Community Calendar

Fun crafts for tweens ages 8 - 12!

Stories, snacks and activities for pre-school age children.

Join us for a 2 mile run or walk to celebrate fall. Prizes for 1st place male and female in walk and run division. Proceeds help support the Marion Knights of Columbus Fireworks.

Drop into the Children’s Department at the library this week to pick up a bag of chalk to decorate the sidewalks around the library. Share photos of your creation on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using the hashtag #QPLChalktheBlock

Introduce your child to the excitement of live storytelling at our storytime! Storytime incorporates thematic books, music, and more during 45-minute sessions for ages 18-months to five years old. Space is limited and reservations are requested. Please register the total number of people in your party, including parents and caregivers. For parties of 6 or more, please call 217-223-1309 ext 505.

On the first Tuesday of every month, there will be a space for teen writers to talk about new writing techniques, answer prompts, and share their work with others. Simultaneously, on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 pm, there will be space for teens from all schooling backgrounds to work on schoolwork and projects. There will also be board games available to play! Space is limited and reservations are requested.

Baby Time is a lap-sit storytime for babies (birth-18 months) and their parents/caregivers that will include books, rhymes, and songs. Space is limited and reservations are requested. Please register the total number of people in your party, including parents and caregivers. For parties of 6 or more, please call 217-223-1309 ext 505.

The Bookies meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:30 PM. Book selections are made 3-6 months in advance. Anyone interested in the book discussions is welcome to attend! In June, we will be discussing The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins

Join photographer Laura Rheinecker to learn tips and tricks on how to get fun, dynamic photos in nature shot while exploring Quincy’s wonderful nature spots! A Parks Representative will give an overview of some beautiful places to do so. After the workshop submit your photos for a chance to share your art with the community!

Every Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. the Nintendo Switch, Jackbox Games, and board games will be set up in the Large Meeting Room. After a hectic day at school, teens can take some time out to relax, gather with friends, play games or do their homework.