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November 2024 | Volume 21 Issue 11 |
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In this Issue
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Happy Native American Heritage Month!  In 1990, after decades of efforts from allies and advocates to increase awareness and education about Native people, National Native American Heritage Month was established. During Native American Heritage Month, we come together to honor the vibrant cultures and histories of the indigenous people of America while also recognizing the contributions they’ve made to the world as we know it. Celebrate and learn with us at the Main Library at our featured event, "Cultural Literacy & Turtle Island," on Wednesday, November 20 from 7 - 8 PM to learn all about the important role of cultural literacy in building accurate narratives about Indigenous peoples, relationships with them and their communities, and the ways in which historical literature and narrative-making practices have impacted and, at times, been shaped by the Indigenous peoples of these lands and waterways! This program will also be followed by a Q&A with presenter Brad Lopes (Aquinnah Wampanoag)! Additionally, check out our displays throughout the Main Library for related recommended materials. You can also visit our Online Library, which is available 24/7, for ebooks, eaudiobooks, movies, television shows, music, and language-learning tools which feature collections honoring Native American Heritage Month! |
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CLOSED Monday, November 11 |
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EARLY CLOSURE Wednesday, November 27 at 5 PM CLOSED Thursday, November 28 Friday, November 29 |
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8:30 - 10 AM Quincy Room, Main Library Questions? Email the Board of Trustees at tcpltrustees@quincyma.gov |
Tuesday, November 5 5 - 6 PM North Quincy Library All Ages Children under the age of ten must be accompanied by an adult to pet the dog. Interactions are limited to 5 minutes per party to ensure everyone gets time with Elliot! |
Tuesday, November 5 7 - 8 PM Classroom, Main Library Monthly - 1st Tuesdays |
Saturday, November 9 2 - 3 PM North Quincy Library Bring your own book to share with everyone in this casual, no-stress book club! Mocktails provided. |
Sunday, November 10 3 - 4 PM Richardson Building, Main Library |
Tuesday, November 12 6 - 8 PM Main Library |
Tuesday, November 12 6:30 - 8 PM North Quincy Library |
Saturday, November 16 2:30 - 3:30 PM Main Library |
Tuesday, November 19 6 - 8:30 PM North Quincy Library |
Wednesday, November 20 7 - 8 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, Nov. 7, 6 - 7 PM No Registration Required This Genealogy Club work and share features an introduction to the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) with the Boston Chapter's Vice President, Dr. Brent Upchurch. Learn about SAR and the nitty gritty of the paperwork and application process. Bring your genealogical questions, brick walls, and curiosities. Explore the databases and resources available at the Library for genealogical research, and share your stories! (Bring a laptop if you have one!) |
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 11/27) 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 |
For Ages 18+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED Registration opens 2 weeks prior to event. |
For Ages 18+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED Registration opens 2 weeks prior to event. |
For Ages 18+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED Registration opens 2 weeks prior to event. |
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November 6 Rated: PG | Runtime: 1h 40min November 13 Rated: PG | Runtime: 1h 56min November 20 Rated: R | Runtime: 1h 55min November 27 Rated: R | Runtime: 1h 33min |
Audio Described Movie Friday, Nov 8 | 2 - 4 PM Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 2h 22min |
Movie @ Adams Shore Thursday, Nov 21 | 2 - 4 PM Rated: PG | Runtime: 1h 53min |
Foreign Film Fridays Friday, Nov 15 | 2 - 4 PM Spanish Dub; English Subtitles Rated: PG | Runtime: 1h 45min |
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. |
Saturday, Nov 2 | 10 - 11 AM Registration Required to receive Zoom link. Register here |
Wednesday, Nov 13 | 2 - 3 PM Registration Required to receive Zoom link. Register here |
Monday, Nov 25 | 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. 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. For more information about the Trial Court Law Libraries, visit their website. |
Monthly * NEW * Tuesday, Nov 5 | 7 - 8 PM Wednesday, Nov 6 | 6 - 8 PM  Thursday, Nov 7 | 6 - 8 PM  Dementia Caretakers Support Group NO NOVEMBER MEETING | 7 - 8 PM Tuesday, Nov 12 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM RELOCATED TO NORTH QUINCY Friday, Nov 15 | 7 - 8 PM Tuesday, Nov 26 | 7 - 8 PM |
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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. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required.
On cold or rainy days, the walk will be moved INDOORS to the Classroom 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 |
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 Main Library 3 - 4 PM North Quincy Library Contact quteen@ocln.org with questions. |
Tuesday, Nov 5 Drop-In: 3 - 7 PM North Quincy Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Wednesday, Nov 13 1:30 - 2:30 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
 Thursday, Nov 14 3:30 - 4:30 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Monday, Nov 18 3 - 4 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Tuesday, Nov 19 3 - 4:30 PM The Cranium, Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Tuesday, Nov 19 7 - 8:30 PM North Quincy Library Limited to Quincy Residents only. There is no Wait List. For ages 10-15 years only |
Thursday, Nov 21 3 - 4 PM Main Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
Saturday, Nov 23 4 - 4 PM North Quincy Library No Registration Required For teens in grades 8 - 12 only |
 Saturday, Nov 2 10 - 11 AM Ages 3+ years Main Library  Thursday, Nov 7 10:30 - 11:30 AM Ages 3 - 7 years Main Library |
Tuesday, Nov 5 10 - 11 AM Ages 3+ years Adams Shore Library Thursday, Nov 21 10 AM - 4 PM Ages 2+ years North Quincy Library |
Ages 6+ years North Quincy Library No Registration Required Use our circuitry kits to put together circuit boards that will make lights blink, sounds turn on, propellers spin, and more! We've got everything kids will need to work on these projects, including instructions Grades 1 - 3 Monthly, 3rd Fridays 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! We'll learn some very basic coding using Chromebooks and mouse robots. |
Ages 8 - 12 years Monthly, 3rd Wednesdays No Registration Required 7 - 8 PM North Quincy 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. November's theme is Paper Airplanes! Simple paper airplanes are easy to fold and easy to fly, but what about more complex designs? We’ll try using different types of paper and adding different folds to the wings. Can you make the extra difficult patterns we’ll have? Can you design your own? |
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, 12/10, 12/17 Main Library |
Ages 12 - 23 months Main Library 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 |
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Music & Movement with Miss Rubi Ages 0 - 2 years North Quincy Library Ages 3 - 6 years North Quincy Library 1st Tuesdays Ages 2 - 5 years Tuesday, November 5 | 6:30 PM Main Library 2nd Wednesdays Ages 6 - 8 years Wednesday, November 13 | 1 - 2 PM Adams Shore Library Ages 5 - 13 years Friday, November 15 | 9:30 AM Main Library 3rd Tuesdays Ages 10 - 15 years Tuesday, November 19 | 7 PM North Quincy Library Registration Required |
1st Mondays Ages 0 - 7 years Monday, November 4 | 6:15 PM Adams Shore Library 1st Wednesdays Ages 1 - 5 years Wednesday, November 6 | 6:30 PM Main Library 3rd Wednesdays Grades 3 - 7 Wednesday, November 13 | 2:30 - 3:45 PM Main Library 3rd Saturdays Ages 9 - 23 months Saturday, November 16 | 10 AM Main Library, Community Meeting Room |
Grades 4 - 6 & Parents/Guardians Thursday, November 7 | 6:30 PM Main Library Meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Grade 3 - 7 Wednesday, November 20 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM Main Library Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. |
Grades 3 - 4 Tuesday, November 12 | 7 - 8 PM Main Library Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Grade 5 - 7 Thursday, November 21 | 7 - 8 PM Main Library Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. |
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NEW! Bedtime Book Club Grade 1 - 3 & Parents/Guardians RESUMES IN JANUARY 2025 | 7 - 8 PM Main Library There are no meetings in November & December due to the holidays, however starting in December, pick up "Captain Pug" in the Children's Room to read together with your family and discuss with us in January! |
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