Thomas Crane Library
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Friday August 8 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friends Bookstore OPEN
Shop for great deals on gently used books, audiobooks, CDS & DVDs for all ages at the Friends of the Library bookstore! 100% of the proceeds from this volunteer-run bookstore are used to support free events and services for all ages at the Library. The Bookstore is l......More
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Saturday August 9 9:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Friends Bookstore OPEN
Shop for great deals on gently used books, audiobooks, CDS & DVDs for all ages at the Friends of the Library bookstore! 100% of the proceeds from this volunteer-run bookstore are used to support free events and services for all ages at the Library. The Bookstore is l......More
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Saturday August 9 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Quincy 400: Concert with Mara and Motoko Ages 0-5
Join Mara and Motoko on Saturday, August 9th at 10:00 for an interactive music program featuring a mix of classic children’s music, Disney hits and a few original songs. This program is best suited to children ages 0-5 and their families. https://thomascranelibrary......More
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Saturday August 9 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Chinese Book Club | 中文书友会
Join us for a fun and relaxing Chinese book club! Every second Saturday afternoon of the month, we connect through books and enjoy conversations about the joy of reading. Each session, we focus on an interesting topic and share our reading experiences, all while enjo......More
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Saturday August 9 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bring Your Own Book Club @North Quincy
Tired of having to read the same book as everyone else? Bring your own book to share with everyone in this casual, no-stress book club! It can be a book you just finished, a book you read a long time ago, or a book you’re still reading. All genres welcome! This prog......More
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Monday August 11 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Storytime for Ages 2-5 @ the Wollaston Beach Tot Lot
Join Ms. Dorothy for a fun outdoor storytime at the Wollaston Beach Tot Lot, located between East Elm Ave. and Sachem St. (next to the Clam Box). Bring your sunscreen and water and we'll bring the books and music! Cosponsored by the ......More
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Monday August 11 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friends Bookstore OPEN
Shop for great deals on gently used books, audiobooks, CDS & DVDs for all ages at the Friends of the Library bookstore! 100% of the proceeds from this volunteer-run bookstore are used to support free events and services for all ages at the Library. The Bookstore is l......More
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Monday August 11 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Drop in Crafts @ Adams Shore Ages 3-8
Stop by the Adams Shore Branch on Monday afternoons to do some crafting. Each week we’ll have a new craft. Week of July 7: Handprint Eagle Week of July 14: Sailboat on the Ocean Week of July 21: Caterpillar on a Leaf Week of July 28: Handprint Pirate Week of Aug.......More
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Monday August 11 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Monday afternoon Games for ages 5+
Come LEVEL UP this summer with our fun and inclusive game days!! Every Monday afternoon this summer we will have out plenty of board games, card games, puzzles & more!! Kids ages 5 & up, come join the fun!! This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship o......More
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Monday August 11 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Dungeons and Dragons Ages 10-15 REGISTRATION REQUIRED
New and experienced players are invited to join us for this introduction to D&D 5th edition game play. Take on the role of a fantasy hero in this Dungeons & Dragons game. We will meet for an hour and a half for to play this story. Please note: There is no wait list fo......More
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Tuesday August 12 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Rhyme Time with Mother Goose Ages 4-36 months
Join Mother Goose for a special storytime full of music, stories and rhymes just for our youngest friends ages 4- 36 months accompanied by an adult. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. ......More
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Tuesday August 12 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Paper Puzzles @NQ ages 3+
This summer children of all ages are invited to stop by the children's area at the North Quincy Library every Tuesday afternoon from 2:00-4:00pm to play some paper-and-pencil games. From crosswords and word searches to creating your own puzzles, we will have exciting ......More
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Tuesday August 12 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Adult Board Game Night @North Quincy
Adults are invited to join us for a monthly board game night at the North Quincy Library. We'll have different games available every month. If you're a board game fan, join us to try out a new game. If you haven't played a board game since you were a kid, join us too......More
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Tuesday August 12 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey (Online)
Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Jane Healey, monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews......More
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Wednesday August 13 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Playtime @North Quincy for ages 2-4
Children ages 2-4 accompanied by an adult are invited to a free playtime session at the North Quincy Library! This program will be full of age appropriate toys and sensory activities that are great for developing fine and gross motor skills. This program is made poss......More
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Wednesday August 13 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Crochet & Conversation
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Do you already know how to, but are interested in crocheting with a group and perhaps helping others learn? If so, please join us on Wednesdays from 12 to 1:30 PM in the Classroom on Floor 2. Crochet & Conversations i......More
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Wednesday August 13 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friends Bookstore OPEN
Shop for great deals on gently used books, audiobooks, CDS & DVDs for all ages at the Friends of the Library bookstore! 100% of the proceeds from this volunteer-run bookstore are used to support free events and services for all ages at the Library. The Bookstore is l......More
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Wednesday August 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LEGO Building @ Wollaston Ages 5+
Stop by the Wollaston Branch on Wednesday afternoons this summer for free-play LEGO building. Grab some LEGO bricks and build a boat, a spaceship, a double-decker couch - anything you want, then toss them back and try to make something else. LEGOs must be returned by ......More
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Wednesday August 13 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Open Hours @ The Cranium
The Cranium is open for your projects! Drop in and see what's available. 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 equipme......More
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Wednesday August 13 6:30pm - 7:15pm EDT
PJ Storytime -- Ages 1-5
Join us for a monthly family pajama storytime for the whole family on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. This program is especially for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of ......More
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Thursday August 14 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Friends Bookstore OPEN
Shop for great deals on gently used books, audiobooks, CDS & DVDs for all ages at the Friends of the Library bookstore! 100% of the proceeds from this volunteer-run bookstore are used to support free events and services for all ages at the Library. The Bookstore is l......More
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Thursday August 14 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
English Walk and Talk Time! (Outdoor - Weather permitting)
Are you interested in: practicing your English conversation skills? learning about Quincy Center? meeting new people? Please join us for Walk and Talk! Led by 2 volunteer teachers, the walks start at the Quincy Library and follow different routes around Quincy ......More
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Thursday August 14 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Puppet Tales with Leigh @W Ages 3+
Join us at the Wollaston Library where Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and his puppet friends for some storytime fun! Newton and his friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. At the end of the show, the kids are invited......More
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Thursday August 14 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Book Talk @ Adams Shore Library for Adults
Wondering what to read next? Join us and other fellow adult readers on the second Thursday of each month for new book recommendations and some books that you might have missed. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Cr......More
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Thursday August 14 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Friends Bookstore OPEN
Shop for great deals on gently used books, audiobooks, CDS & DVDs for all ages at the Friends of the Library bookstore! 100% of the proceeds from this volunteer-run bookstore are used to support free events and services for all ages at the Library. The Bookstore is l......More
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Thursday August 14 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Stuffed Animal Sleepover All Ages
What adventures will your stuffed animal have in the library after closing? It's time to find out! Kids, bring your stuffed animal friends for our special story time on Thursday, August 14th at 6:30. We will check them in and after you go home we will take pictures o......More
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Friday August 15 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pickup
On Friday morning from 9:00-11:00 am there will be a slide show of pictures and a snack for pick up! Don’t worry if you can’t make it at this time you can still stop by to pick up your animal any time the library is open and we’ll be sharing the animals adventures on......More
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Friday August 15 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friends Bookstore OPEN
Shop for great deals on gently used books, audiobooks, CDS & DVDs for all ages at the Friends of the Library bookstore! 100% of the proceeds from this volunteer-run bookstore are used to support free events and services for all ages at the Library. The Bookstore is l......More
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Saturday August 16 9:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Friends Bookstore OPEN
Shop for great deals on gently used books, audiobooks, CDS & DVDs for all ages at the Friends of the Library bookstore! 100% of the proceeds from this volunteer-run bookstore are used to support free events and services for all ages at the Library. The Bookstore is l......More
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Saturday August 16 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Cantonese Storytime @North Quincy - Ages 0-5
Join us at the North Quincy Library on the third Saturday of every month for a lively storytime presented in partnership with local Cantonese-speaking parents. This storytime will have a story, music, and play, introducing and allowing time to practice Cantonese for b......More
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Saturday August 16 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Preschool Discovery @North Quincy - Ages 3-5
Join us for Preschool Discovery a hands on parent and child science program that meets once a month at each library location. Activities, experiments and instructions will be provided for science you can do with your child. Come in and do some of our favorite scienc......More
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Monday August 18 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Puppet Tales with Leigh Ages 3 -7
Join us at the Main Library where Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and his puppet friends for some storytime fun! Newton and his friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. At the end of the show, the kids are invited to s......More
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Monday August 18 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friends Bookstore OPEN
Shop for great deals on gently used books, audiobooks, CDS & DVDs for all ages at the Friends of the Library bookstore! 100% of the proceeds from this volunteer-run bookstore are used to support free events and services for all ages at the Library. The Bookstore is l......More
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Monday August 18 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Drop in Crafts @ Adams Shore Ages 3-8
Stop by the Adams Shore Branch on Monday afternoons to do some crafting. Each week we’ll have a new craft. Week of July 7: Handprint Eagle Week of July 14: Sailboat on the Ocean Week of July 21: Caterpillar on a Leaf Week of July 28: Handprint Pirate Week of Aug.......More
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Monday August 18 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Monday afternoon Games for ages 5+
Come LEVEL UP this summer with our fun and inclusive game days!! Every Monday afternoon this summer we will have out plenty of board games, card games, puzzles & more!! Kids ages 5 & up, come join the fun!! This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship o......More
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Monday August 18 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Canvas Art Ages 8-12
Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to join us for a 2 session workshop as we learn to paint with acrylics on canvas. This program is for children ages 8 - 12. Registration is required and is limited to Quincy residents. Registration will begin at 9:00 am on Friday,......More
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Monday August 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Game Night @ Adams Shore
Adults are invited to join us for a monthly fun-filled game night at the Adams Shore Library. This month we will again be playing the classic drawing game of Pictionary. If you have questions about this program, please call the Adams Shore Library at 617-376-1300, ex......More