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March 2025 | Volume 22 Issue 3 |
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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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5 - 6 PM North Quincy Library Questions? Email the Board of Trustees at tcpltrustees@quincyma.gov
| Staff Development Day DELAYED OPENING Tuesday, March 18 at 1 PM |
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Saturday, March 8 11 AM - 12 PM Main Library All Ages! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
Sunday, March 9 3 - 4 PM Richardson Building The event will also be LIVESTREAMED to our YouTube channel and recorded and aired at a later date on QATV. |
2nd & 4th Wednesdays 2:30 - 4:30 PM Each session is 20 minutes long and is limited to 2 devices per session. |
Tuesday, March 18 6:30 - 7:30 PM Main Library |
Saturday, March 22 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Main Library Rated: PG | Runtime: 2h 40min All Ages! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
Get up and get moving with TCPL’s 5 weeks to a 5k challenge. All levels are welcome! Stay tuned for info on a joint run with Quincy Social Run Club! Log your miles and successes for entry into our awards ceremony on May 3 when we celebrate our participants with a party on the Olmsted Lawn! #ReadRunRepeat |
Wednesday, March 26 6 - 8 PM Main Library Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 2h 22min Teens & Adults welcome! DONATIONS DRIVE: March 24 - April 25, 2025 Shelf stable food items, as well as hygiene and household products are welcome! |
Thursday, March 27 7 - 8 PM Main Library |
The event will also be LIVESTREAMED to our YouTube channel and recorded and aired at a later date on QATV. |
Second Thursdays, Monthly Richardson Building Main Library |
The Genealogy Club will host monthly "Research Help and Share" meetings on most 2nd Thursdays for participants to work on their research, share their findings and questions, and work with fellow members and an on-hand archivist!
The club will also host various workshops and guest speaker programs in our "Genealogy Club Presents!" series. |
Thursday, Mar 13 | 6 - 7 PM Richardson Building & ONLINE |
Tuesday, March 18 6:30 - 7:30 PM Main Library |
Thursday, March 27 7 - 8 PM Main Library |
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, March 13 6 - 7 PM For Ages 18+ |
Thursday, March 20 6 - 7 PM For Ages 18+ |
Thursday, March 27 6 - 7 PM For Ages 18+ |
Thursday, March 6 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, March 22 4th Saturdays | 11 AM - 12 PM For Ages 18+ Please note that The Cranium has a maximum capacity of 15 during this program. |
Tuesday, March 25 Bimonthly | 6 - 7:30 PM For Ages 18+ NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please note that The Cranium has a maximum capacity of 12 during this program. |
Wednesdays at 2 PM at the Main Library |
March 5 Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 1h 37min March 12 Rated: R | Runtime: 1h 25min March 19 Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 1h 45min March 25 Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 1h 46min |
Friday, March 7 2 - 4 PM Rated: PG | Runtime: 1h 40min |
Movie Night @ North Quincy Tuesday, March 18 6:30 - 8:30 PM Rated: PG | Runtime: 2h 8min |
Movie Matinee @ Adams Shore Thursday, March 20 2 - 4 PM Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 2h |
2nd Tuesdays | 6:30 - 7 PM March 11 January - December 2025 |
2nd Tuesdays | 7:30 - 8 PM March 11 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. |
Saruray, March 1 | 2 - 3 PM Monday, March 17 | 7 - 8 PM |
Monday, March 3 | 7 - 8 PM Monday, March 24 | 7 - 8 PM |
Wednesday, March 5 7 - 8 PM Monday, March 31 | 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, March 4 | 7 - 8 PM Thursday, March 6 | 6 - 8 PM Saturday, March 8 | 3 - 4 PM Monday, March 10 | 6 - 7 PM Tuesday, March 11 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Friday, March 21 | 10 AM - 12 PM Tuesday, March 25 | 7 - 8 PM * NO MEDITATION IN APRIL & MAY 2025 * Bimonthly | Tuesday, March 25 | 7 - 8 PM Bimonthly | Tuesday, March 25 | 7 - 8:30 PM |
 ESOL Volunteers Needed! The library's English Talk Time program is seeking volunteer facilitators to lead (or co-lead) our ESOL conversation classes. At this time, we are hoping to welcome people who have experience helping adults improve their English language skills. If you don't have experience, but are excited about the idea of working with our local immigrant community, please reach out. Training will be provided! A variety of teaching resources and assistance with lesson planning are available to our volunteers. For more information, please email Molly at quenglishtalk@ocln.org. |
Consider becoming a volunteer literacy tutor. Literacy tutors are dedicated, patient, flexible, and encouraging volunteers who create a positive learning environment where adults can thrive and learn without embarrassment. No previous teaching experience is required. We provide extensive training and support! Questions? Call 617-376-1314 or Email quliteracy@ocln.org |
For Beginner-Level English Speakers Twice a week | 10 Weeks Saturdays 9:30 - 11:30 AM Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 PM North Quincy Library The library's in-person English for Citizenship class is designed to help beginner-level English speakers practice the speaking, reading, writing and civics information needed to pass the exam! This class meets 2 days a week: Saturdays 9:30 to 11:30 AM and Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the North Quincy Library starting March 29th. To register for the English for Citizenship Class: Visit the Library's Event Calendar. |
Citizenship Classes (Online) Intermediate-Level English Speakers Wednesdays | Morning OR Evenings Morning 9:30 - 11:30 AM OR Evenings 6:30 - 8:30 PM Starts April, 2025 Online - Zoom Our Online Citizenship Class helps intermediate-level English speakers learn everything they need to know to pass the naturalization exam. This class meets 1 day a week via Zoom on Wednesdays. Choose morning (9:30-11:30 AM) or evening (6:30-8:30 PM) starting in April. To register for the online Citizenship Class: email quenglishtalk@ocln.org, call 617-376-3295 or text 857-310-7612. |
Teen Advisory Board North Quincy Library 3:30 - 4:30 PM Community Meeting Room Main Library Contact quteen@ocln.org with questions |
Tuesday, March 4 3 - 4 PM Main Library Tuesday, March 11 3 - 4 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Thursday, March 6 3:30 - 4:30 PM Main Library Registration Required 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, March 17 4 - 5 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Thursday, March 20 3 - 4 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Saturday, March 22 2 - 4 PM North Quincy Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
 Wednesday, March 26 3 - 4 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only Wednesday, March 26 6 - 8 PM Main Library PG-13 | Runtime: 2h 22min No Registration Required Teens & Adults welcome! DONATIONS DRIVE: March 24 - April 25, 2025 Shelf stable food items, as well as hygiene and household products are welcome! Teens who donate will be eligible to win a copy of Sunrise on the Reaping at the Main Library and at the North Quincy Library! |
Saturday, March 29 2 - 4 PM North Quincy Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
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The Children's Department is collaborating with Neighborhood Forest to offer free tree saplings for Earth Day for children in Quincy! Tree saplings can be picked up at the library on April 25, 2025. 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. Check out the tree planting guide! |
Ages 0 - 7 years & families Saturday, March 1 10 - 11 AM |
Ages 5 years and up Monday, March 3 Drop-In: 3 - 4 PM Main Library |
Intended for Ages 0 - 5 years, but older kids can also join Saturday, March 15 11 - 11:45 AM 3rd Saturdays | Monthly North Quincy Library |
Ages 5 years and up Saturday, March 22 3 - 4 PM North Quincy Library |
Ages 5 - 12 years Saturday, March 29 10 - 11:30 AM Main Library |
Ages 5 years and up Monday, March 31 3 - 4 PM North Quincy Library |
Preschool Discovery Ages 3 - 5 years Monthly North Quincy Library Adams Shore Library Wollaston Library Grades 1 - 3 Monthly Friday, March 21 | 3 - 4 PM Main Library Registration is limited to Quincy residents. Registration opens on Monday, March 3 at 9 AM. |
Thursdays | 3 PM OR Thursdays | 3 PM Main Library Registration is limited to Quincy residents. Registration opens on Tuesday, March 11. Ages 8 - 12 years Monthly, 3rd Wednesdays Wednesday, March 26 | 3 - 4 PM North Quincy Library No Registration Required |
Mondays, 10 AM 3/3, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28 North Quincy Library |
Mondays, 10 AM 3/3, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28 Main Library |
Tuesdays, 10 AM 3/4, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/29 Adams Shore Library |
Ages 3 - 5 years Wednesdays, 10 AM 3/5, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/30 Main Library |
Ages 4 - 11 months Thursdays, 9:30 AM 3/6, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1 Main Library |
Ages 12 - 23 months Main Library 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/29 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1 Register for EITHER session REGISTRATION REQUIRED |
Arabic Storytime 1st Mondays | Ages 0 - 7 years Canceled in March | 6:15 PM Adams Shore Library 1st Wednesdays | Ages 1 - 5 years Wednesday, March 5 | 6:30 PM Main Library 2nd Tuesdays | Ages 10 - 15 years Tuesday, March 11 | 6:30 PM North Quincy Library Registration is limited to Quincy residents. There is no waitlist for this program. Saturday, March 15 | 10 AM Main Library 3rd Wednesdays | Grades 3 - 7 Wednesday, March 19 | 2:30 PM Main Library |
1st Tuesdays | Ages 2 - 5 years Tuesday, March 4 | 6:30 PM Main Library Recurring | Ages 6 - 8 years Monday, March 10 | 5:30 PM Adams Shore Library Meet Bailey the therapy dog and spend some time practicing your reading together! 3rd Fridays | Ages 5 - 13 years Friday, March 14 | 10 AM Main Library Intended for Ages 0 - 5 years, but older kids can also join Saturday, March 15 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 Registration is limited to Quincy residents. Registration opens on Tuesday, March 11 at 9 AM. |
Grades 3 - 4 Thursday, March 13 | 7 - 8 PM Main Library Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Grade 5 - 7 Thursday, March 20 | 7 - 8 PM Main Library Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. |
Grade 1 - 3 & Parents/Guardians Tuesday, March 18 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM North Quincy Library Meets on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Grade 3 - 7 | Main Library Wednesday, March 26 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM Main Library Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. |
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