: I'll Be There For You. The play follows a group of young people as they create an original play inspired by their daily lives, using the stage as a way to better understand themselves and the world around them. They pull themes from their own lived experience, such as gender and immigrant identity, relationships with adults, and the ways alcohol and other drugs can reshape the landscape of a young person's life.…Learn More

Thursday, March 75:00—8:00 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Thursday, March 76:00—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, March 810:00—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, March 8th at 10:00 am for Getting Ready for an Eclipse: Homeschool kids and their grownups are invited to join us to learn more about what happens during an eclipse and make Eclipse Pinhole Projectors for the upcoming eclipse on Monday, April 8.…Learn More

Friday, March 812:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Saturday, March 99:30 AM—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Saturday, March 910:00—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, March 9th at 10:00 am we will be meeting to discuss Stuntboy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds Copies of the book are available for pick up in the Children’s Room.…Learn More

Sunday, March 102:30—3:30 PMOnline

The Goddess: Images of Power (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, explore various cultural and religious manifestations of female deities.…Learn More

Monday, March 11All DayChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Registration Begins for Children's Program Series

Starting today, Monday, March 11th at 9 AM, registration is open for the following Children's Program Series - Click on the name of the program you want to go to the registration form for it:Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime - Ages 12-23 months - Tuesdays at 10 AMMother Goose on the Loose Storytime - Ages 12-23 months - Thursdays at 11 AMChickadees Book Group - Grades 1-2 - Mondays at 6:30 PMCoding Club - Grades 2-3 - Mondays at 3 PMCoding Club - Grades 4-5 - Thursdays at 3 PMEvents not listed here do not require registration.…Learn More

Monday, March 1112:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Monday, March 112:00—3:00 PMOnline

Job Search Help -- How To Power Network (Online)

Learn all the tools necessary to develop extensive networks that access the hidden job market and that will pay continuing dividends throughout one’s career. Attendees will learn a comprehensive step-by-step process that starts with people they already know and generates a continuing source of new and valued professional contacts.…Learn More

Monday, March 117:00—8:00 PMOnline

Marcia A. Zug Discusses "You'll Do - A History of Marrying for Reasons Other Than Love" (Online)

Author Talk with Marcia Zug: "You'll Do - A History of Marrying for Reasons Other Than Love" (Online)Why have people married through history? When you read about arranged marriages, marriages of convenience, dowries, etc. do you wonder what was the benefit of that particular system? Join us for this enlightening conversation with Professor Marcia Zug, as she discusses the history of marriage, how it's affected so many of our social norms, and if there is a benefit to taking economics and politics out of marriage so it can just be about love.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 129:00 AM—1:00 PMAdams ShoreAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Main LibraryMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Libraries CLOSED for Staff Development

Tuesday, March 1212:30—1:30 PMOnline

The History of Presidential Libraries (Online)

In 1939 Franklin Roosevelt donated his papers to the Federal Government. He believed a nation must “believe in the capacity of its own people so to learn from the past that they can gain in judgement in creating their own future. " This began a Federal system of Presidential Libraries that currently has fifteen institutions, 600 million pages of documents, 20 million photographs, 750,000 museum objects, and more than 500 terabytes of electronic data.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 123:30—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, March 127:00—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. February/March's title is Donner Dinner Party by Nathan Hale. Pick…Learn More

Tuesday, March 127:00—8:00 PMClassroomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Winter Wellness Book Club: Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown

Embrace the winter season with warmth, wisdom, and wonderful reads. This limited-time book club is specially curated to embrace the winter season and promote well-being. This special book club will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from January through March.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 139:30—10:30 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Community Yoga Class

Wednesday, March 1310:00 AM—12:00 PM2nd Floor Conference RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Manet Community Outreach Drop-In Hours

Wednesday, March 1312:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Wednesday, March 131:00—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, March 131:30—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, March 132:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Matinee Movie: Mary, Queen of Scots

Scottish Queen Mary Stuart fights to reclaim the throne from her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, who rules over England and Ireland. At first attempting to ally herself with another strong female leader, Mary become enemies with Elizabeth as they make different decisions in order to govern their people and maintain power in a world still controlled by men.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 136:30—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, March 137:00—8:00 PMOnline

Q&A with Stan Zimmerman on "The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore" (Online)

Q&A with Author, Producer, Director and Screenwriter Stan Zimmerman on "The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore" This one is for all of our TV fans out there! In collaboration with Ashland Public Library, we are thrilled to welcome producer, director, screenwriter, and debut author, Stan Zimmerman, for this virtual meeting! He'll be discussing his new book "The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore".…Learn More

Thursday, March 148:30—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, March 1410:30 AM—12:00 PMOnline

The History of Ireland -- 1607 To The Great Famine (Online)

Enjoy an overview of Irish history from the Flight of the Earls in 1607 to the beginning of the Great Famine in the 1840's. Learn about the Rebellion of 1841, Cromwell’s invasion, The Battle of the Boyne, the penal laws, the rebellion of 1798 and Catholic Emancipation.…Learn More

Thursday, March 141:00—2:00 PMOnline

Ask a Law Librarian (Online)

Thursday, March 143:00—4:30 PMNQ Dinegan RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

North Quincy Teen Crafternoon - Felted Sloth Pencil Topper

Join us for a crafternoon hosted by Pop-Up Art School! Learn how to make your very own adorable needle felted sloth. Grades 8-12 only; space is limited, so will be first come, first served!This program generously sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.

Thursday, March 143:00—4:00 PMTeen SpaceMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Teen Focus Group - Main Library

Do you want to have a say in the library's goals? This is your chance! Teens in grades 8-12 have the opportunity to participate in a focus group, where we're curious to hear your thoughts and suggestions about the library's priorities in the next few years.…Learn More

Thursday, March 145:00—8:00 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Thursday, March 147:00—8:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Investing & Stock Market 101

Welcome back Financial Analyst David Khalif for a introductory workshop into online investing & the stock market. David Khalif has a degree in finance and business analytics from the University of Kansas where he graduated near the top of his class and gave the graduation speech.…Learn More

Friday, March 1511:00 AM—12:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Narcan Training with Manet Community Health

Join us as we welcome back our friends from Manet Community Health for an important public health training & conversation. During this meeting, Manet will be offering an Overdose Prevention training, concentrating on how to identify an Opioid overdose, how and when to use Narcan to reverse an overdose, and next steps to take once Narcan has been administered.…Learn More

Friday, March 1512:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Friday, March 152:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Foreign Film Friday: Pan's Labyrinth

Join us as we introduce Foreign Film Fridays, with titles from other countries & languages on the 3rd Friday of each month. Today, join us for our next film in a language other than English: Hero. In this fairy tale, a small family in Spain moves into an old house in 1943 after the rise of Fascism.…Learn More

Saturday, March 169:30 AM—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Saturday, March 1610:00—11:00 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

CANCELED - Toy Time - Ages 9-23 months

TOY TIME HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR TODAY. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU NEXT MONTHCome 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.…Learn More

Saturday, March 1610:00—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. Explore shapes and patterns this month by sorting shapes, matching patterns, and making pictures using shape blocks.…Learn More

Monday, March 1812:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Monday, March 182:00—3:00 PMOnline

Job Search Help -- Job Hunting Do's and Don’ts

Join the Boston Globe’s “Job Doc” Patricia Hunt Sinacole for her presentation, “Job Hunting Do's and Don'ts. ” This interactive session will be packed with information to help you become more productive, including: the use/misuse of social media in a search; networking tips; a job hunter’s elevator speech, resumes and references, cover letters; and job search statistics.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 1912:30—1:30 PMOnline

The History of Willie Nelson (Online)

Willie Nelson is the face, the heart and the soul of country music, and he’s still going strong. He released his 74th album in 2023 and turns 91 this year! Using interview and performance clips, we’ll trace the arc of Willie’s career from his humble beginnings in small town Texas to his struggles in Nashville to his shift to Outlaw Country and to his now legendary status.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 193:00—4:00 PMNQ Dinegan RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

North Quincy Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Wednesday, March 209:30—10:30 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Community Yoga Class

Wednesday, March 2010:00 AM—12:00 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

North Quincy Matinee Movie: Next Goal Wins

Due to a change in his employment status, Dutch-American football coach Thomas Rongen was forced to undertake a coaching role he had difficulty accepting. He flew to American Samoa to coach their national football team to become eligible for the 2001 FIFA World Cup.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 2010:00 AM—12:00 PM2nd Floor Conference RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Manet Community Outreach Drop-In Hours

Wednesday, March 2012:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Wednesday, March 202:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Matinee Movie: Queen of Katwe

This biopic of Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi traces her journey from the slums of Katwe, where she is forced to abandon her schooling at the age of nine, to the upper echelons of the chess world after she develops an interest in the game at a youth-outreach program.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 202:30—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 March 20th at 2:30 pm for Messy art! No registration required.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 203:00—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. Explore shapes and patterns this month by sorting shapes, matching patterns, and making pictures using shape blocks.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 203:00—4:30 PMOlmsted LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Solar Viewing Fun!

Come join us for a drop-in event to use sunoculars or a solar telescope to look at the sun! We'll have sunoculars and a solar telescope. Look for sunspots, talk about the upcoming eclipse on April 8th, and grab a pair of eclipse viewing glasses! This event is for all ages and is weather dependent.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 207:00—8:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Boston Marathon Traditions and Lore

Join bestselling author Paul Clerici as he shares stories about the iconic Boston Marathon. He has written extensively on the race in the “Boston Marathon History by the Mile,” “Images of Modern America: The Boston Marathon,” and newly released “Boston Marathon Traditions and Lore” books.…Learn More

Thursday, March 2110:00—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, March 2110:30—11:30 AMOnline

Creative Couples of London -- Elizabeth Siddal & Laura Alma-Tadema (Online)

Elizabeth Siddal began her artistic career as a model for several of the Pre-Raphaelites, including Dante Gabriel Rossetti. As they developed both a professional and personal relationship, eventually marrying, Elizabeth and Dante often worked together in the same studio as Elizabeth worked as an artist.…Learn More

Thursday, March 211:00—2:00 PMOnline

Ask a Law Librarian (Online)

Thursday, March 212:00—4:00 PMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Movie @ Adams Shore: Gran Turismo

Join us at Adams Shore Library for a matinee screening of Gran Turismo. Jann is an avid gamer from Cardiff who spends his days playing Gran Turismo, refusing to succeed in the real world. Meanwhile, in Tokyo, Danny, a marketing manager for the Nissan automobile corporation, is running an advertising campaign and, together with the management of Gran Turismo, hatches a plan to launch a competition inviting gamers to try their luck in real racing cars.…Learn More

Thursday, March 213:00—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 our second meeting, we'll be reading Huda F Are You? by Huda Fahmy available for pick up at the Teen desk or through the Libby app!This month's international snacks are from Poland.…Learn More

Thursday, March 213:00—4:00 PMNQ Dinegan RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Teen Focus Group - North Quincy

Thursday, March 215:00—8:00 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Thursday, March 217:00—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, March 21st at 7:00 pm.…Learn More

Friday, March 2212:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Friday, March 222:30—3:30 PMChildren'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 2:30-3:30 pm in person or over Zoom for a monthly meeting to discuss current and future programs to support homeschool families in Quincy.…Learn More

Saturday, March 239:30 AM—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Saturday, March 2310:00—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

Saturday, March 231:00—2:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Strategic Planning Listening Session 1 @ Main Library

Public listening session for TCPL strategic plan.

Saturday, March 233:00—4:30 PMOlmsted LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

CANCELED - Solar Viewing Fun!

Monday, March 2512:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Monday, March 252:00—3:00 PMOnline

Job Search Help -- Job Search Strategies 201 (Online)

Tired of applying to online jobs and getting no response? Most job seekers feel frustrated with the job search process. Take control of your job search by deploying a proactive strategy. Learn what to do beyond simply applying online. Discover how to create some avenues of opportunity for yourself.…Learn More

Monday, March 253:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Coding Club for Grades 2-3

Light green circle with dark green text reading Coding Club Grades 2-3 and a cartoon of a crow flyin

Join us for beginning coding for grades 2-3. In this 5-week program series, we'll learn about the basics of coding and practice recognizing patterns, breaking instructions into steps, and working with sequences. This program is designed for beginner coders with independent reading skills Please note that this is a screen-free program.…Learn More

Monday, March 256:00—7:00 PMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Strategic Planning Listening Session 1 @ Adams Shore

Public listening session for TCPL strategic plan.…Learn More

Monday, March 256:30—7:15 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Chickadees Book Club - Grades 1-2 - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

This book group is a cross between a storytime and a book club. Using short stories and early chapter books as our texts, we'll have fun with simple games and crafts while reinforcing key reading and discussion skills in this fun and interactive series.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 2610:00—10:45 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Tuesday Mother Goose on the Loose with Mrs. Miller - Ages 12-23 months - 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 five-week series that requires registration. Registration opens Tuesday, March 12th at 9:00 am and is limited to Quincy residents.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 2610:00—10:45 AMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Toddler Storytime @Adams Shore for ages 2-3

Tuesday, March 2612:30—1:30 PMOnline

Armchair Tour of the Phillips House with Historic New England (Online)

Enjoy an armchair tour of the Phillips House, a famous Massachusetts property preserved by Historic New England. In 1821, four intact rooms from an earlier house were transported by ox sled to Salem’s fashionable Chestnut Street to form the core of a new Federal-style mansion being built by Captain Nathaniel West.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 263:00—4:30 PMAdams ShoreAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Solar Viewing Fun! @Adams Shore

Tuesday, March 263:30—4:30 PM1st Floor Conference RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Tuesday, March 266:30—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

Tuesday, March 267:00—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, March 267:00—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 a monthly 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, March 279:30—10:30 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Community Yoga Class

Wednesday, March 2710:00 AM—12:00 PM2nd Floor Conference RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Manet Community Outreach Drop-In Hours

Wednesday, March 2710:30—11:30 AMOnline

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body -- Tips from the Latest Research (Online)

For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 2711:00—11:45 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Singing Storytime Ages 2-5

Wednesday, March 2712:30—3:30 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Wednesday, March 271:00—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. On Wednesday, March 27th at 1:00 pm join us this month to make duct tape wallets and zipper…Learn More

Wednesday, March 272:00—4:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Matinee Movie: The Joy Luck Club

Adaptation of Amy Tan's bestseller about four immigrant Chinese women and their American-born daughters. The story begins in San Francisco, where three of the women have gathered to bid farewell to their deceased friend's daughter, who's departing for China to meet her long-lost half sisters.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 273:00—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, March 276:00—8:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

Craft & Cocoa for Adults @ Wollaston

Join us at the Wollaston Library to work on a craft and sip some cocoa. Bring your own craft supplies and a project you are working on or starting. Work on your project in the company of other crafters!Cocoa and some basic supplies such as scissors, pencils, and paper towels will be provided.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 276:30—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. On Wednesday, February 27th we’ll get together to discuss Hoops by Matt Tavares Copies of the books are available for pick up in the main library children’s room.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 277:00—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, March 277:00—8:00 PMOnline

Q&A with Jennifer McCord: Romance in Publishing; Thoughts on Where It's Been (Online)

How is it possible that the romance genre continues to be judged so harshly even though it is a multi-billion dollar industry, often supporting bookstores so they can also sell other genres? Join editor and publisher, Jennifer McCord, in this discussion of her 30 years in the industry - the trends she's seen, the writers she's supported, and her thoughts on Romancelandia.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 277:00—8:00 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

A Conversation on MBTA Communities

The new MBTA Communities law is reshaping cities and towns with its multi-family zoning requirement. Join Commonwealth Beacon for a conversation with stakeholders and policymakers as we map out how it will affect the state's housing crisis, the debate cities and towns are having on how to proceed, and what the future holds for the controversial law.

Thursday, March 289:30—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, March 2810:00—11:30 AMOlmsted LawnMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

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

Thursday, March 2810:30—11:30 AMOnline

The Wonderful World of Bats with the Mass Audubon (Online)

Bats' adaptations like suction cup thumbs, echolocation, and huge eyes for capturing available light, make them fascinating creatures to learn about. In addition, they're extremely beneficial to our society through insect population control and medical research contribution.…Learn More

Thursday, March 2811:00—11:45 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Mother Goose on the Loose with Mrs. Miller - Ages 12-23 months - 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 five-week series that requires registration. Registration opens Tuesday, March 12 at 9:00 am and is limited to Quincy residents.…Learn More

Thursday, March 281:00—2:00 PMOnline

Ask a Law Librarian (Online)

Thursday, March 283:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Coding Club for Grades 4-5

Yellow circle with a stylized drawing of a phoenix and the text Coding Club Grades 4-5 on it.

Join us for this 5-week session of beginners Scratch for 4th & 5th graders with source materials from Girls Who Code. The program takes place on the following dates, Thursdays, March 28, April 4, 11, 25 and May 2 at 3:00 pm. If you sign up, please commit to coming for 5 weeks as they build on each other.…Learn More

Thursday, March 283:00—4:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

Solar Viewing Fun! @Wollaston

Thursday, March 283:00—4:00 PMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Strategic Planning Listening Session 2 @ Adams Shore

Public listening session for TCPL strategic plan.…Learn More

Thursday, March 285:00—8:00 PMBookstoreMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Friends Bookstore OPEN

Friday, March 2910:00—11:00 AMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Snap Circuits for Ages 8+

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

Join us on Friday, March 29th 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

Friday, March 2910:30—11:30 AMOnline

Aim High -- A History of Militarized Space (Online)

With the end of World War II, a host of new technologies emerged including advanced radar, ballistic rockets, and nuclear energy. It was here that the US military space program began. Solar System Ambassador David S. Ball, a volunteer educator with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, traces the history of our military forays into orbit.…Learn More