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Wednesday, January 1All Closed
Main Library
Adams Shore Library
North Quincy Library
Wollaston Library
Richardson Building
Makerspace
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Thursday, January 2All DayAdams ShoreAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Children's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
North QuincyNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171
WollastonWollaston Library41 Beale Street, Quincy, MA, 02170
Kids Winter Reading Challenge Starts!
Join us for our winter reading challenge in January and February!Participants aged 0-13 are invited to join our read-and-bead program, tracking every 15 minutes of reading with a bead of their choice, to create a brag tag full to celebrate their winter of reading.…Learn MoreThursday, January 27:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Tween Hangout- Friendship bracelets for Grades 4-7
In this special TWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA series for the month of January, Tweens (Grades 4-7) are invited to our first event, Friendship Bracelets and Taylor Swift.
Join us on January 2nd at 7:00 pm to make friendship bracelets and listen to TS. “So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it…” Bring your friends, find some new ones.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 410:30—11:00 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
CANCELED - Music and Movement with Miss Rubi - Ages 0-2
We invite our youngest patrons ages 0-2 to join Miss Rubi from 10:30 – 11:00 a. m. on Saturday, January 3rd for a Music and Movement program especially designed for them. This session will feature baby bounces, tickles, wiggles, finger plays and nursery rhymes with parent participation.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 410:30—11:30 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Bonus Toy Time for ages 0-2
Bonus Toy Time this Saturday! Miss Rubi can't make it for Music & Movement this week, but fear not! Join us for a bonus Toy Time in the Main Library Community Meeting Room for ages 0-2. For older kids, we'll have another Toy Time happening at the North Quincy Library.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 410:30—11:30 AMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171
Bonus Toy Time for Ages 3-6 @North Quincy
Bonus Toy Time this Saturday! Miss Rubi can't make it for Music & Movement this week, but fear not! Join us for a bonus Toy Time for ages 3-6 in the North Quincy Library Community Meeting Room. For younger kids, we'll have another Toy Time happening at the Main Library.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 411:15—11:45 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
CANCELED - Music and Movement with Miss Rubi - Ages 3-6
We invite Miss Rubi's fans ages 3-6 to join us on Saturday, January 3rd from 11:15 – 11:45 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 More5
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Monday, January 66:15—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 More7
Tuesday, January 76:30—7:30 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Art in the Evening for Ages 2-5
Kids and their grownups are invited to join us for "Art in the Evening” at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, January 7th in the Children’s Room to make a 3D painting with puffy paint.
This program is for adults and children together. All grownups must be accompanied by a child.…Learn More8
Wednesday, January 82:00—2:45 PMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Pumpkin Pollinators @Adams Shore for grades 1-3
Children in grades 1-3 are invited to join the Museum of Science to explore how engineering can help us grow more food. There are many ways for plants to be pollinated: wind, birds, and insects are just a few.
In this four session program we will learn about insect pollinators and their importance, and then engineer hand pollinators that move pollen from one pumpkin flower to another.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 87:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Tween Hangout- Games for Grades 4-7
Continuing our TWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA series for the month of January, we’re having a game day! Kids in grades 4-7 are invited to join us for a Tween Hangout in the Blue Room on Wednesday, January 8th at 7:00 pm. Come play card games, board games and try out our new Nintendo Switch! 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, January 910:00—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 MoreThursday, January 97:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Night Owls Book Club - Grades 3-4
We invite children in grades 3 and 4 to join us to discuss a chapter book or graphic novel on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. We’ll vote for upcoming titles at the end of each meeting. On Thursday, January 9th we’ll get together discuss Hotel Balzaar by Kate DeCamillo.…Learn More10
Friday, January 103:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
STEAM Team for grades 1-3
Welcome 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, January 10th from 3-4PM for STEAM Team where we will be making Addition Snow Globes.…Learn More11
Saturday, January 1110:00—11:00 AMNQ Community Meeting 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. Each month activities, experiments and instructions will be provided on a different science topic you can do with your child.…Learn More12
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Monday, January 135:30—6:30 PMAS Meeting RoomAdams Shore Library519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Puppy Pages @ Adams Shore Ages 6-8
On Monday, January 13th from 5:30-6:30 pm meet Bailey the therapy dog at the Adams Shore Library and spend some time practicing your reading with him.
Young readers ages 6-8 are invited to spend 10 minutes reading aloud to Bailey.
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 MoreMonday, January 136:30—8:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Canvas Art Ages 8-12
Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to join us for a 2 session workshop as we learn to paint with acrylics on canvas.
This program is for children ages 8 - 12. Registration is required and is limited to Quincy residents. Registration will begin at 9:00 am on Thursday, January 2ndonline at thomascranelibrary.…Learn More14
Tuesday, January 14All DayChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Registration for Children's Storytimes and Programs
Registration opens Tuesday, September 17th 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 10:00 a.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 146:30—8:00 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171
Dungeons and Dragons Ages 10-15 @North Quincy 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 More15
Wednesday, January 153:00—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, January 153:00—4:00 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171
ExPLORE @North Quincy - 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 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 More16
Thursday, January 167:00—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!We will meet on Thursday, January 16th at 7:00 pm.…Learn More17
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Saturday, January 1810:00—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 MoreSaturday, January 182:00—4:00 PMNQ Community Meeting RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171
LEGO Building @North Quincy for ages 5+
Stop by the North Quincy Library on Saturday, January 18th from 2:00-4:00 for free-play LEGO building. Grab some LEGO bricks and build a boat, a spaceship, a double-decker couch - anything you want, then toss them back and try to make something else. LEGOs must be returned by the end of the program, sorry!
Parents please note regular LEGO are intended for children ages 5 and older, DUPLO and other building toys will be available for younger children.…Learn More
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Monday, January 20All Closed
Main Library
Adams Shore Library
North Quincy Library
Wollaston Library
Richardson Building
Makerspace
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Tuesday, January 216:30—7:30 PMNQ Dinegan RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171
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 More22
Wednesday, January 227:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Tween Hangout- Slime for Grades 4-7
Continuing our TWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA series for the month of January, we are making SLIME! Kids in grades 4-7 are invited to join us for a Tween Hangout in the Blue Room on Wednesday, January 22nd at 7:00 pm
Hangout with friends and make some slime. Registration is required and is limited to Quincy residents.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 2310:00—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 MoreThursday, January 233:00—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 More24
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Saturday, January 2510:00—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 More26
Sunday, January 26Closed
Richardson Building
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Monday, January 2710:00—10:45 AMNQ Dinegan RoomNorth Quincy Library381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171
Monday Morning Stories @North Quincy ages 2-5
Join us at the North Quincy Library on Monday mornings for a fun storytime full of stories, songs and more for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.…Learn MoreMonday, January 2710:00—10:45 AMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3
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. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.…Learn MoreMonday, January 276:30—7:15 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Chickadees Book Club - Grades 1-2
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 More28
Tuesday, January 2810:00—10:45 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Mother Goose on the Loose with Mrs. Miller - Ages 12-23 months
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 three-week series that requires registration. Registration opens Tuesday, January 14th at 9:00 am and is limited to Quincy residents.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 2810:00—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.…Learn More29
Wednesday, January 2910:00—10:45 AMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
ABC Storytime 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!This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.…Learn More30
Thursday, January 309:30—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. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.…Learn MoreThursday, January 3011:00—11:45 AMCommunity Meeting RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Mother Goose on the Loose with Mrs. Miller - Ages 12-23 months
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 three-week series that requires registration. Registration opens Tuesday, January 14th at 9:00 am and is limited to Quincy residents.…Learn MoreThursday, January 303:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomMain Library40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Coding Club for Grades 4-5
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 at 3:00 PM:Thursday, January 30Thursday, February 6Thursday, February 13Thursday, February 27Thursday, March 4If you sign up, please commit to coming for 5 weeks as they build on each other.…Learn More31