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April 2022 | Volume 19 Issue 04
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In this Issue
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The Casual Cup Cafe will be open in the ground floor atrium at the Main Library starting Friday, April 1st. For now, the cafe will be open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Watch for expanded hours coming soon. Drop by and check out the menu!
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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 At this time we are only able to accept cash but expect to be able to starting accepting credit and debit cards soon.
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In observance of Easter and Patriots Day the Main Library and all branches will be closed: Sunday, April 17 - Closed Monday, April 18 - Closed While we are out we invite you to visit our website to check out eBooks, eAudiobooks and more with our Online Library!
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The renovated North Quincy Branch Library is now open. Hours: Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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We have received the Federal 1040 and 1040SR forms and instructions, as well as the Massachusetts State Resident Income Tax forms. Please visit the Information Services Desk on Floor 2 of the Main Library, or any of our branches, to pick up forms. You can also visit the Taxes Find It Guide on our website for links to online forms and help.
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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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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. Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Sunday, April 10 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Main Library - Richardson Building |
Cooking with the Crane: Brunch Saturday, April 30 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Online Cook along with Chef Rob as he dishes out some delicious brunch recipes for your next get together. You won't want to miss this!
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Fridays, April 1 & 15 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Online
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TCPL Teens is a place to chat, ask questions, and hang out virtually.
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Thursday, April 14 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Computer Classroom - Main Library
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Saturday, April 9 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Children's Room - Main Library
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Saturday, April 30 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Community Meeting Room - Main Library
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April 4, 11 & 25 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Online
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Wednesday April 6 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Community Meeting Room - Main Library
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Tuesdays April 5, 12 & 26 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Adams Shore Branch
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Wednesdays April 6, 13 & 27 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Online
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Saturday, April 16 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Community Meeting Room - Main Library
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Thursdays April 7, 14 & 28 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Community Meeting Room - Main Library
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Preschool Discovery: Shapes and Patterns This month we invite you to come and explore shapes and patterns by sorting shapes, matching patterns, and making pictures using shape blocks. |
Thursday, April 14 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wollaston Branch
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3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Adams Shore Branch
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Saturday, April 23 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Children's Room - Main Library
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Tuesday, April 12 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Cihldren's Room - Main Library
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Thursday, April 14 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Cihldren's Room - Main Library
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Friday, April 22 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Front Lawn - Main Library
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Wednesday, April 20 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Children's Room - Main Library
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"The author shares her experiences growing up in ‘90s Manhattan with a brilliant, manipulative and mentally ill mother who built a farcical, half-true life for the two of them as she dives deep into the cascading effects of decades of lies and deception," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Autobiographies and memoirs; Family and relationships; Life stories Tone: Moving; Reflective Writing Style: Candid; Engaging; Witty
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This Is What Happenedby Mick Herron"Living alone in a month-to-month London sublet, a woman with virtually no friends or family is recruited by MI5 to help thwart an international plot that puts all of Great Britain at risk," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Psychological fiction; Spy fiction Character: Awkward Storyline: Intricately plotted Tone: Atmospheric; Suspenseful Writing Style: Compelling; Witty
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"A collection of stories inspired by the January 1995 Kobe earthquake and the poison gas subway attacks two months later takes place between the two disasters and follows the experiences of people who found their normal lives undone by surreal events," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Literary fiction; Short stories; Surrealist fiction; Translations Character: Flawed; Sympathetic Storyline: Character-driven Tone: Haunting; Melancholy; Reflective Writing Style: Spare; Stylistically complex
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"When a double-booking at a remote one-room cabin accidentally throws two solace-seekers together, it feels like a cruel twist of fate. But what if it's fate of a different kind? Spending her thirtieth birthday alone is the last thing that dating columnist Cleo wanted, but she is going on a solo retreat--at the insistence of her boss--in the name of re-energizing herself and adding a new perspective to her column. The remote Irish island she's booked is a far cry from London, but at least it's a chance to hunker down in a luxury cabin and indulge in some quiet, solitary self-care while she figures out her next steps in her love life and her career. Mac is also looking forward to some time to himself. With his life in Boston deteriorating in ways he can't bring himself to acknowledge, his soul searching has brought him to the same Irish island in search of his roots and some clarity. Unfortunately, a mix-up with the bookings means both solitude seekers have reserved the same one-bedroom hideaway on exactly the same dates. Instantly at odds with each other, Cleo and Mac don't know how they're going to manage until the next weekly ferry arrives. But as the days go by, they no longer seem to mind each other's company quite as much as they thought they would..." [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Contemporary romances; Romantic comedies Tone: Heartwarming; Moving Writing Style: Engaging
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"The true story of Isabella Stewart Gardner's mission to turn her home into a unique art museum," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Biographies; Picture books for children Writing Style: Attention-grabbing Min/Max Grade level: 3 - 6 Isabella Stewart Gardner's Birthday is on April 14th! Celebrate with learning more about her in our collection or with a visit to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum! Find passes on our website.
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Maizy Chen's Last Chanceby Lisa Yee"In Last Chance, Minnesota, with her family, Maizy spends her time at the Golden Palace, the restaurant that's been in her family for generations, where she makes some discoveries requiring her to go on a search for answers," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Target Audience: Ages 8-12. Subject Term: Grandparents -- Juvenile fiction, Restaurants -- Fiction, Chinese Americans -- Fiction, Immigrants -- Fiction, Racism -- Fiction, Genealogy -- Fiction.
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"When she discovers she has 54 things wrong with her after reading a confidential school report, Gwendolyn Rogers is determined to get these things under control so she can go to horse camp and gets some help from an unexpected source," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Themes: Dealing with mental illness; Living with invisible disability Storyline: Character-driven; Issue-oriented; Own voices Tone: Angst-filled; Moving Min/Max Grade level: 3 - 7
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"Barbara is having one of those days. She has a sock problem and there's a strange pea. Then, all of a sudden, Barbara's Wobbler is out of control! But what happens when a bad mood like this comes along? Barbara has a lot to learn about the ways of wobblers in this laugh-out-loud story from Nadia Shireen. A brilliantly funny and sensitive way to understand and deal with tantrums," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Picture books for childrenThemes: Handling bad moods
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