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June 2023 | Volume 20 Issue 6
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In this Issue
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June 5 - 17 Old Colony Library Network presents its first ever Library Crawl! Take a road trip across Southeastern Massachusetts while visiting the 25 different participating libraries, spanning 25 towns and cities across 3 counties. Visit the official website at malibraryroadtrip.com/ocln to download your Passport. Use your Passport to collect a stamp at each library you visit, and collect at least 5 stamps to be eligible for entry into the Giveaway! You can also find events, things to do and places to eat along the way! Follow along with others and share your own adventures on social media with #OCLNLibraryCrawl2023
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Thursdays 6 - 8 PM Saturdays 10 AM - 4 PM Located inside the Main Library 40 Washington Street The Bookstore is accessible to people with disabilities
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Monday, June 12 9:15 - 11:15 AM Wollaston Library
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ALL LIBRARIES ARE CLOSED Juneteenth Monday, June 19
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Tuesday, June 13 7 - 8:30 PM Josiah Quincy Junior.
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Friday, June 16 6 - 8:30 PM 21 + only Snacks, live music, cash bar, and fun activities for guests 21 and older!
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Adult Summer Reading July 1 - August 18 Find Your Voice! Summer 2023 is rapidly approaching, and with that, it's time for some beach and vacation reads! Be one of the first 50 Summer Reading Challenge participants to sign up and win a limited edition tote bag full of books & prizes!
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We now offer passes to Mapparium globe + Our World located at the Mary Baker Eddy Library in Boston. Request your digital pass to receive up to four free general admission tickets. Must be 18+ and a Quincy resident.
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The Online Library gives 24/7 access to ebooks, eaudiobooks, magazines, comics, movies, tv shows, music, newspapers and more.
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Gain unlimited access while using any device on the Thomas Crane Public Library network.
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Learn hundreds of languages online for free. No need to have a library card, all you’ll need to do is create an account with Transparent Language.
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Wednesday, June 7 For grades 8 - 12 3:30 - 5 PM Classroom Thomas Crane Library
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For grades 6 - 12 3 - 4 PM Community Meeting Room Thomas Crane Library
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For grades 8 - 12 3 - 4 PM Classroom Thomas Crane Library Last one of the year! June's Pick:
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For grades 8 - 12 only 2 - 4 PM North Quincy Library
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For Ages 3 and up 10 - 10:45 AM North Quincy Library
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For grades K-5 1 - 2:00 PM Community Meeting Room Thomas Crane Library
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Friday, June 30 For all ages 2 - 3:30 PM On the Lawn Thomas Crane Library
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For ages 6 and up 2:30 - 3:30 PM Community Meeting Room Thomas Crane Library
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Talewise: Science Heroes Saving Earth Together For ages 3 and up 10 - 11 AM Community Meeting Room Wednesday, June 21 For ages 3 and up 10 - 11 AM North Quincy Library
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by Ed Yong"The Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times best-selling author of I Contain Multitudes examines how the world of animal senses can help us understand and transform the way we perceive our world, [Novelist]." Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Science Writing; Nature Writing Tone: Thought-provoking Writing Style: Accessible; Engaging; Richly detailed
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by Bryan Lee O'Malley" Lottie Person is a gorgeous, fun-loving social-media star who just happens to also be a gross, allergy-ridden mess," [Novelist]." Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Romance comics; Mystery comics; Comics and Graphic novels Character: Flawed; Authentic Writing Style: Engaging Illustration: Detailed; Colorfuld
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Spellbound by Bishakh Som"This graphic novel memoir by a transgender woman explores the concept of identity by inviting us to move through her life as she would have us see her, that is, as she sees herself. A candid autobiographical narrative gives us the opportunity to enter the author’s daily life and explore her thoughts on themes of gender and sexuality, memory and urbanism, love and loss," [Novelist]." Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: LGBTQIA comics; Autobiographical comics; Comics and Graphic novels Character: Transgender; LGBTQIA Storyline: Unconventional Writing Style: Candid; Witty Illustration: Detailed
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by Dierdre Langeland " Going from being homeschooled to attending a new school, coding expert Zoey becomesreallypopular after developing an app called the Cool Code to help her make friends and gets pulled away from her real friends, forcing her to make some difficultchoices." [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Humorous comics; Comics and graphic novels Character: Asian; Black; Relatable Tone: Angst-filled; Funny Writing Style: Attention-grabbing Illustration: Colorful Min/Max Grade level: 5 - 8
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The Okay Witchby Emma Steinkellner "Thirteen-year-old Moth Hush loves all things witchy. But she's about to discover that witches aren't just the stuff of movies, books, and spooky stories. When some eighth-grade bullies try to ruin her Halloween, something really strange happens. It turns out that Founder's Bluff, Massachusetts, has a centuries-old history of witch drama. And, surprise: Moth's family is at the center of it all! When Moth's new powers show up, things get totally out-of-control. She meets a talking cat, falls into an enchanted diary, and unlocks a hidden witch world. Secrets surface from generations past as Moth unravels the complicated legacy at the heart of her town, her family, and herself, [Novelist]." Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Comics and Graphic novels; Paranormal comics; Books for reluctant readers; Debut titleThemes: Coming-of-age; Hidden heritageCharacter: RelatableTone: AmusingWriting Style: Attention-grabbingMin/Max Grade level: 4 - 8 Lexile: 390
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