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Tuesday July 8 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Adult Board Game Night @North Quincy
Adults are invited to join us for a monthly board game night at the North Quincy 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......More
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Tuesday July 8 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey (Online)
Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Jane Healey, monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews......More
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Wednesday July 9 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Pronunciation Class for adult English language learners- North Quincy
Are you interested in improving your English pronunciation skills? Join us for this weekly class where we will practice making English sounds and everyday conversation in a clear and natural way. Wednesdays 9:30 - 11 AM | North Quincy Library | June 18 to July 16......More
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Wednesday July 9 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Community Yoga Class (Outside)
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 an......More
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Wednesday July 9 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Crochet & Conversation
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Do you already know how to, but are interested in crocheting with a group and perhaps helping others learn? If so, please join us on Wednesdays from 12 to 1:30 PM in the Classroom on Floor 2. Crochet & Conversations i......More
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Wednesday July 9 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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. The Bookstore is l......More
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Wednesday July 9 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LEGO Building @ Wollaston Ages 5+
Stop by the Wollaston Branch on Wednesday afternoons this summer 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 ......More
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Wednesday July 9 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Playful Engineers Ages 5+
Join Playful Engineers on Wednesday, July 9th at 2:30 to design, build, test, and play with chain reactions and creative contraptions, like Rube Goldberg Machines, paper constructions, domino towers, exploding popsicle-s......More
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Wednesday July 9 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Open Hours @ The Cranium
The Cranium is open for your projects! Drop in and see what's available. The Cranium has a maximum capacity of 12 during open hours, and on some occasions we do have to turn people away when that capacity is reached. We recommend planning ahead and reserving equipme......More
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Wednesday July 9 6:30pm - 7:15pm EDT
PJ Storytime -- Ages 1-5
Join us for a monthly family pajama storytime for the whole family on the second 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 ......More
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Thursday July 10 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
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. The Bookstore is l......More
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Thursday July 10 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
English Walk and Talk Time! (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 ......More
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Thursday July 10 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ask a Law Librarian (Online)
Are you seeking legal information or assistance in navigating state, local and federal laws? 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. Just l......More
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Thursday July 10 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Puppet Tales with Leigh @W Ages 3+
Join us at the Wollaston Library 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. At the end of the show, the kids are invited......More
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Thursday July 10 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Book Talk @ Adams Shore Library for Adults
Wondering what to read next? Join us and other fellow adult readers on the second Thursday of each month for new book recommendations and some books that you might have missed. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Cr......More
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Thursday July 10 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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. The Bookstore is l......More
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Thursday July 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Miniature Books @ The Cranium
Join us to make miniature books! We'll have a variety of covers and pages for you to combine to start your own tiny collection. This event is for adults only. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Librar......More
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Thursday July 10 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tween Craft - Totally Totes for ages 9-13
Totes totes! We have the tote bags, fun markers and patches to decorate, we just need you! Tween programs are for kids aged 9 - 13 who will be starting grades 4-7 in September Registration is required for this event. This program is made possible by the generous sp......More
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Friday July 11 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Bubble Play for Ages 3 and older
Join us on the Olmsted Lawn at the main library and grab a tub of bubble solution and a spot on the lawn to blow some bubbles! We will have plenty of bubble makers to experiment with. Can you make giant bubbles? Little tiny bubbles? Can you make bubbles with your hand......More
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Friday July 11 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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. The Bookstore is l......More
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Saturday July 12 All Day
ALL Libraries closing at 1:00 PM
Due to the Quincy400 celebrations in Quincy Center, all Quincy libraries will close at 1 PM. https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/all-libraries-closing-at-1-00-pm/
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Saturday July 12 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
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. The Bookstore is l......More
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Saturday July 12 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Quincy 400: Historic New England Colonial Games for ages 6-12
Join Historic New England on Olmsted Lawn for another Quincy 400 event on Saturday, July 12th at 10:00 as they return to Quincy with childhood games from the past. Explore the pastimes of children from the Pilgrim era to the first years of the New Republic. Make a t......More
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Saturday July 12 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Summer Sweat Series - HIIT with YMCA
The Summer Sweat Series at the Thomas Crane Public Library invites local trainers for FREE hour-long workout sessions on the Olmsted Lawn every 2nd and 4th Saturdays all Summer! Today, we welcome Abby from the YMCA! Registration is not required, but encouraged! Abby......More
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Saturday July 12 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Community Coffee Hour @ North Quincy
Want to learn more about what is happening in your community? Want to meet folks who are working to make Quincy more awesome? Community Coffee Hour is a monthly program where community members get to meet and mingle with local community leaders. A brief presentation w......More
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Saturday July 12 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
活动取消 Chinese Book Club | 中文书友会
因為在昆西市中心舉行的慶祝昆市建市400年的活動, 所有的昆市圖書館將於2025年七月十二日星期六下午一點鐘關閉, 當天下午的中文書友會也將取消,書友們下次在八月九日再見! Join us for a fun and relaxing Chinese book club! Every second Saturday afternoon of the month, we connect through books and enjoy conversations about the joy of reading. Each ses......More
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Saturday July 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bring Your Own Book Club @ North Quincy
July's Bring Your Own Book Club @ North Quincy Library will be canceled and resume in August due to Quincy 400 celebrations in Quincy Center on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Tired of having to read the same book as everyone else? Bring your own book to share with everyon......More
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Monday July 14 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Storytime for Ages 2-5 @ the Wollaston Beach Tot Lot
Join Ms. Dorothy for a fun outdoor storytime at the Wollaston Beach Tot Lot, located between East Elm Ave. and Sachem St. (next to the Clam Box). Bring your sunscreen and water and we'll bring the books and music! Cosponsored by the ......More
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Monday July 14 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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. The Bookstore is l......More
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Monday July 14 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Drop in Crafts @ Adams Shore Ages 3-8
Stop by the Adams Shore Branch on Monday afternoons to do some crafting. Each week we’ll have a new craft. Week of July 7: Handprint Eagle Week of July 14: Sailboat on the Ocean Week of July 21: Caterpillar on a Leaf Week of July 28: Handprint Pirate Week of Aug.......More
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Monday July 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Monday afternoon Games for ages 5+
Come LEVEL UP this summer with our fun and inclusive game days!! Every Monday afternoon this summer we will have out plenty of board games, card games, puzzles & more!! Kids ages 5 & up, come join the fun!! This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship o......More
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Monday July 14 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Join Jessie with the Alzheimer's Association for our Dementia Caregiver Resource & Support Group! We will meet monthly on the 2nd Monday of each month. Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer Association support groups, conducted by trained facil......More
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Monday July 14 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
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 fo......More
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Monday July 14 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure & Betrayal (Online)
We are excited to chat with author Samuel Marquis about his most recent book, "Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal" which is both thrilling and tragic. Behind the legend is a real man woven into the tapestry of early America, rendering him a unique co......More
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Tuesday July 15 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Puppet Tales with Leigh @AS Ages 3+
Join us at the Adams Shore Library 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. At the end of the show, the kids are invi......More
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Tuesday July 15 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Literacy Volunteer Information Session
Want to Make a Difference? Help an Adult Improve Their Reading and Writing Skills! Join one of our upcoming Information Sessions to explore this rewarding opportunity and determine if it’s the right volunteer experience for you. Your time and effort can make a lif......More
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Tuesday July 15 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Paper Puzzles @NQ ages 3+
This summer children of all ages are invited to stop by the children's area at the North Quincy Library every Tuesday afternoon from 2:00-4:00pm to play some paper-and-pencil games. From crosswords and word searches to creating your own puzzles, we will have exciting ......More
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Tuesday July 15 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
TEEN Tarot Talk
Want to start learning how to read tarot? Tarot hobbyists Rosie and Alexa will give you an intro to the cards in the major arcana, as well as some instruction on how to start reading! Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours to start learning. This program is for tee......More
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Tuesday July 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
TEEN Kahoot! Trivia @North Quincy
Join us for a special Teen Kahoot! Trivia challenge for folks entering grades 8-12. Come alone or bring your friends to this super fun, interactive trivia night. Test your knowledge on a variety of topics. The winner walks away with a gift card grand prize! Candy & sn......More
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Wednesday July 16 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Pronunciation Class for adult English language learners- North Quincy
Are you interested in improving your English pronunciation skills? Join us for this weekly class where we will practice making English sounds and everyday conversation in a clear and natural way. Wednesdays 9:30 - 11 AM | North Quincy Library | June 18 to July 16......More
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Wednesday July 16 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Community Yoga Class (Outside)
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 an......More
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Wednesday July 16 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Playtime @North Quincy for ages 2-4
Children ages 2-4 accompanied by an adult are invited to a free playtime session at the North Quincy Library! This program will be full of age appropriate toys and sensory activities that are great for developing fine and gross motor skills. This program is made poss......More
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Wednesday July 16 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
"Thomas More: A Life"with Author Joanne Paul (Online)
Join author and historian Joanne Paul as she discusses her book, "Thomas More: A Life", the definitive biography of the man who dominated political and intellectual circles in England during the sixteenth century. Meticulously researched, based on new archival discove......More
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Wednesday July 16 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Crochet & Conversation
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Do you already know how to, but are interested in crocheting with a group and perhaps helping others learn? If so, please join us on Wednesdays from 12 to 1:30 PM in the Classroom on Floor 2. Crochet & Conversations i......More
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Wednesday July 16 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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. The Bookstore is l......More
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Wednesday July 16 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LEGO Building @ Wollaston Ages 5+
Stop by the Wollaston Branch on Wednesday afternoons this summer 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 ......More
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Wednesday July 16 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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,......More
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Wednesday July 16 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Open Hours @ The Cranium
The Cranium is open for your projects! Drop in and see what's available. The Cranium has a maximum capacity of 12 during open hours, and on some occasions we do have to turn people away when that capacity is reached. We recommend planning ahead and reserving equipme......More
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Thursday July 17 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
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. The Bookstore is l......More
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Thursday July 17 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Quincy400: English Walk and Talk Time! (Outdoor)
Join us for a special Walk and Talk outing on Thursday, July 17th! Our group will walk from the library to the Old Town Hall Museum. As part of Quincy’s year-long celebration of the City’s 400th Anniversary, the museum currently has over 50 large-scale historic images......More
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Thursday July 17 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Rhyme Time with Mother Goose Ages 4-36 months
Join Mother Goose for a special storytime full of music, stories and rhymes just for our youngest friends ages 4- 36 months accompanied by an adult. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. ......More
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Thursday July 17 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ask a Law Librarian (Online)
Are you seeking legal information or assistance in navigating state, local and federal laws? 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. Just l......More
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Thursday July 17 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Movie @ Adams Shore: It Ends with Us
Join us at Adams Shore Library for a matinee screening of It Ends with Us. When a woman’s first love suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with a charming but abusive neurosurgeon is upended and she realized she must learn to rely on her own strength to make a......More
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Thursday July 17 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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. The Bookstore is l......More
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Friday July 18 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Artificial Intelligence: The Hilarious Truth of AI (Online)
Ever had AI mistake you for a jewel thief or got trapped in a self-driving car on an unwanted sightseeing spree? Welcome to Artificial Stupelligence, the laugh-out-loud guide to the brilliance—and blunders—of AI. From fraud detectors gone rogue to chatbots spiraling ......More
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Friday July 18 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
DOVE Lawyer in the Library! A Service for DV Survivors
DOVE (Domestic Violence Ended) attorneys will be on-site at the Quincy Public Library to talk with people who have experienced abuse by an intimate partner and have legal questions about divor......More
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Friday July 18 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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. The Bookstore is l......More
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Friday July 18 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Live Action Among Us Ages 8-13 REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Crew! An intruder has gotten onto our deck and we need your help to discover who they are! (or are YOU the intruder?!) Come complete missions with the rest of your crewmates and help us catch the intruder in this live action Among Us game! For ages 8-13, registratio......More