November 2024

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Saturday, November 210:00—11:00 AMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Dinosaur Paper Bag Puppet Craft for ages 3+

A light green circle with a dark blue border, containing a cartoon of a blue triceratops and the texStop by the Main Library Children’s room on Saturday, November 7th from 10:00 – 11:00 am to celebrate Dinovember by making a dinosaur puppet.…Learn More

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

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

A yellow circle with a family of three dancing in the middle and the text Music & Movement around thDue 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, November 211:15—11:45 AMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Music and Movement with Miss Rubi - Ages 3-6

A yellow circle with a family of three dancing in the middle and the text Music & Movement around thDue 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
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Monday, November 46:15—7:15 PMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

CANCELED - Arabic Storytime @Adams Shore Ages up to 7

Dark purple circle with the words Arabic Storytime in yellow around a purple book with stars over itThe 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
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Tuesday, November 5All DayChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Registration for Mother Goose Storytimes

Registration opens Tuesday, November 5th  at 9:00 a. m. for the following programs Registration is limited to Quincy residents and children must be of age before the first program Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime with Mrs. Miller - Ages 12-23 months sign up for only one programTuesdays at 11:00 a.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 510:00—11:00 AMAdams ShoreAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Fossil Craft @Adams Shore Ages 3 and older

A light green circle with a dark blue border, containing a cartoon of a blue triceratops and the texJoin us at the Adams Shore Library on Tuesday, November 5th  at 10:00 am for a special Dinovember craft activity.  Children ages 3 and older, accompanied by an adult are invited to join us as we make fossils from a clay made of recycled coffee grounds.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 56:30—7:30 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Art in the Evening for Ages 2-5

A blue circle with a circular sweep of purple paint behind text that reads Art in the EveningKids ages 2-5 and their grownups are invited to join us in the Children's Room on the first Tuesday of each month to try out different types of art. On Tuesday, November 5th in the Children’s Room we will be making a dinosaur painting using resist technique This program is for adults and children together.…Learn More
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Wednesday, November 63:00—4:00 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Snap Circuits @North Quincy for ages 6+

Photo of a circuit board with the words Snap Circuits above itJoin us on Wednesday, November 6th from 3:00-4:00 pm 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…Learn More

Wednesday, November 66:30—7:15 PMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

PJ Storytime -- Ages 1-5

A purple circle with a cartoon of a pair of green bunny slippers and the text Family PJ Storytime onJoin us for a monthly family pajama storytime for the whole family on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. This program is especially for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.…Learn More
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Thursday, November 710:30—11:30 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Puppet Tales with Leigh Ages 3+

Join us at the Main Library on Thursday, November 7th at 10:30 where Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and his puppet friends for some storytime fun! Newton and his friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids.…Learn More

Thursday, November 76:30—7:30 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Double Booked Book Club for grades 4-7

Circle that is half yellow and half purple divided vertically down the middle, with a graphic of an 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 what we read? At our November 7th meeting we will be discussing The Fourteenth Goldfishby Jennifer Holm.…Learn More
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Sunday, November 10Closed

Richardson Building

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Monday, November 11Closed

Main Library

Adams Shore Library

North Quincy Library

Wollaston Library

Richardson Building

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Tuesday, November 127:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Night Owls Book Club - Grades 3-4

Dark purple circle with an owl graphic in the middle and the text Night Owls Book ClubWe invite children in grades 3 and 4 to join us to discuss a chapter book or graphic novel on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. We’ll vote for upcoming titles at the end of each meeting. On Tuesday, November 12th we’ll get together discuss Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller.…Learn More
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Wednesday, November 131:00—2:00 PMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Puppy Pages @ Adams Shore Ages 6-8

Purple circle with a tan paw print behind the text Puppy PagesMeet 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, November 132:30—3:45 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Super Awesome Hangout Club for grades 3-7

Dark purple circle with the text Super Awesome Hangout Club and a graphic of a shooting star.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. Join us at our hangout in the Children’s blue room on Wednesday, November 13th at 2:30 pm where we’ll make POM charms.…Learn More
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Thursday, November 143:00—4:00 PMWollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170

Preschool Discovery @Wollaston - Ages 3-5

Purple circle with white text reading Preschool Discovery around a green magnifying lens graphic witDrop 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
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Friday, November 159:30—11:00 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Home School Hangout for ages 5-13

Dark blue circle with the words Homeschool Hangouts around a graphic of the sun.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 More

Friday, November 153:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

STEAM Team for grades 1-3

Dark purple circle with a teal magnifying lens graphic and a graphic of a computer and other scienceWelcome all 1st-3rd graders to this awesome new STEM program! We are excited to start this monthly project-based program that will get your children excited about STEM! Through experiments, hands-on projects, and lots of technology we will have tons of fun learning! Join us on Friday, November 15th from 3-4PM for STEAM Team where we will leanr some very basic coding using Chromebooks and mouse robots.…Learn More
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Saturday, November 1610:00—11:00 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Toy Time - Ages 9-23 months

Yellow circle with a graphic of a block tower and a toy car and the text Toy Time over it.Come to the library for a free playtime session with your baby, ages 9- 23 months full of age appropriate toys and activities plus socializing with other children and caregivers. A fun time for all and a chance to practice large and small muscle development.…Learn More
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Monday, November 183:00—4:00 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

StoryLab Physical Sciences with Miss Amanda @North Quincy - Ages 4-8

Circle with a book graphic with stars coming out of it and the text StoryLabStoryLab 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. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.…Learn More
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Tuesday, November 1910:00—10:45 AMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Toddler Storytime @Adams Shore for ages 2-3

Peach circle with a graphic of a child reading a book big enough to obscure its torso and head and tJoin 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, November 197:00—8:30 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Dungeons and Dragons Ages 10-15 @North Quincy REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Dark purple circle with a graphic of a 20-sided die in grey and the text D&D over it in white.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
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Wednesday, November 2010:00—10:45 AMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

ABC Storytime for ages 3-5

Light blue circle with ABC in different colors and the word Storytime underneathIn 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!This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.…Learn More

Wednesday, November 203:00—4:00 PMAdams ShoreAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Preschool Discovery @Adams Shore - Ages 3-5

Purple circle with white text reading Preschool Discovery around a green magnifying lens graphic witDrop 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 More

Wednesday, November 203:00—4:00 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

ExPLORE @North Quincy - Ages 8-12

Purple circle with the text ExPLORE Science Workshops around a blue magnifying lens graphic.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 North Quincy Branch Library on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 3-4 pm each workshop has a short portion of instruction and then exploration and experimentation.…Learn More

Wednesday, November 206:30—7:30 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Page Turners Graphic Novel Book Club for grades 3-7

Light teal circle with a navy blue word bubble outline that says Page Turners and text saying Book CChildren in grades 3-7 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 do an activity. On Wednesday, November 20th we’ll get together to discuss Mexikid by Pedro Martin.…Learn More
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Thursday, November 212:00—4:00 PMNorth QuincyNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Dino Day @North Quincy for ages 2 and older

A light green circle with a dark blue border, containing a cartoon of a blue triceratops and the texDrop in at the North Quincy Library any time from 2-4 on Thursday November 21st for dinosaur crafts and activities for ages 2 and up.  Make a dinosaur craft or do some coloring. Play with Dino Island and build a 3D dinosaur skeleton out of our new Foam Dino Bones! Crafts will be available while supplies last.…Learn More

Thursday, November 217:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Review Crew for grades 5-7

Bright red circle with a graphic of two notebooks, a pencil, and some stars and the text Review CrewDo 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 More
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Saturday, November 2310:00—11:00 AMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Preschool Discovery - Ages 3-5

Purple circle with white text reading Preschool Discovery around a green magnifying lens graphic witDrop 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
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Monday, November 25Closed

Richardson Building

Monday, November 253:00—4:00 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

StoryLab Physical Sciences with Miss Amanda @North Quincy - Ages 4-8

Circle with a book graphic with stars coming out of it and the text StoryLabStoryLab 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. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.…Learn More
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Tuesday, November 2610:00—10:45 AMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Toddler Storytime @Adams Shore for ages 2-3

Peach circle with a graphic of a child reading a book big enough to obscure its torso and head and tJoin 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, November 263:00—4:00 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Preschool Discovery @North Quincy - Ages 3-5

Purple circle with white text reading Preschool Discovery around a green magnifying lens graphic witDrop 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.  Each month activities, experiments and instructions will be provided on a different science topic you can do with your child.…Learn More
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Wednesday, November 2710:00—10:45 AMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

ABC Storytime for ages 3-5

Light blue circle with ABC in different colors and the word Storytime underneathIn 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!This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.…Learn More
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Thursday, November 28Closed

Main Library

Adams Shore Library

North Quincy Library

Wollaston Library

Richardson Building

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Friday, November 29Closed

Main Library

Adams Shore Library

North Quincy Library

Wollaston Library

Richardson Building

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