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September 2024 | Volume 21 Issue 9 |
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In this Issue
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Roll Out And Read with a Library Card! Each year, the Thomas Crane Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. Interested in trying a new hobby in our Makerspace? Hoping to learn a new language? Curious about your family history? Want to enjoy a concert inside a beautiful, historic building? Need to fax? Need to borrow a power washer for a weekend? So many options! There’s something for everyone at the Thomas Crane Public Library! Do you know someone who doesn't have a library card? Invite them to sign up this month! Quincy residency isn't required to get a library card with us. You can sign up for a library e-card online to get started with our services. E-cards expire after 60 days, so make sure to come into one of the Quincy libraries with a valid photo ID to convert your e-card into a physical library card! |
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Saturday, August 31 Sunday, September 1 Monday, September 2 While we are closed, visit our Online Library which is open 24/7 to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, and tv shows for free with your library card! Have a safe holiday! |
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Staff Development - LATE OPENING
Tuesday, September 10 Opening at 1 PM |
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Thursday, September 12 8:30 - 10 AM Quincy Room, Main Library Questions? Email the Board of Trustees at tcpltrustees@quincyma.gov |
Tuesday, Sept 10 7 - 8 PM Main Library |
Saturday, Sept 14
11 AM - 12 PM Main Library |
Tuesday, Sept 17
10 - 11 AM Adams Shore Library |
Tuesday, September 17 7 - 8 PM Main Library |
Wednesday, September 18 7 - 8 PM Main Library |
Saturday, September 21 9:30 - 11:30 AM Main Library |
Sunday, September 22 3 - 4 PM Main Library |
Tuesday, September 24 3 - 5 PM Main Library Thursday, September 26 Drop In: 10 AM - 4 PM Wollaston Library |
Saturday, September 28 2 - 3 PM Main Library |
Second Thursdays, Monthly Richardson Building Main Library |
The Genealogy Club will host monthly "Research Help and Share" meetings on most 2nd Thursdays for participants to work on their research, share their findings and questions, and work with fellow members and an on-hand archivist!
The club will also host various workshops and guest speaker programs in our "Genealogy Club Presents!" series. This series is open to all and is catered towards genealogical research for all levels from beginner to advanced. The Genealogy Club is hosted by The Archives and Special Collections Department. Sessions are free and open to all, and may feature professional guest speakers, instructional, and various genealogical topics. It is not necessary to attend all sessions to participate. |
Thursday, Sept. 12, 6 - 7 PM Registration Required to receive Zoom link. Register here. Friday, Sept. 27, 2:30 - 3:30 PM No Registration Required |
Thursday, Oct. 10, 6 - 7 PM No Registration Required Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7 - 8 PM No Registration Required Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7 - 8 PM No Registration Required |
Thursday, Nov. 7, 6 - 7 PM No Registration Required Thursday, Dec. 12, 6 - 7 PM No Registration Required Stay tuned for more! |
Main Library * CLOSED ON 8/28 & 9/4 * For All Ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult guardian) |
Drop-In Open Hours allows guests to use the makerspace equipment for personal projects and or experimentation! Please note that The Cranium has a maximum capacity of 12 during open hours, and on some occasions we do have to turn people away when that capacity is reached. We recommend planning ahead and reserving equipment in advance. Reserve ahead here. Use of an equipment must be completed by the end of your reservation time so as not to run over into the following reservation. Additionally, staff cannot provide detailed, one-on-one instruction during open hours. However, The Cranium webpage does provide detailed tutorials and instructions on the equipment and any additional questions you may have can be directed to quref@ocln.org |
Thursday, Sept 12 6 - 7:30 PM For Ages 18+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED Registration opens 2 weeks prior to event. |
Thursday, Sept 19 6 - 7:30 PM For Ages 18+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED Registration opens 2 weeks prior to event. |
Thursday, Sept 26 6 - 7:30 PM For Ages 18+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED Registration opens 2 weeks prior to event. |
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Monthly, 4th Tuesdays | 6:30 - 8 PM September 24 For Ages 18+ NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please note that The Cranium has a maximum capacity of 12 during this program. |
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September 4 Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 2h 5min September 11 Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 2h September 18 Rated: R | Runtime: 2h September 25 Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 1h 45min |
Audio Described Movie Friday, Sept 6 | 2 - 4 PM Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 2h |
Movie @ Adams Shore Thursday, Sept 19 | 2 - 4 PM Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 2h |
Foreign Film Fridays Friday, Sept 20 | 2 - 4 PM Spanish Dub; English Subtitles Rated: R | Runtime: 2h |
1st & 3rd Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30 AM August - December 2024 Register directly on Zoom HERE. |
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Informal networking takes place before and after from 9 - 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM - 12 PM. This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries. |
Monday, Sept 9 | 7 - 8 PM Registration Required to receive Zoom link. Register here |
Saturday, Sept 14 | 10 - 11 AM Registration Required to receive Zoom link. Register here |
Monday, Sept 16 | 7 - 8 PM Registration Required to receive Zoom link. Register here |
Monday, Sept 23 | 7 - 8 PM Registration Required to receive Zoom link. Register here |
Monday, Sept 30 | 7 - 8 PM Registration Required to receive Zoom link. Register here |
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Weekly Wednesdays | 9:30 - 10:30 AM Humble Roots Yoga classes are friendly, non-competitive, judgement free and trauma sensitive. Hands on assists will not be provided. Depending on weather, class may be moved indoors to the Community Meeting Room. Check our Events Calendar for updates! Accessibility: beginner friendly, must be able to get up and down from the ground. Wednesdays | 10 AM - 12 PM Thursdays | 1 - 2 PM Are you seeking legal information or assistance in navigating state, local and federal laws? There are 15 Trial Court Law Libraries located across Massachusetts to serve the courts, attorneys and the public. Just like local public libraries, the law libraries are open to everyone. You can receive legal reference assistance, borrow books, and use print and electronic resources. |
Monthly Thursday, September 5 | 6 - 8 PM  Monday, September 9 | 7 - 8 PM * Monthly * NEW RESOURCE * Wednesday, September 11 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Friday, September 20 | 7 - 8 PM * Monthly * NEW RESOURCE * Tuesday, September 24 | 7 - 8 PM Wednesday, September 25 | 6 - 8 PM * Bi-monthly * |
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Welcoming Week September 13 – 22, 2024 Welcoming Week is an annual, national campaign and celebration showcasing the growing movement of communities striving to be more welcoming places for all, including immigrants. By fostering mutual respect and cooperation between new and long-time residents, Welcoming Week brings people together in the spirit of inclusivity to create a community where truly everyone can thrive. |
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English Walk & Talk! Everyone is welcome! Join us on Thursday mornings for our outdoor Walk & Talk program! Led by 2 volunteer teachers, the walks start at the Quincy Library and follow different routes around Quincy Center (a maximum distance of 2 miles, walked at a slow pace). Meet us on the lawn outside the Washington Street entrance of the Main Library located at 40 Washington St. The Walk runs from 10 - 11:30 AM. The group leaves the library at 10:15 AM so be sure to arrive by then! This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required.
On cold or rainy days, the walk will be moved INDOORS for a virtual city tour and talk.
Children are also welcome, but must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Questions? Please email quenglishtalk@ocln.org |
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International Literacy Day
September 8, 2024 Let's celebrate International Literacy Day everyday! Check out our Literacy book display on the top floor for recommendations on literacy practice books, how to teach, etc.! |
Literacy Tutor Volunteer Information Session (Online) Call 617-376-1314 or Email quliteracy@ocln.org to learn more! |
Free Tutoring Help is available for Adults who want to learn how to read and write. Call us to set up a time to meet with us in person at the library! This meeting will give us the information we need to match you with a tutor. A match is based on your availability, scheduling, and your needs and interests. Call Mary at 617-376-1314 to get started! All calls to this number are private. |
Teen Advisory Board Main Library TAB Volunteer Applications will reopen starting on September 3, 2024! Contact quteen@ocln.org with questions. |
Wednesday, Sept 11 3 - 4 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Friday, Sept 13 3 - 4 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
7 - 8:30 PM Children's Room, Main Library Limited to Quincy Residents only. There is no Wait List. For ages 10-15 years only |
Thursday, Sept 19 3 - 4 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Tuesday, Sept 24 3 - 4 PM The Cranium, Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Saturday, Sept. 7 10 -11 AM Ages 2 - 5 years North Quincy Library Make a bear visor! |
Wednesday, Sept. 11 2:30 - 4 PM Ages 5+ years Main Library |
Tuesday, Sept. 24 3 - 5 PM All Ages Main Library Thursday, Sept. 26 Drop-In: 10 AM - 4 PM All Ages Wollaston Library |
Each month activities, experiments and instructions will be provided on a different science topic you can do with your child. |
Grades 4 - 6 Monthly, 3rd Wednesdays No Registration Required 7 - 8 PM Wollaston Library ExPLORE (Experiment, Play, Learn, Observe, Read, Examine) is a series of monthly hands-on science workshops. Each workshop has a short portion of instruction and then exploration and experimentation. September's theme is Robotics! Explore basic programming concepts with robotics. We'll try to make our robots solve a maze and do other basic tasks. |
Grades 1 - 3 Monthly, 3rd Fridays September 20 Registration Required We are excited to start this monthly project-based program that will get your children excited about STEM! Through experiments, hands-on projects, and lots of technology we will have tons of fun learning! |
Ages 3 - 5 years Mondays, 10 AM Starting 9/30 North Quincy Library |
Ages 4 - 8 years Mondays, 3 PM Starting 9/30 Wollaston Library |
Ages 4 - 11 months Tuesdays, 9:30 AM Starting 10/1 Main Library |
Tuesdays, 10 AM Starting 10/1 Adams Shore Library |
Ages 12 - 23 months Main Library 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 |
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Music & Movement with Miss Rubi Most 1st Saturday Due to overcrowding tickets are now required. FREE Tickets will be available at the Children’s desk before each event. Saturday, Sept 7 | 10:30 AM Main Library Saturday, Sept 7 | 11:15 AM Main Library Ages 2 - 5 years Tuesday, Sept 10 | 6 PM North Quincy Library Every 3rd Wednesday Grades 3 - 5 Wednesday, Sept 18 | 2:30 PM Main Library Paper Airplane Making Contest Ages 10 - 15 years Tuesday, Sept 17 | 7 PM Main Library Registration Required |
Every 2nd Wednesday Ages 6 - 8 years Wednesday, Sept 11 | 1 - 2 PM Adams Shore Library  Ages 5 - 13 years Friday, Sept 20 | 9:30 AM Main Library Arabic Storytime Every 1st Monday Ages 0 - 7 years NO SEPTEMBER MEETING | 6:15 PM Adams Shore Library Toy Time Every 3rd Saturday Ages 9 - 23 months RETURNS IN OCTOBER | 10 AM Main Library, Community Meeting Room Tween Crafternoon Every 4th Wednesday Grades 5 - 8 Main Library NO SEPTEMBER MEETING | 1 PM Main Library |
Grades 3 - 4 Thursday, Sept 12 | 7 - 8 PM Main Library Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month. |
Grade 5 - 7 Thursday, Sept 19 | 7 - 8 PM Main Library Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. |
Grade 1 - 3 & Parents/Guardians Tuesday, Sept 24 | 7 - 8 PM Main Library Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. |
Grades 1-2 Mondays, 6:30 - 7:15 PM 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28 Main Library |
Double Booked Book Club Grades 3 - 5 & Parents/Guardians RETURNS IN OCTOBER Main Library |
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Game of the Month Paul |
We got board games, card games, party games, puzzles, video games, and even the New York Times Games online, free with your library card! Video Games are the Library are BACK! Visit the Main Library to Check Out the Collection! (Games for Xbox Series S/X, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PS4) |
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