Thomas Crane Library
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Wednesday May 28 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 May 28 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Puppy Pages @ Adams Shore Ages 6-8
On Wednesday, May 28th from 1:00 -2:00 pm meet Elliot 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 Elliot. Reading takes practice and reading......More
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Wednesday May 28 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
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. This program is for teens in grades 8-12 ONLY. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends......More
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Wednesday May 28 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Matinee Movie: Polite Society
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! To celebrate, we’re dedicating our matinee screenings to films from across Asia, showcasing a diverse range of stories, cultures, and filmmakers. Join us all month long as we highlight the richness and ......More
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Wednesday May 28 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
One-On-One Tech Help @North Quincy
Want help signing up for Libby? Got a new Kindle and don't know how to use it? Want to organize your photos more effectively? Having trouble organizing your email? Come to the North Quincy branch of the Thomas Crane Public Library at 381 Hancock St. for one-on-one tec......More
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Wednesday May 28 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 May 29 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 May 29 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 May 29 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 May 29 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Preschool Discovery @Wollaston - Ages 3-5
WOLLASTON WILL BE CLOSED FOR NEW CARPET INSTALLATION 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 ......More
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Thursday May 29 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TEEN Tie Dye @ the Olmsted Lawn
Join us for a tie-dye party on the Olmsted Lawn! We'll provide everything you need to make your own one-of-a-kind tie-dye creation--just bring a white t-shirt! *A limited number of white t-shirts will be available, but we cannot guarantee your size will be--please br......More
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Thursday May 29 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 May 29 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Page Turners Graphic Novel Book Club for grades 3-7
Children 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 Thursday, May 29th we’ll get together for Manga May ......More
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Friday May 30 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Craft and Talk for English Language Learners
Craft and Talk is a program for adult English Language Learners who are interested in practicing their English in a relaxed, creative, friendly setting! Join us for a simple art project and good conversation. Craft and Talk takes place the last Friday of every month......More
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Friday May 30 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 May 31 9:30am - 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 May 31 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Grace Lin Reader's Theater @North Quincy for ages 2-5
Join us at the North Quincy Library on Saturday, May 31st at 2:30pm for a reader's theater adaptation of Grace Lin's picture book A Big Mooncake for Little Star. We will read and act out the book as a group and finish with a fun, moon themed craft! This program is es......More
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Saturday May 31 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TEEN Tie Dye @North Quincy
Drop-in teen crafts is a monthly program for teens who want to hang out and make stuff in a casual atmosphere. For this special craft, we will be tie-dying outside in the new parklet (weather permitting; if inclement weather, we will craft in the Teen Room). Drop in a......More
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Monday June 2 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
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Monday June 2 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 June 2 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
TEEN Retro Video Gaming Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Summer is around the corner! Our summer reading theme this year is all about games: Level Up at Your Library in the Community Meeting Room! To celebrate, we are hosting a special event for teens, in partnership with One Up Games: History of Nintendo playable museum! L......More
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Monday June 2 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
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 ......More
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Tuesday June 3 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Children's Concert with Little Groove for ages 0-5
Join us on Tuesday, June 3rd at 10:30 for a concert especially for children ages 0-5 by Little Groove. In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove. Children use real......More
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Tuesday June 3 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TEEN Mini Tote Bags @ the Cranium
Make your very own summer reading-themed mini tote bag in the Cranium! Our Makerspace librarian will demonstrate how to use some of the Makerspace's tools to create your very own wearable, tote-able work of art. This program is for teens in grades 8-12 ONLY. This pro......More
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Tuesday June 3 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Art in the Evening for Ages 2-5
Kids 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. Kids and their grownups are invited to join us for "Art in the Evening” at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, June 3rd in the Childre......More
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Tuesday June 3 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Conversation Class for Adult English Language Learners
English Conversation Group (Drop-In) Are you interested in practicing your English in a friendly, relaxed setting? Join our free, drop-in conversation group for adult English language learners! Class meets every Tuesday (6:30 to 8 PM) until June 10. This class is a ......More
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Tuesday June 3 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Board Game Night @ Main!
Registration only required to play the game of the month, other games will be available to play for non-registrants. This month's game is Really Loud Librarians, you're encouraged to watch the video provided below for a brief introduction to the game. Instruction and......More
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Wednesday June 4 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group --Second Act Careers (Online)
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, under......More
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Wednesday June 4 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 | April 16 to June 1......More
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Wednesday June 4 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 June 4 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 June 4 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 June 4 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Wicked Smart: A Broadway Trivia Night
Think you know your Sondheim from your Schwartz? Can you name that showtune in five notes or less? Then warm up those vocal cords and dust off your Playbills—Wicked Smart is your time to shine! Join us for a night of Broadway-themed trivia, featuring everything from ......More
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Wednesday June 4 6:30pm - 7:15pm EDT
PJ Storytime -- Ages 1-5
Join 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 t......More
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Thursday June 5 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 June 5 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 June 5 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 June 5 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Author Alexis Prescott Discusses "The First Witches" (Online)
Please join us as author Alexis Prescott discusses her recent release, The First Witches: Women of Power in the Classical World, a book which provides a readable overview of how the Western witch originated. So profound was the impact of the classical witch upon Weste......More
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Thursday June 5 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 June 5 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Craft Club @ The Cranium
Join us for Craft Club @ The Cranium! Bring your own projects and hang out with other crafters. Basic supplies like scissors and pencils will be available, but please note that reservable equipment is not. This......More
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Thursday June 5 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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 cè......More
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Friday June 6 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 June 7 9:30am - 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 June 7 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Children's Concert with Jeff Jam for ages 0-5
On Saturday, June 7th at 10:00 am Join Jeff Jam for a lively concert of fun interactive songs for the very young. Sing along to old favorites and learn some new songs, too. This program is especially suitable for children ages 0-5 and their families. This program is ......More
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Saturday June 7 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Library Tour in Chinese | 中文图书馆之旅
图书馆中文之旅:带你走进属于你的图书馆 无论你是第一次来图书馆, 还是想更深入了解图书馆的服务, 欢迎你参加我们的中文图书馆游览活动! 时间:6月7日周六上午 10点 (1小时左右) 地点:图书馆主馆华盛顿街入口处集合,40华盛顿街, 昆西市 语言:普通话 对象:欢迎所有年龄段的中文读者参加 这是一场用普通话进行的参观活动,将在一小时内带你参观图书馆的主要空间和服务,包括: 主馆顶楼的中文图书馆藏 电脑与科技区 英语学习专区(ESOL)及相关书籍 服务台的使用教学:借书、还书、预约、咨询等服务 一楼馆......More
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Saturday June 7 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Craft Supply Swap with The Cranium
Join us to swap your craft supplies! Starting on Wednesday, June 4, through Friday, June 6, you can bring in supplies for a swap and get an "early bird" ticket to enter the swap early (2:00 - 2:30). Donation Guidelines: Bring all craft swap/gift wrap donations to......More
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Saturday June 7 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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 second Saturday of each month to do some fun simple science together. Each month activities, experiments and instructions will be provided on a dif......More