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July 2022 | Volume 19 Issue 07
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In this Issue
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Library will be closed July 2 - 4 In observance of Independence Day the Main Library and all branches will be closed: Saturday, July 2 to Monday, July 4. While we are out we invite you to visit our website to check out eBooks, eAudiobooks and more with our Online Library! Have a Safe Holiday weekend!
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Artists! Seeking a space to show your work? You could showcase your project at the Thomas Crane Public Library's Floor 1 Exhibit Space.
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Seeking Volunteers! Seeking volunteers to help in the store. All shifts available. Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Shop for great deals on gently used books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs at the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public library bookstore. All proceeds are used to support programming and services for all ages at the library.
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The Casual Cup Cafe is Open! The Casual Cup Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Atrium at the Main Library. Credit Cards are accepted. You can reach the Cafe at 617-454-7918. Drop by for a cup of coffee, sandwich of the day, or pastry to enjoy on the ground floor.
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We have resumed charging for our print and copy service. The current cost per page/per side is:
Black and White 0.15 cents Color 0.40 cents There is a $1.00 minimum for payment with credit or debit card.
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Saturday, July 23 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. On the Lawn - Main Library In case of inclement weather, this program will be moved into the Community Meeting Room. |
Join us every Thursday in May for a nice walk around Quincy Center while practicing your English conversation skills! 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Front Lawn - Main Library The Walk and Talk Time Program Continues! We are thrilled to have so many people join us for the Thursday Walk and Talk program. Over the past few Thursdays, our group of 20+ walkers has included a wonderful mix of Quincy community members. Ranging in ages from adult to 3 months old, people of all ages* and backgrounds are welcome! Sometimes our walks include a visit to a local place of interest - like the QArts Gallery and the Church of the Presidents - and sometimes we simply enjoy a stroll around beautiful Quincy Center. Registration is not required to join the walk, but registration is optional for people who would like to receive a reminder email and/or cancellation notice due to inclement weather. * Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult caretaker at all times. |
Tuesday, July 8 Ages 13 - 18 Only 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Teen Area - North Quincy Branch Screening: Encanto (With Snacks!)
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Friday, July 22 Ages 13 - 18 Only 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Front Lawn - Main Library
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Tuesday, July 19 Ages 10 - 15 Only 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Children's Room - Main Library
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Ages 13 - 18 Only 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Computer Classroom - Main Library
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Friday, July 1 All Ages 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Front Lawn - Main Library
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August 3, 10, 17, 24 Ages 5 and up 1:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wollaston Branch
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Wednesday, July 6 Ages 3 - 8 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Meeting Room - Adams Shore Branch
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Wednesday, July 6 Ages 3 and up 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Community Meeting Room - Main Library
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Ages 3 and up 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Children's Room - Main Library
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Ages 6 and up 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Meeting Room - Adams Shore Branch Registration opens Friday, July 1, 9:00 a.m.
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9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wollaston Branch
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Friday, July 29 Ages 3 and up 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Children's Room - Main Library
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Ages 4 months - 3 years 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Community Meeting Room - Main Library
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Ages 3 and up 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Children's Room - Main Library
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Preschool Discovery: Weather This month we'll be exploring the weather. Learn about clouds and wind. Make a thunderstorm in a bowl, explore static electricity and more! Friday, July 22 Ages 2 - 4 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Children's Room - Main Library |
Thursday, July 14 Ages 3 - 5 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wollaston Branch
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Wednesday, July 20 Ages 2 - 4 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Adams Shore Branch
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Saturday, July 16 Ages 3 - 5 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. North Quincy Branch
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Monday, July 11, 18, 25 & August 1, 15 Ages 3 and up 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Front Lawn - Main Library
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Tuesday, July 12 Ages 3 and up 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. North Quincy Branch
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Tuesday, July 5, 19 Ages 9 - 23 months 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Community Meeting Room - Main Library
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Tuesday, July 19 Ages 1 - 5 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. North Quincy Branch
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Grades 5 - 8 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Children's Room - Main Library
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Ages 0 - 6 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. North Quincy Branch
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The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Musicby Dave Grohl" The legendary American musician, singer, songwriter and documentary filmmaker offers a collection of stories, written by his own hand, that focus on the memories of his life, from his childhood to today." [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Arts and Entertainment; Autobiographies and memoirs; Life stories Tone: Reflective; Upbeat Writing Style: Engaging
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"An American bioengineering research firm erects a theme park on a Caribbean island, complete with living dinosaurs, and invites a group of scientists to be its first terrified guests," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Genre: Adult books for young adults; Page to screen; Science fiction classics; Science fiction thrillers Themes: Playing God Storyline: Plot-driven Pace: Fast-paced Tone: Suspenseful; Thought-provoking Writing Style: Compelling; Richly detailed
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Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala"Things are heating up for Lila Macapagal. Not in her love life, which she insists on keeping nonexistent despite the attention of two very eligible bachelors. Or her professional life, since she can't bring herself to open her new cafe after the unpleasantness that occurred a few months ago at her aunt's Filipino restaurant, Tita Rosie's Kitchen. No, things are heating up quite literally, since summer, her least favorite season, has just started. To add to her feelings of sticky unease, Lila's little town of Shady Palms has resurrected the Miss Teen Shady Palms Beauty Pageant, which she won many years ago - a fact that serves as a wedge between Lila and her cousin slash rival, Bernadette. But when the head judge of the pageant is murdered and Bernadette becomes the main suspect, the two must put aside their differences and solve the case - because it looks like one of them might be next," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Cozy mysteries; Culinary mysteries; Gentle reads Character: Culturally diverse Storyline: Own voices Tone: Disturbing; Suspenseful Writing Style: Engaging
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"The celebrated Hollywood actress and model, in this original, intelligent and wise memoir, lays bare her addiction to alcohol, her devotion to her brilliant and complicated mother, the moments she had flirted with death and how she found surprising salvation in her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, " [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist us ing these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Arts and entertainment; Autobiographies and memoirs; Family and relationships; Life stories
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"After losing her parents, a young college graduate in New York City spends a year alienating the world under the influence of a crazy combination of drugs," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: First person narratives; Literary fiction; Psychological fiction Themes: Comedy of manners; Go your own way; Toxic relationships; Unnamed narrator Character: Complex; Flawed Storyline: Character-driven Tone: Darkly humorous; Sardonic Writing Style: Compelling
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The Wide Starlightby Nicole Lesperance"Years after her mother is swept away by the Northern Lights above Svalbard, Eli orchestrates a magically fateful rescue plan when she discovers that the aurora will be visible for one wintry night above her new home on Cape Cod," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Fairy tale and folklore-inspired fiction; Magical realism Themes: Seeking lost parents Tone: Emotionally intense; Haunting Writing Style: Richly detailed Min/Max Grade level: 7 - 12
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Too Bright To See by Kyle Lukoff "It's the summer before middle school and eleven-year-old Bug's best friend Moira has decided the two of them need to use the next few months to prepare. For Moira, this means figuring out the right clothes to wear, learning how to put on makeup, and deciding which boys are cuter in their yearbook photos than in real life. But none of this is all that appealing to Bug, who doesn't particularly want to spend more time trying to understand how to be a girl. Besides, there's something more important to worry about: A ghost is haunting Bug's eerie old house in rural Vermont...and maybe haunting Bug in particular. As Bug begins to untangle the mystery of who this ghost is and what they're trying to say, an altogether different truth comes to light--Bug is transgender," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Ghost stories; LGBTQIA fictionThemes: Coming out experiencesCharacter: Courageous; LGBTQIA diverseStoryline: Character-driven; Issue-oriented; Own voicesTone: Emotionally intense; MovingWriting Style: Attention-grabbing; ThoughtfulMin/Max Grade level: 4 - 7 Accelerated Reader: IL: MG, BL: 5.1, AR Pts: 7
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"With a repertoire of 50+ recipes inspired by the unique stories of 17 favorite American Girl characters, this beautiful cookbook invites young chefs to develop basic kitchen skills while preparing sweet and savory sharable treats, " [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Cookbooks; Food books Min/Max Grade level: 3 - 6
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Big Truck Little Islandby Chris Van Dusen"When a big truck and its big load get stuck on a narrow road, traffic on the little island comes to a halt. Some cars need to go south and some have to travel north. How will Meg get to her swim meet? What about Barry’s ballet class? Luckily, the kids come up with an ingenious solution: why not just swap cars? Inspired by an incident that happened on Vinalhaven, Maine," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Picture books for children; Stories in rhyme Tone: Feel-good Illustration: Realistic; Textured Min/Max Grade level: Kindergarten - 2
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