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Thursday March 28 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Rock-a-Bye Baby Storytime with Mrs. Miller - Ages 4-11 months
An introduction to stories, songs, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises for very young children, ages 4-11 months, accompanied by an adult. https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rock-a-bye-baby-storytime-with-mrs-miller-ages-4-11-months-......More
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Thursday March 28 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Walk and Talk! (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 C......More
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Thursday March 28 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
The Wonderful World of Bats with the Mass Audubon (Online)
Bats' adaptations like suction cup thumbs, echolocation, and huge eyes for capturing available light, make them fascinating creatures to learn about. In addition, they're extremely beneficial to our society through insect population control and medical research contri......More
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Thursday March 28 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Mother Goose on the Loose with Mrs. Miller - Ages 12-23 months - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
A storytime for Rock-a-Bye Baby graduates, ages 12-23 months, who are mobile; includes stories, songs, fingerplays and creative movement for young children accompanied by an adult. This is a five-week series that requires registration. Registration opens Tuesday, Mar......More
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Thursday March 28 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ask a Law Librarian (Online)
Are you seeking legal information or assistance in navigating state, local and federal laws? Every Thursday at 1PM join a law librarian for a virtual Zoom Q&A session. There are 15 Trial Court Law Libraries located across Massachusetts to serve the courts, attorneys ......More
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Thursday March 28 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Coding Club for Grades 4-5
Join us for this 5-week session of beginners Scratch for 4th & 5th graders with source materials from Girls Who Code. The program takes place on the following dates, Thursdays, March 28, April 4, 11, 25 and May 2 at 3:00 pm. If you sign up, please commit to coming ......More
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Thursday March 28 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Solar Viewing Fun! @Wollaston
Come join us for a drop-in event to use sunoculars or a solar telescope to look at the sun! We'll have sunoculars and a solar telescope. Look for sunspots, talk about the upcoming ecl......More
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Thursday March 28 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Strategic Planning Listening Session 2 @ Adams Shore
Public listening session for TCPL strategic plan. https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/strategic-planning-listening-session-2/
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Thursday March 28 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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Friday March 29 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Snap Circuits for Ages 8+
Join us on Friday, March 29th from 10:00 to 11:00 to explore electric circuits with Snap Circuits! 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......More
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Friday March 29 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Aim High -- A History of Militarized Space (Online)
With the end of World War II, a host of new technologies emerged including advanced radar, ballistic rockets, and nuclear energy. It was here that the US military space program began. Solar System Ambassador David S. Ball, a volunteer educator with NASA’s Jet Propulsi......More
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Friday March 29 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 March 30 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 March 30 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Solar Viewing Fun! @North Quincy
Come join us for a drop-in event to use sunoculars or a solar telescope to look at the sun! We'll have sunoculars and a solar telescope. Look for sunspots, talk about the upcoming ecl......More
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Monday April 1 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
ABC Storytime @North Quincy for ages 3-5
In this storytime series for preschoolers we will explore a different letter of the alphabet each time we meet. We’ll read stories, sing songs and play games all centered around the letter of the day, including our favorite game: Mystery Bag! https://thomascranelibr......More
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Monday April 1 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 April 1 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
StoryLab: Space with Miss Amanda @Wollaston - Ages 4-8
StoryLab is a combination storytime and science activity for children ages 4-8. We will use stories to introduce a science concept or topic, then explore that topic further with science demonstrations, activities, and experiments. https://thomascranelibrary.assab......More
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Monday April 1 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Strategic Planning Listening Session 2 @ Main Library
Public listening session for TCPL strategic plan. https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/strategic-planning-listening-session-4/
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Tuesday April 2 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Toddler Storytime @Adams Shore for ages 2-3
Join Miss Lori for Toddler Storytime at Adams Shore! This program for two- and three-year-olds and their caregivers introduces simple stories and concepts to young children. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and felt board activities will be used to reinforce concepts. ht......More
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Tuesday April 2 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
North Quincy Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Teens: Come and join us to discuss teen events and services at the library. You can make a change! Give us your feedback, earn volunteer hours, and meet other teens! Contact [email protected] with questions https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar......More
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Tuesday April 2 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Tuesday April 2 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Panels and Pages Graphic Novel Book Club for grades 5-7
Children in grades 5-7 are invited to join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm for our Grades 5-7 Graphic Novel book club. Each month we will discuss a different graphic novel. April's Title is Turtle in Paradise: The Graphic Novel by Jennifer Holm. Pick u......More
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Tuesday April 2 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Celebrating a Book Birthday with Author Megumi Inouye: "The Soul of Gift Wrapping" (Online)
We are celebrating the release of Megumi's's book, "The Soul of Gift Wrapping Creative Techniques for Expressing Gratitude, Inspired by the Japanese Art of Giving" with cake and conversation! As we approach holidays such as Mother's and Father's Day, learn how to both......More
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Tuesday April 2 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
What's the Astrolo-Tea?
Join astrologer & reference librarian Rosie for a fun & informational event on Astrology! Enjoy some tea & light snacks as we discuss the 12 signs, individual birth charts & how to read them, and what the upcoming transits in the stars for the next month mean for you.......More
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Wednesday April 3 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Community Yoga Class
Join us for 60-minutes of FREE yoga at the Main Library! Instructor Rhiannon, of Humble Roots Yoga, uses physical demonstration, verbal instruction, modifications and variations to create all level classes for all fitness abilities. Rhiannon is a 200hr register......More
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Wednesday April 3 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Strategic Planning Listening Session 2 @ North Quincy
Public listening session for TCPL strategic plan. https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/strategic-planning-listening-session-at-north-quincy-library/
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Wednesday April 3 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Manet Community Outreach Drop-In Hours
The Manet Community Outreach Team holds drop-in hours at the Main Library every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Registered nurses are on hand to provide things like: harm reduction materials like Narcan, wound care kits and fentanyl test strips snacks, clothing......More
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Wednesday April 3 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Singing Storytime Ages 2-5
Join Ms Rebekah at the Main Library for Singing Storytime! All kids ages 2-5 are invited to meet in the Children's Room on Wednesday mornings. Come ready to learn about instruments, sing favorite songs, and do some dancing! https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinterac......More
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Wednesday April 3 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 April 3 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Matinee Movie: The Color Purple
Musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about the life-long struggles of an African American woman living in the south during the early 1900s. Rated PG-13 Runtime: 140 minutes Generously sponsored by the Friends o......More
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Wednesday April 3 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TEEN Crafternoon: Bracelet making
Stop by our monthly crafternoon to make something! This months' craft: bracelet making! Crafternoon is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. This event is for teens in grades 8-12 ONLY. https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinterac......More
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Wednesday April 3 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Strategic Planning Listening Session 1 @ Wollaston Library
Public listening session for TCPL strategic plan. https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/strategic-planning-listening-session-at-wollaston-library/
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Wednesday April 3 6:30pm - 7:15pm EDT
PJ Storytime -- Ages 1-5
Join us for a monthly family pajama storytime for the whole family on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. This program is especially for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult. https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pj-storytime-ages-......More
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Thursday April 4 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Rock-a-Bye Baby Storytime with Mrs. Miller - Ages 4-11 months
An introduction to stories, songs, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises for very young children, ages 4-11 months, accompanied by an adult. https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rock-a-bye-baby-storytime-with-mrs-miller-ages-4-11-months-......More
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Thursday April 4 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Walk and Talk! (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 C......More
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Thursday April 4 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ask a Law Librarian (Online)
Are you seeking legal information or assistance in navigating state, local and federal laws? Every Thursday at 1PM join a law librarian for a virtual Zoom Q&A session. There are 15 Trial Court Law Libraries located across Massachusetts to serve the courts, attorneys ......More
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Thursday April 4 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 April 4 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Strategic Planning Listening Session at North Quincy Library
Public listening session for TCPL strategic plan. https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/strategic-planning-listening-session-5/
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Thursday April 4 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Acoustic Song Circle with Mike Delaney
Singers, musicians, poets, and listeners are invited to share an evening of acoustic music and spoken word. Life-long Quincy resident, Mike Delaney, will host an acoustic song circle. Performers will take turns playing songs or reciting poems. You might call this a cè......More
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Friday April 5 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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Friday April 5 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Audio Described Movie: Dark Waters
Join us as we introduce Audio Described Movies, hosted on the first Friday of each month. Today, join us for the audio descriptive version of Dark Waters. Audio description (also referred to as “description” or “video description”) is defined as “the verbal depiction ......More
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Saturday April 6 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 April 6 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music and Movement with Miss Rubi - Ages 0-2
We invite our youngest patrons age 0-2 to join Miss Rubi for a Music and Movement program especially designed for them. These sessions will feature baby bounces, tickles, wiggles, finger plays and nursery rhymes with parent participation. This program is especially ......More
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Saturday April 6 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Music and Movement with Miss Rubi - Ages 3-6
We invite Miss Rubi's fans ages 3-6 to join us for a Music and Movement program full of large scale movements, rhythm clapping, finger plays and nursery rhymes including early literacy and music activities. Parent participation highly encouraged. So put on your favor......More
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Sunday April 7 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Concerts at the Crane: Scott Woolweaver & Lynn Salmonsen ~ Viola & Piano
Join us for a Sunday afternoon concert in the beautiful historic Richardson Building featuring Scott Woolweaver and Lynn Salmonsen on viola and piano. Scott Woolweaver, viola, graduated with distinction from the University of Michigan School of Music where he won th......More