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October 2022 | Volume 19 Issue 10
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In this Issue
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Are you or someone you know preparing for the U.S. naturalization exam? The library can help! The library's online citizenship class helps students prepare for the civics, speaking, reading and writing portions of the test. Citizenship Exam Test Prep Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30 AM Online - Zoom
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We will be closed Monday, October 10! The Thomas Crane Public Library and all Branches will be closed Monday, October 10. While we are out you can visit our Online Library which is open 24/7 to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, and tv shows for free, with your library card!
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Did you know you can request a discounted museum pass with your library card? See what's new at one of our many area institutions! Explore one of the many exhibitions at the Peabody Essex Museum. On Exhibit through April 15, 2024 You can also place a hold on a discounted ticket to Harvard Museums of Science and Culture, Institute of Contemporary Art, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Roger Williams Park Zoo, and many more. Must be 18+ and a Quincy resident.
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Newspaper Digitization Project The Library has digitized three of our historic newspapers published from 1837 to 1915: This project was funded with a generous gift to the TCPL Foundation from local historian, Wayne G. Miller. Additionally, CPA grant funding of $110,000 will provide support for preservation microfilming and digitization of nearly a dozen historic newspapers, including the Quincy Advertiser (1884-1914) and the Quincy Telegram (1909-1927).
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at the Main Library. Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Drop by for a cup of coffee, sandwich of the day, or pastry to enjoy on the ground floor. Credit Cards are accepted. Casual Cup Cafe - Atrium 617-454-7918.
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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. Seeking volunteers to help in the store. All shifts available.
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ART ON DISPLAY: Monthly Art Exhibit Painter Juan Bernardo Peña Romero believes we can open and generate space for thought through the image. Taking artistic inspiration from his writing, he uses color to flesh out written ideas or reflections. Just as his paintings emerge from a reflection, the process of elaborating the image is a mediation. He uses a pendulum to help him choose the colors and shades in his designs as, ultimately, everything is interconnected. Peña Romero’s paintings are all designed with a purpose and an end – to recreate and help calm our spirits. In continuation of the 2018 exhibition, “Thoughts in Color,” he presents, “Everything is Interconnected,” in a context full of vibrant colors. |
Wednesday, October 5 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Community Meeting Room - Main Library
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7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Community Meeting Room - Main Library
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Thursday, October 20 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Community Meeting Room - Main Library .
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9:30 - 10:30 a.m. On the Lawn - Main Library
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Thursdays 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Are you seeking legal information or assistance in navigating state, local and federal laws? Every Thursday at 1PM join the Head Law Librarian at Brockton Law Library, Alexandra Bernson, for a virtual Zoom Q&A session. This program is presented in partnership with the following area libraries: Whitman Public Library, Brockton Public Library; Turner Free Library; Avon Public Library; Scituate Town Library; Thomas Crane Public Library; and Brockton Law Library. |
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The library's online citizenship class helps students prepare for the civics, speaking, reading and writing portions of the test. Citizenship Exam Test Prep Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30 AM Online - Zoom Private tutoring is also available for people who cannot attend class during that time.
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Monday, October 3 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. North Quincy Branch
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Tuesday, October 11 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Main Library
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Comments? Questions? We want to hear them! Fill out our Teen Feedback Form:
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Tuesday, October 18 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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Tuesday, October 11 - Monday, October 17 ALL DAY Participate in the Great Pumpkin Character Contest! At home, decorate a small pumpkin as your favorite book character and bring the decorated pumpkin to the Main Library Children’s Room for display. Please no pierced or cut pumpkins, they spoil too quickly. Pumpkins may be dropped off at the main library children’s room from Tuesday, October 11th to Monday October 17st Each pumpkin will be awarded a special ribbon. Will your pumpkin be the Shiniest, the Scariest, the Cutest or…something else? Pick up your pumpkin between Monday, October 24th and Saturday, October 29th to see what award your pumpkin has won and so that you will have it to enjoy at home on Halloween. For more details, ask a librarian in the Children's Room! |
Mondays, October 3, 17 & 24 Grades 1 & 2 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Children's Room - Main Library
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Wednesday, October 12 Grades 3-5 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Children's Room - Main Library
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Grades 3-4 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. North Quincy Library
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Thursday, October 13 Grades 3-4 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Children's Room - Main Library
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Saturday, October 8 Ages 3+ 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Main Library - Children's Room Join us in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15- October 15) with a special storytime full of works from our favorite Hispanic authors and illustrators. This program is for children 3 and older accompanied by an adult.
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Halloween StorytimeSaturday, October 29 Ages 3+ 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Main Library - Community Meeting Room Celebrate Halloween with some spooky, kid-friendly stories and silly rhymes, and get ready to do the monster mash in your finest Halloween wear! This program is for children 3 and older accompanied by an adult.
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October 3, 17 & 24 Ages 3-5 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Children's Room - Main Library
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Mondays October 3, 17 & 24 Ages 4-8 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wollaston Branch Registration Required
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October 17, 24 & 31 Ages 2-3 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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October 4, 11, 18 & 25 Ages 2-3 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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October 5, 12, 19 & 26 Ages 2-3 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Ages 12-24 months 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Main Library
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Ages 12-24 months 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Main Library
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Thursdays October 6, 13, 20 & 27 Ages 4-11 months 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Main Library
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Preschool Discovery: Fun, Simple Science! Saturday, October 22 Ages 3-5 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Children's Room - Main Library |
Thursday, October 13 Ages 3 - 5 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wollaston Branch
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Wednesday, October 19 Ages 3-5 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Adams Shore Branch
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Saturday, October 15 Ages 3 - 5 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. North Quincy Branch
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Saturday, October 15 Ages 9 - 23 months 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Children's Room - Main Library
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Wednesday, October 19 Grades 4-6 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Wollaston Branch
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Whether you are looking for the ghostly or the ghastly this Halloween season, Kanopy has dug up these horrific highlights as part of their annual Fright Fest collection.
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See what Libby has on the shelf for a good scare this Halloween season. Fans of Thrillers, Mysteries, and Horror will find something they are looking for in the Halloween Collection.
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Miseryby Stephen King"A fantastic narration for a chilling book, Misery is a tough book/audiobook to put down," -- Shaun "Rescued from a car crash by a psychotic woman claiming to be a fan, novelist Paul Sheldon becomes a captive invalid in her secluded Colorado farmhouse," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Horror; Page to screen; Psychological suspense Themes: Body horror; Trapped!; Vengeance is mine Character: Twisted Storyline: Character-driven Tone: Creepy; Disturbing; Suspenseful; Violent Writing Style: Compelling
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Life Ceremonyby Sakaya Murata" Blending together humor and horror, this stellar short-story collection by the author of the cult sensation Convenience Store Woman, translated into English for the first time, portrays weird love, heartfelt friendships and the unsettling nature of human existence." [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Literary fiction; Short stories; Translations Character: Culturally diverse Tone: Offbeat; Thought-provoking Writing Style: Compelling; Witty
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"Moving to rural Georgia, a failed academic plans to write a history of his family's old plantation and the horrors that occurred there but instead discovers a sense of unspoken dread among the townspeople and a long-standing debt of blood ," [Novelist] Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Historical horror; Horror Themes: Small town horror Storyline: Plot-driven Tone: Atmospheric; Creepy; Suspenseful Writing Style: Lush; Lyrical; Richly detailed
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"After returning to America, Maggie Hope undertakes an investigation into the murder of one of Eleanor Roosevelts aides, in which she must use her code-breaking and espionage skills to outmaneuver a dangerous Nazi plot," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Adult books for young adults; Historical mysteries; Mysteries; Spy fiction Themes: Wartime crime Pace: Fast-paced Tone: Atmospheric; Suspenseful Writing Style: Engaging; Richly detailed
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"Following his presentation of Beren and Luthien, Christopher Tolkien has used the same 'history in sequence' mode in the writing of this edition of The Fall of Gondolin. In the words of J.R.R. Tolkien, it was 'the first real story of this imaginary world' and, together with Beren and Luthien and The Children of Hurin, he regarded it as one of the three 'Great Tales' of the Elder Days," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Epic fantasy Themes: Dark lord Character: Flawed Storyline: Intricately plotted; World-building Pace: Leisurely paced Tone: Melancholy; Strong sense of place Writing Style: Lyrical; Stylistically complex
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by Emily Carroll "Journey through the woods in this sinister, compellingly spooky collection that features four brand-new stories and one phenomenally popular tale in print for the first time. Emily Carroll brings you tales of old-school folklore and horror, presented in an illustrated style that's both unsettling and deceptively soothing." [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Books for reluctant readers; Canadian fiction; Comics and Graphic novels; Fairy tale and folklore-inspired fiction; Horror comics; Short stories Tone: Creepy Min/Max Grade level: 8 - 12
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"With her father lost at sea, Sophie wanders aimlessly around Aqualand, a marine theme park, until an "aquanaut" breaks into the park's research lab, revealing Aqualand's dark side and vowing to free the captive marine life with her help. " [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Comics and Graphic novelsTone: Amusing; SuspensefulWriting Style: ThoughtfulMin/Max Grade level: 3 - 6 Accelerated Reader: IL: MG, BL: 2.5, AR Pts: 1
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My Favorite ColorA Board Book by Aaron Becker"People always ask for your favorite color. But who said you can only have one? Open this gorgeous board book to find an ode to ever-changing colors, offering a spectrum of hues evoking the sun, the sea, clouds, and dew-dappled fruit," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Board books; Concept books; Die-cut books Tone: Upbeat Writing Style: Attention-grabbing Illustration:Inventive Min/Max Grade level: Babies/Toddlers - Babies/Toddlers
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"A psychologist presents this moving picture book about depression and the power of listening in which everyone tries to cheer up a little boy who is feeling down until he is able to express why he is feeling down in his own way," [Novelist] Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: Picture books for childrenThemes: Emotions and feelings; Handling bad moodsCharacter: Culturally diverseTone: MovingMin/Max Grade level: Kindergarten - 4 Accelerated Reader: IL: LG, BL: 3.2, AR Pts: 0.5 Find it in JE FICTION
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Rick by Alex Gino"Privately struggling with his best friend’s bullying personality and his father’s jokes about hot girls, a middle school student joins his new school’s Rainbow Spectrum club, where other kids of diverse gender identities help him find understanding and a sense of himself," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this on Novelist using these Book Appeal Terms: Genre: LGBTQIA fiction; Realistic fictionCharacter: LGBTQIA diverseStoryline: Own voicesTone: Inspiring; MovingMin/Max Grade level: 3 - 7 Lexile: 780
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