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April 2025 | Volume 22 Issue 4 |
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In this Issue
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Quincy 400 Continues at the Library! The City of Quincy proudly marks 400 years of rich history, community, and culture since its settlement in 1625. Known as the birthplace of two U.S. Presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams, Quincy has been at the forefront of shaping American democracy and innovation. This milestone is an opportunity to honor our past, celebrate our present, and envision a bright future together. Join us as we continue to celebrate! Together, let’s honor our history and look forward to the next chapter. Stay tuned for more events to come! |
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Easter
CLOSED Sunday, April 20, 2025 |
Patriots' Day CLOSED Monday, April 21, 2025 |
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Questions? Email the Board of Trustees at tcpltrustees@quincyma.gov |
6 - 7 PM REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED for each week Click each date above to sign up! Meet Quincy Social Run Club at the Main Library! |
6:30 - 7:30 PM Classroom, Main Library Stay motivated and connect with fellow participants during our one-hour social meetups! Swap tips, share progress, and cheer each other on as we make strides toward the finish line together. |
Wednesday, April 9 | 6 - 8 PM Community Meeting Room, Main Library Chronicling the life and sporting career of Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge and his process to achieving a sub-two hour marathon time, breaking the world record he set in Berlin in 2018. PG-13 | 1h 27min |
Tuesday, April 1 6:30 - 7:30 PM Main Library |
Tuesday, April 8 6 - 7 PM Richardson Building, Main Library All Ages! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
2nd & 4th Wednesdays 2:30 - 4:30 PM |
Saturday, April 12 11 AM - 12 PM Main Library Books will be available to purchase (cash or check) and can be signed by the author. |
Monday, April 14 6 - 8 PM Main Library This exclusive seminar is hosted by the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), designed to empower the construction community with DCAMM certification. Dive deep into the intricacies of the certification application process, whether you aspire to be a Prime, Small Prime, or Filed Sub-bid Contractor. |
Wednesday, April 16 6:30 - 7:30 PM Main Library Join us for a poetry reading in honor of National Poetry Month! Gloria Monaghan will read from her new collection, Diary of Saint Marion. |
Friday, April 25 2 - 4 PM Olmsted Lawn, Main Library For Children of all ages & families |
Tuesday, April 29 6:30 - 7:30 PM Main Library |
Tuesday, April 29 | 7 - 8 PM North Quincy Library This month's theme is: Savory Bakes Mocktails provided. |
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ON HIATUS AFTER APRIL 2025 - WILL RESUME FALL 2025 |
Tuesday, April 1 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM Main Library Saturday, April 12 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM Main Library |
Tuesday, April 8 | 6 - 7 PM Richardson Building, Main Library Tuesday, April 29 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM Main Library |
Wednesdays | 5 - 7 PM CLOSED April 23, 2025 Main Library For All Ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult guardian) |
Drop-In Open Hours allows guests to use the makerspace equipment for personal projects and or experimentation! Please note that 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 equipment in advance. Reserve ahead here. Use of an equipment must be completed by the end of your reservation time so as not to run over into the following reservation. Additionally, staff cannot provide detailed, one-on-one instruction during open hours. However, The Cranium webpage does provide detailed tutorials and instructions on the equipment and any additional questions you may have can be directed to quref@ocln.org |
Thursday, April 10 | 6 - 7 PM For Ages 18+ Registration opens March 27 at 9 AM. Thursday, April 24 6 - 7:30 PM Richardson Building For Ages 18+ Registration opens April 10 at 9 AM. |
REMINDER: Registration for The Cranium craft programs open 2 weeks before the program date! Registration thru our online Events Calendar is REQUIRED to attend. We recommend setting a reminder on your phone for program registration openings as the Cranium craft programs fill up quickly. Due to popular demand, if you can no longer make it to one of the events, please cancel your reservation as soon as possible so people on the waitlist have a chance to join! You can cancel through the registration email you received or call the Library at (617) 376-1300. |
Thursday, April 3 Monthly | 6 - 7:30 PM For Ages 18+ NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please note that The Cranium has a maximum capacity of 12 during this program. |
Saturday, April 26 4th Saturdays | 11 AM - 12 PM For Ages 18+ Please note that The Cranium has a maximum capacity of 15 during this program. |
Wednesdays at 2 PM at the Main Library |
April 2 Rated: R | Runtime: 1h 49min April 9 Rated: R | Runtime: 1h 35min April 16 Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 1h 38min April 23 Rated: R | Runtime: 1h 29min April 30 Rated: R | Runtime: 2h 20min |
Friday, April 4 2 - 4 PM Rated: G | Runtime: 1h 17min |
Movie Night @ North Quincy Tuesday, April 15 6:30 - 8:30 PM Rated: PG | Runtime: 2h 8min |
Movie Matinee @ Adams Shore Thursday, April 17 2 - 4 PM Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 1h 43min |
2nd Tuesdays | 6:30 - 7 PM April 8 January - December 2025 |
2nd Tuesdays | 7:30 - 8 PM April 8 January - December 2025 |
Quarterly | 6:30 - 7 PM Thursday, April 17 January, April, July, and October 2025 |
1st & 3rd Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30 AM January - June 2025 |
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Informal networking takes place before and after from 9 - 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM - 12 PM. This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries. |
Monday, April 7 | 7 - 8 PM This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Monday, April 14 | 7 - 8 PM |
Saturday, April 12 | 10 - 11 AM Monday, April 28 | 7 - 8 PM |
Weekly Wednesdays | 9:30 - 10:30 AM Humble Roots Yoga classes are friendly, non-competitive, judgement free and trauma sensitive. Hands on assists will not be provided. Accessibility: beginner friendly, must be able to get up and down from the ground. Drop-In Social Services Monday - Friday | 9 AM - 1 PM 2nd Floor Media Room, Main Library All are welcome and no appointment is needed. Toiletries, supplies, and snacks are available. Thursdays | 1 - 2 PM Are you seeking legal information or assistance in navigating state, local and federal laws? There are 15 Trial Court Law Libraries located across Massachusetts to serve the courts, attorneys and the public. Just like local public libraries, the law libraries are open to everyone. You can receive legal reference assistance, borrow books, and use print and electronic resources. |
Monthly Tuesday, April 1 | 7 - 8 PM Thursday, April 3 | 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, April 8 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Saturday, April 12 | 3 - 4 PM Monday, April 14 | 6 - 7 PM Friday, April 18 | 10 AM - 12 PM Bimonthly | Tuesday, April 22 | 6 - 8 PM Meditation with Neeni Decha Resumes in June 2025 | 7 - 8 PM * NO MEDITATION IN APRIL & MAY 2025 * |
We are very excited to announce that our outdoor walking program for Adult English Language Learners will start again on Thursday, April 3 from 10 - 11:30 AM! Walk and Talk is a great way to meet new people, practice your English and learn about Quincy Center. - Meet in front of the library (on Washington Street) at 10 AM.
- The group leaves the library at 10:15 AM so be sure to arrive by then!
- This is a weekly walk, every Thursday starting at the Main Library!
Questions? Email quenglishtalk@ocln.org |
The Classroom, Main Library Our monthly drop-in program for adult English Language Learners returns! Join us and practice your English conversation skills, meet new people and do a simple craft! No art skills needed. The craft is very simple and fun. Drop in anytime between 10 - 11:30 AM! No Registration Required. Art supplies are provided. This program is open to people who are interested in practicing their English or longtime residents interested in connecting with our international community members. |
Teen Advisory Board North Quincy Library 3:30 - 4:30 PM Classroom, Main Library Contact quteen@ocln.org with questions |
Tuesday, April 1 (Monthly) Drop-In: 2:30 - 4 PM The Cranium, Main Library Some equipment requires booking in advance. Please have a parent or guardian sign our waiver (available in the Teen Room) before attending. Questions? Email quref@ocln.org with the subject line "Teen Open Hours"! For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Wednesday, March 12 1:30 - 2:30 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Monday, April 14 3 - 4 PM Main Library For April's meeting, you are encouraged to make a PowerPoint or Google Slides slideshow of your hot takes if you wish! No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Wednesday, April 16 3 - 4 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Thursday, April 17 3 - 4 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Thursday, April 24 2 - 4 PM North Quincy Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
 Saturday, April 26 2 - 4 PM North Quincy Library Registration Required For teens aged 13-17 only |
 Anime Club This month, Anime Club won't be meeting in-person, but there will be a take-home collage craft for pick-up in the Teen Room of the Main Library! (while supplies last) |
Saturday, April 5 10 - 11 AM Main Library Ages 0 - 7 years & Families Sunday, April 13 3 - 4 PM Main Library For Children of ALL AGES & FAMILIES Friday, April 18 2 - 4 PM Main Library Ages 4+ |
Join us for a concert with Dandelion. Comprised of lifelong Boston musicians Heather Scott and Talia Rose, Dandelion shares a love of musical storytelling to audiences across generations. With a passion for crafting joyful folk-inspired songs, Dandelion brings warmth, smiles –and even a little learning!– to kids and the caretakers who love them. Bring your dancing feet and sing along to songs about gardening, the animals we love, and even intergalactic robots! Join award-winning kindie (kids + indie rock) band Marsha and the Positrons on Sunday April 13 at 3 PM for an afternoon of dancing and singing along to fun, energetic, upbeat songs! Winners of the 2024 Josie Music Award for Children's Creators/Performers, their clever songs about science and how the world works with positive social messages bring smiles to all ages! Marsha is a Quincy native and former library kid who is delighted to be visiting her childhood library once again! Families are invited to join us on Friday, April 18 to play our giant Candyland at the library! Try to collect all of our Candyland stickers and decorate your own Candy Kingdom crown. Come to the Children’s Desk starting at 1:45 PM and get your group ticket and number. The groups will be called in order on a first come, first served basis. The activity will run from 2-4. While you wait for your turn, board games and other activities will be available. Geared towards ages 4+, kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Children of all ages are invited to stop by the Adams Shore Library any time during library hours any day from Tuesday, April 22 - Saturday, April 26 to create a 3D tulip craft. Make your make at the library or take the materials with you to work on at home. While supplies last.
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Ages 5 years and up Tuesday, April 22 10 - 11 AM Main Library |
Ages 5 years and up Tuesday, April 22 2 - 4 PM North Quincy Library |
Ages 8 - 10 years Friday, April 25 | 10 - 11 AM Main Library Presented with the Quincy Credit Union |
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Happy Earth Week and Arbor Day! Families with children of all ages are invited to celebrate with us on the Olmsted Lawn on Friday, April 25 from 2 – 4 PM with fun lawn games and our Free Tree Pickup in partnership with Neighborhood Forest! In case of inclement weather we will move in doors. If you registered your child for a free tree, you can pick up your sapling on Friday, April 25th at the Main Library from 2 – 4 PM. Please bring a valid photo ID to claim your tree. Parent FAQs To find out more information about what kind of tree you may receive, how to plant and care for it, and more, please click on the link here. |
Preschool Discovery Ages 3 - 5 years | Monthly |
Ages 8 - 12 years Monthly, 3rd Wednesdays Wednesday, April 23 | 3 - 4 PM North Quincy Library No Registration Required |
Grades 1 - 3 | Monthly Thursday, April 24 | 3 - 4 PM Main Library Registration opens on Tuesday, April 1 at 9 AM. |
Mondays, 10 AM 4/7, 4/14, 4/28 North Quincy Library |
Mondays, 10 AM 4/7, 4/14, 4/28 Main Library |
Tuesdays, 10 AM 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/29 Adams Shore Library |
Ages 3 - 5 years Wednesdays, 10 AM 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/30 Main Library |
Ages 4 - 11 months Thursdays, 9:30 AM 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1 Main Library |
Ages 12 - 23 months Main Library 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/29 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1 REGISTRATION REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSED. |
1st Tuesdays | Ages 2 - 5 years Tuesday, April 1 | 6:30 PM Main Library  1st Mondays | Ages 0 - 7 years Monday, April 7 | 6:15 PM Adams Shore Library 3rd Wednesdays | Grades 3 - 7 Wednesday, April 16 | 6:30 PM Main Library Saturday, April 19 | 10 AM Main Library Recurring | Ages 6 - 8 years Wednesday, April 30 | 1 PM Adams Shore Library Elliot the therapy dog is back! |
1st Wednesdays | Ages 1 - 5 years Wednesday, April 2 | 6:30 PM Main Library 2nd Tuesdays | Ages 10 - 15 years Tuesday, April 8 | 6:30 PM North Quincy Library Registration is limited to Quincy residents. There is no waitlist for this program. 3rd Fridays | Ages 5 - 13 years Friday, April 18 | 10 AM Main Library Intended for Ages 0 - 5 years, but older kids can also join Saturday, April 19 11 - 11:45 AM 3rd Saturdays | Monthly North Quincy Library |
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5 week series | Mondays | 6:30 - 7:15 PM Spring Session: 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28 Main Library |
Grades 3 - 4 Thursday, April 10 | 7 - 8 PM Main Library Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Grade 5 - 7 Thursday, April 17 | 7 - 8 PM Main Library Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. |
Grade 1 - 3 & Parents/Guardians Tuesday, April 15 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM North Quincy Library Meets on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Grade 3 - 7 | Main Library Wednesday, April 23 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM Main Library Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. |
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