Storytimes near THOMAS CRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Bookstore, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

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.

Olmsted Lawn, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Are you interested in:practicing your English conversation skills?learning about Quincy Center?meeting new people from other cultures?Please join us for Walk and Talk! Led by 2 volunteer teachers, the walks start at the Main Library and follow different routes around Quincy Center (a maximum distance of 2 miles, walked at a slow pace).

Community Meeting Room, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169, Olmsted Lawn, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Join us on the Olmsted Lawn for a fun-filled program of nursery rhymes and songs for children ages 0 to 3 years old accompanied by an adult.  In the event of rain we will move indoors to the Community Meeting Room. Space in the meeting room is limited, so if we need to move indoors, the doors to the room will be closed when we reach capacity.

NQ Community Meeting Room, North Quincy Library, 381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Start summer off by decorating a journal for yourself! We'll provide the journals and the odds and ends to glue onto them as decoration. You'll provide your imaginations!Space is limited so registration is required for this event. Registration begins at 9 AM on Wednesday, July 1.

Teen Space, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Beat the heat with a laid-back crafternoon! Make it miniature with tiny squares of watercolor paper and a selection of beautiful watercolor paints--as well as tiny plastic frames to keep your finished creations safe! This program is for teens in grades 8-12 ONLY.

Bookstore, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

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.

Richardson Building, Richardson Building, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Drop by for the art, stay for the community! All are welcome to a positive, welcoming, resource-providing, perspective-expanding, artistic environment, where musicians, poets, actors, and other storytellers communicate across artforms! Beginners or experts are equally invited.

Children's Room, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Join us for a fun evening of stamping, painting, and decorating your very own tote bag -- perfect for toting home all your delicious farmer's market finds this summer!

Community Meeting Room, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Join us for a special screening of segments of the exciting new Ken Burns PBS Documentary, AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Executive Director of the Quincy Historical Society, Alexandra Elliot will host a discussion of question and answers with the audience following the 40 minute film preview.

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Learn to distinguish four types of cover letter and how to select the appropriate letter for your resume. Bring a current cover letter, resume and job advertisement that you are applying to prepare a cover letter. REGISTRATION REQUIRED - REGISTER HERE. REGISTRATIONS FOR EVENTS ARE LISTED ON MASSHIRE JOBQUEST WHICH REQUIRES A FREE ACCOUNT - To access JobQuest, you must have a MyMassGov account.

Community Meeting Room, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Children ages 0-2 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this special children's yoga class. Each session will include: gentle stretching to begin, a fun song, a story, yoga poses that connect to the characters for the story. Children will focus on the importance of deep breathing and end each session with a little Savasana!The instructor, Ann Marie Moore, has been working with children for over 30 years.

Community Meeting Room, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this special children's yoga class. Each session will include: gentle stretching to begin, a fun song, a story, yoga poses that connect to the characters for the story. Children will focus on the importance of deep breathing and end each session with a little Savasana!The instructor, Ann Marie Moore, has been working with children for over 30 years.

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Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. We'll start off at the beginning with George Washington and get right through to Zachary Taylor! This month, our focus turns to Andrew Jackson: Into dueling (and had a bullet near his heart to prove it).

Bookstore, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

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.

Bookstore, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

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.

Atrium, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169, Community Meeting Room, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 2026Want to learn more about what’s happening in your community? Join us in meeting local organizations and leaders working behind important causes! Learn about resources, services, and or volunteer opportunities available to you.

NQ Dinegan Room, North Quincy Library, 381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Have a great afternoon making the worst art of your life! All supplies will be provided! Votes will be taken by the clapping system. For adults 18+. Supplies will be distributed while they last.   This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.

Classroom, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

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 enjoying a relaxed atmosphere for open discussion.

Adams Shore, Adams Shore Library, 519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Stop by the Adams Shore Branch on Monday afternoons to do some crafting. Each week we’ll have a new craft. Can’t join us on Mondays? Stop by Adams Shore during our open hours to pick up a craft to take and make at home, while supplies last. Week of

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Meet 1×1 with a job specialist to review & critique your resume.REGISTRATION REQUIRED - REGISTER FOR A 30 MINUTE TIME SLOT HERE. REGISTRATIONS FOR EVENTS ARE LISTED ON MASSHIRE JOBQUEST WHICH REQUIRES A FREE ACCOUNT - To access JobQuest, you must have a MyMassGov account.

The Tot Lot @ Wollaston Beach

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!In case of rain, we will move storytime to the Children's Room at the Main Library.

Classroom, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Practice your English conversation skills at the library! This class is for adult English Language Learners - Beginner Level (level 1).In this class, we will practice the basic conversations we have in daily life. Learn new vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, meet new people!No registration required.

Community Meeting Room, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Master K. C. Lee from the QARI Tai Chi Team will lead weekly traditional Chinese Tai Chi classes at the Library. Tai Chi includes slow and intentional movements to improve mental and physical health. Join us to strengthen muscles and increase flexibility through gentle aerobic exercise.

Bookstore, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

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.

Children's Room, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Plant a Seed, Read! this summer by planting actual seeds each Monday afternoon in the Main Library Children's Room.  Each week we will have different seed available and small pots to decorate before you plant. Flowers, herbs, and vegetables will all be represented through the eight weeks of this summer series.

Children's Room, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

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 Wednesday, July 1 online at thomascranelibrary.

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We're at it again! We keep having so much fun with Loretta and Susan that we had to keep bringing them back for encore performances. And, this time, they are focusing on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. They are so knowledgeable about the everyday lives of people who lived through this era as well as how war could upend those lives.

Classroom, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Come practice your English in this fun and creative program for adult English language learners! We will use poetry and song lyrics to learn new vocabulary and practice conversation on a variety of topics. All levels are welcome, but the group will be most helpful for Level 2 and higher.

Community Meeting Room, Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

Come to the library for a free playtime session with your baby, ages 9- 23 months full of age appropriate toys and activities plus socializing with other children and caregivers.A fun time for all and a chance to practice large and small muscle development.

North Quincy, North Quincy Library, 381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171

Hang out this summer with our fun and inclusive game days! Every Tuesday afternoon this summer we will have out plenty of board games, card games, puzzles & more at the North Quincy Library.Kids ages 4 & up, come join the fun!