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January 2022 | Volume 19 Issue 01 |
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In this Issue
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Have a safe and happy holiday, and please remember these holiday closures: Saturday, January 1 Closed for New Year's Day Monday, January 17 Closed for MLK Day |
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North Quincy Branch Update
We are busy preparing the branch for reopening on Tuesday, February 1. Branch hours will be: 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. |
Sundays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Romand Rudnytsky Kyle Carey January 23, 2022 February 13, 2022 February 13 - Kyle Carey - Gaelic Americana March 6 - Aine Minogue April 10 - Essex Piano Trio - Piano, Violin and Cello May 1 - Jean Danton accompanied by Luke Molloy - Broadway/Jazz Vocalist with Piano |
Thursday, January 6 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. In Person |
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7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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7:00 - 8:30 p.m. In Person |
January 12, 19 & 26 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. In Person |
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Online Co-Sponsored by QCAN - Quincy Climate Action Network and Massachusetts Green Energy Alliance |
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Registration Dates: Tuesday, January 11 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (In-Person) Thursday, January 13 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (In-Person) Thursday, January 13 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (Online-Zoom) |
January 11, 25 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Saturday January 8 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Monday, January 31, February 7, 21, 28, & March 7 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Tuesday, January 18
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
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Saturday, January 8 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. |
Thursdays January 6, 13, 20 & 27 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
January 31, February 7, 21, & 28 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. |
Tuesday, January 11 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
Puppet Tales with Leigh 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
Tuesday, January 11 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, January 19 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED REGISTRATION REQUIRED Monday, January 31, February 7, 21, 28 & March 7 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Monday, January 31 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. |
Saturday, January 29 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
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Wednesday, January 19 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Saturday, January 22 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
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Interested? Find more on Novelist using these Appeal Terms: Genre: Essays; Nature Writing
Writing Style: Lush |
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The Twelve Jays of Christmas by Donna AndrewsWhen a blizzard traps her brother Rob and his fiance ̀ŒDelaney's guests inside during their Christmas party, Meg Langslow must help the snowbound would-be eloping couple thwart their mothers' grandiose wedding plans AND solve a murder among the assembled friends and relatives, [Novelist]. Interested? Find more Donna Andrews Meg Langslow Mysteries and similar reads using Appeal Terms on Novelist. Genre: Cozy mysteries; Gentle reads; Holiday mysteries
Themes: Life in small towns
Character: Large cast of characters; Quirky
Storyline: Intricately plotted
Pace: Fast-paced
Tone: Funny; Offbeat; Upbeat |
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by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz illustrated by Kevin Eastman, Dan Duncan Issues #1-4 Master Splinter and the brothers search for the lost Raphael who is fending for himself on the streets of New York City, but they are sidetracked by a mutant alley cat and his band of criminals. [Novelist] Looking for something similar? Search Novelist's Appeal Terms for: Genre: Comics and Graphic novels |
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Renee Ballard Mystery Series #4
by Michael Connelly "LAPD Detective Rene ̀ŒBallard, investigating a New Year's Eve murder along with an unsolved murder, teams up Detective Harry Bosch once again when their two cases--one old and one new--intersect, while an undetected killer watches their every move," [Novelist]. Interested? Find more like this with Appeal Terms on Novelist : Genre: Mysteries; Police procedurals
Themes: Urban police
Character: Brooding; Strong female
Storyline: Intricately plotted
Pace: Fast-paced
Tone: Suspenseful; Violent
Writing Style: Compelling; Gritty; Richly detailed |
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Act Coolby Tobly McsmithTransgender teen and aspiring actor August lands a spot at a prestigious performing arts high school in New York City, but he struggles to move past the life he left behind, with conservative parents who wanted to send him to conversion therapy. [Novelist] Interested? Find more like this with Appeal Terms on Novelist: Genre: Coming-of-age stories; LGBTQIA fiction; Realistic fiction
Themes: Coming out experiences; Set the stage
Character: LGBTQIA diverse
Storyline: Own voices
Min/Max Grade level: 9 - 12 |
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Want more? Find something on Novelist using Appeal Terms: Genre: Picture books for children; Stories in rhyme
Tone: Silly
Illustration: Cartoony
Min/Max Grade level: Kindergarten - 3 |
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Burying the Moon by Andree PoulinIn a village in India with no toilets, Latika has to do her business in a field under the cover of darkness. After her grandmother is stung by a scorpion and her sister is forced to leave school because she has reached puberty, Latika seizes a chance to change their situation, [Novelist]. Genre: Canadian fiction; Illustrated books; Novels in verseCharacter: Culturally diverseStoryline: Issue-orientedTone: MovingWriting Style: Attention-grabbingMin/Max Grade level: 4 - 7 Lexile: 620 |
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