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December 2024 | Volume 21 Issue 12 |
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In this Issue
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Welcome Winter! Celebrate the upcoming Winter season and all its wonders at the Library as we prepare for the new year! |
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Staff Development Day DELAYED OPEN Wednesday, December 11 at 1 PM |
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Christmas & New Year's EARLY CLOSURE Tuesday, December 24 at 12:30 PM Tuesday, December 31 at 12:30 PM CLOSED Wednesday, December 25 Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
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8:30 - 10 AM Quincy Room, Main Library Questions? Email the Board of Trustees at tcpltrustees@quincyma.gov |
Tuesday, December 3 7 - 8 PM Classroom, Main Library Monthly - 1st Tuesdays Game of the Month: |
Sunday, December 8 3 - 4 PM Richardson Building, Main Library The event will also be LIVESTREAMED to our YouTube channel and recorded and aired at a later date on QATV. |
Tuesday, December 10 7 - 8 PM Richardson Building, Main Library Please bring a copy of your birth chart with you, which you can access here! |
Wednesday, December 11 7 - 8 PM Richardson Building, Main Library Want to share your recipe in advance? Please email it to us at quref@ocln.org |
Saturday, December 14 11 AM - 12 PM Main Library Compete for fun prizes and enjoy our cozy tea selection and festive mocktails! |
Saturday, December 14 3 - 4 PM North Quincy Library Mocktails provided. Optional: This month's theme is books with birds on the cover. |
Tuesday, December 17 6 - 7 PM Main Library |
Wednesday, December 18 7 - 8 PM Main Library Register starting on Sunday, December 1 at 9:30 AM |
Friday, December 20 2 - 4 PM Main Library All Ages - 2 - 4 PM: Drop in coloring & hot cocoa
- 3 - 4 PM: Movie Matinee - Jack Frost (1979)
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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, Dec. 12, 6 - 7 PM In-person AND Online to receive the Zoom link. |
In this presentation we will survey the most common kinds of brick walls and learn some tricks for demolishing them. From immigrants to paupers, sojourners to pioneers, name shifters to hushed up family secrets, nearly every genealogist will come across these types. Robert Cameron Weir is a genealogical researcher, lecturer, and author who lives in Dover, New Hampshire. He specializes in hard problems related to New England genealogy, from 1620 to the present. |
Wednesdays (CLOSED 12/25 & 1/1) 5 - 7 PM Main Library 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, December 5 6 - 7:30 PM For Ages 18+ Richardson Building |
Thursday, December 12 Drop-In: 2 - 4 PM ALL AGES NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please note that The Cranium has a maximum capacity of 12 during this program. |
Thursday, December 19 6 - 7:30 PM For Ages 18+ NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please note that The Cranium has a maximum capacity of 12 during this program. |
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Wednesdays at 2 PM at the Main Library December 4 Rated: PG | Runtime: 1h 40min December 11 Rated: PG | Runtime: 1h 56min December 18 Rated: | Runtime: h min |
Audio Described Movie Friday, Dec 6 | 2 - 4 PM Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 1h 40min |
NQ Movie Night Tuesday, December 17 5:30 - 8:30 PM Rated: G | Runtime: 2h 50min |
Movie @ Adams Shore Thursday, Dec 19 | 2 - 4 PM Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 2h 13min |
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, Dec 2 | 7 - 8 PM Registration Required to receive Zoom link. Register here |
Registration Required to receive Zoom link. Register here |
Thursday, Dec 12 | 7 - 8 PM Registration Required to receive Zoom link. Register here |
Monday, Dec 16 | 7 - 8 PM Registration Required to receive Zoom link. Register here |
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. Accessibility: beginner friendly, must be able to get up and down from the ground. Drop-In Social Services Monday - Friday | 9 AM - 1 PM 2nd Floor Media Room, Main Library All are welcome and no appointment is needed. Toiletries, supplies, and snacks are available. 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. For more information about the Trial Court Law Libraries, visit their website. |
Monthly * NEW * Tuesday, Dec 3 | 7 - 8 PM Wednesday, Dec 4 | 6 - 8 PM  Thursday, Dec 5 | 6 - 8 PM  Tuesday, Dec 10 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Friday, Dec 20 | 10 AM - 12 PM Meditation with Neeni Decha NO DEC MEETING | RESUMES IN JAN 2025 |
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English Walk & Talk Thank you to our volunteers and community members who participated in our weekly outdoor program, Walk and Talk! We enjoyed our last walk of the season in November, and the program is now on hold until the spring. Our walks take us all around Quincy to the local parks, cemeteries and historic homes. We are fortunate to make friends along the way, as seen in this picture in Quincy's recently renovated Welcome Center. This past summer, the group also enjoyed guided tours of the YMCA and the Quincy Community Action Program. Thank you to everyone in the community who has welcomed our walkers! This program is a great opportunity to practice your English, meet new people, and learn about Quincy Center. Visit the calendar in March to see when the walks will start again in the spring! |
Consider becoming a volunteer literacy tutor. Literacy tutors are dedicated, patient, flexible, and encouraging volunteers who create a positive learning environment where adults can thrive and learn without embarrassment. No previous teaching experience is required. We provide extensive training and support for our tutors! 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 3:30 - 4:30 PM Comunity Meeing Room Main Library 3 - 4 PM North Quincy Library Contact quteen@ocln.org with questions. |
Monday, Dec 2 Drop-In: 2 - 4 PM North Quincy Library Help us decorate the teen area at the North Quincy Branch Library with paper snowflakes. No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Tuesday, Dec 3 3 - 4 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Wednesday, Dec 11 1:30 - 2:30 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Thursday, Dec 12 3 - 4 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Wednesday, Dec 18 3 - 4 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Thursday, Dec 19 3 - 4 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Friday, December 20 Drop-In: 2 - 4 PM Main Library All Ages - 2 - 4 PM: Drop in coloring & hot cocoa
- 3 - 4 PM: Movie Matinee - Jack Frost (1979)
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Saturday, Dec 28 Drop-In: 2 - 4 PM North Quincy Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
 Saturday, December 7 10 - 11 AM Ages 0 - 5 years & families Main Library Join Mara and Motoko for an interactive music program featuring a mix of classic children’s music, Disney hits and a few original songs. Friday, December 20 Drop-In: 2 - 4 PM All Ages Main Library - 2 - 4 PM: Drop in coloring & hot cocoa
- 3 - 4 PM: Movie Matinee - Jack Frost (1979)
10 AM - 12 PM Ages 5+ years Main Library Parents please note these are regular LEGO, not DUPLO and are not appropriate for smaller children. |
 Tween Hangouts Grades 5 - 7 Main Library Tweens in grades 5-7 are invited to drop in to the Blue Room in Children’s to hang with friends, play games, make a craft or even do homework.  Saturday, December 21 10 - 11 AM Ages 4 months - 3 years Main Library  Monday, December 30 2 - 3 PM Ages 4+ years North Quincy Library Join us to do some wintry snow science! We'll make snowflakes, explore crystal shapes, and even simulate an avalanche! |
Grades 1 - 3 Monthly, 2nd or 3rd Fridays Main Library Registration Required |
Preschool Discovery Ages 3 - 5 years Monthly No December Sessions | Returns in January 2025 ExPLORE Science Workshop Ages 8 - 12 years Monthly, 3rd Wednesdays No Registration Required No December Sessions | Returns in January 2025 |
Ages 4 - 8 years Mondays, 3 PM 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 North Quincy Library |
Ages 4 - 11 months Tuesdays, 9:30 AM 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 Main Library |
Tuesdays, 10 AM 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 Adams Shore Library |
Ages 3 - 5 years Wednesdays, 10 AM 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/17 Main Library |
Ages 12 - 23 months Main Library 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 |
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1st Mondays Ages 0 - 7 years Monday, December 2 | 6:15 PM Adams Shore Library 1st Wednesdays Ages 1 - 5 years Wednesday, December 4 | 6:30 PM Main Library Ages 5 - 13 years Friday, December 20 | 9:30 AM Main Library Puppy Pages 2nd Wednesdays Ages 6 - 8 years ON HIATIUS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Adams Shore Library |
1st Tuesdays Ages 2 - 5 years Tuesday, December 3 | 6:30 PM Main Library 3rd Wednesdays Grades 3 - 7 Wednesday, December 18 | 6:30 - 7:45 PM Main Library Music & Movement with Miss Rubi Ages 0 - 2 years No December Sessions Toy Time Ages 9 - 23 months No December Sessions Dungeons & Dragons Ages 10 - 15 years No December Session |
Grades 3 - 4 Tuesday, December 10 | 7 - 8 PM Main Library Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Grade 5 - 7 Thursday, December 19 | 7 - 8 PM Main Library Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. |
Grades 4 - 6 & Parents/Guardians Thursday, December 12 | 6:30 PM Main Library Meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Page Turners Graphic Novel Book Club Grade 3 - 7 No December Sessions | Returns in January 2025 Main Library Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. |
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NEW! Bedtime Book Club Grade 1 - 3 & Parents/Guardians No December Sessions | Returns in January 2025 North Quincy Library There are no meetings in November & December due to the holidays, however starting in December, pick up "Captain Pug" at the North Quincy Library to read together with your family and discuss with us in January! |
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