Thomas Crane Library
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Saturday April 27 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 27 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Discovery - Ages 3-5
Drop by the Main Library children's room with your preschooler, ages 3-5, any time between 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month to do some fun simple science together. Activities, experiments and instructions will be provided for science you c......More
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Monday April 29 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 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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Monday April 29 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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Tuesday April 30 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 30 3:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Teen Study Hall @ North Quincy
Get ready for AP tests and finals with quiet study areas just for 9-12th graders at the North Quincy Library! Enjoy free snacks and a space away from the noisy library to work on your preparing for your exams. https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calend......More
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Tuesday April 30 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Meditation with Neeni Decha
Meditation is about training your mind to calm down and become peaceful. A peaceful mind can reduce stress and bring positivity to your daily interactions-at home, in the workplace or wherever you are. A consistent practice of meditation can improve your overall quali......More
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Tuesday April 30 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Rush Hour Reading Group: Curbing Traffic
Are you interested in bringing transportation topics to the table and discussing how we move in our world and how that impacts our experiences in our community? Join us as we partner with Quincycles for a book discussion series to explore transportation equity, multim......More
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Wednesday May 1 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Citizenship Preparation Class (Online Zoom)
Are you preparing for the U.S. citizenship exam? The library can help! The library's free citizenship class helps students prepare for the civics and the English portions of the test. The class meets online (using Zoom) every Wednesday morning for 10 weeks and is de......More
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Wednesday May 1 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Community Yoga Class (Outside)
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 registered an......More
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Wednesday May 1 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 May 1 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 May 1 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Introduction to "My China Roots" Genealogy Database with Boston Public Library (Online)
Research the Chinese diaspora through access to international collections which cover Mainland China, Southeast Asia, North America, and the Caribbean. My China Roots also includes genealogy clan books, immigration case file indexes, Chinese association membership rec......More
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Wednesday May 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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Wednesday May 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Matinee Movie: Next Goal Wins
Due to a change in his employment status, Dutch-American football coach Thomas Rongen was forced to undertake a coaching role he had difficulty accepting. He flew to American Samoa to coach their national football team to become eligible for the 2001 FIFA World Cup. T......More
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Wednesday May 1 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TEEN Crafternoon: Fuse beads
Stop by our monthly crafternoon to make something! This month's craft: fuse beads (also known as perler beads)! Crafternoon is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. This event is for teens in grades 8-12 ONLY. https://thomascra......More
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Wednesday May 1 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 Wednesday 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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Wednesday May 1 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Citizenship Preparation Class (Online Zoom)
Are you preparing for the U.S. citizenship exam? The library can help! The library's free citizenship class helps students prepare for the civics and the English portions of the test. The class meets online (using Zoom) every Wednesday evening for 10 weeks and is de......More
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Thursday May 2 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 May 2 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 May 2 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 May 2 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 May 2 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 May 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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Friday May 3 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
MassHealth Enrollment with QARI
The MassHealth Enrollment Event, organized by QARI (Quincy Asian Resources, Inc.), serves as a crucial avenue for limited English proficiency residents to access essential healthcare services. At this event, attendees receive personalized assistance with enrolling in ......More
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Friday May 3 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Audio Described Movie: Big Hero 6
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 Big Hero 6. Audio description (also referred to as “description” or “video description”) is defined as “the verbal depiction o......More
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Saturday May 4 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 May 4 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 May 4 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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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LEGO Building for Star Wars Day for ages 5-12
Join us at the Main Library from 2-4 PM for a Star Wars LEGO program for May the Fourth! LEGO builders from ages 5-12 are invited to come and build their best spaceships with the library LEGOs, to be put on display in the Children's Room display case. https://thoma......More
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Sunday May 5 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Glorious Civilizations: An Exploration of Southeast Asia (Online)
Spend your Sunday afternoon learning about the arts of Asia from experts at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco! Each month will focus on a unique topic from this vast, diverse, and ever evolving continent. Ten countries, numerous cultures, thousands of years. Expl......More
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Sunday May 5 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Concerts at the Crane: Elizabeth & Ben Anderson ~ Fiddle & Cello
Join us for a Sunday afternoon concert in the beautiful historic Richardson Building featuring Elizabeth & Ben Anderson on fiddle & cello. Elizabeth and Ben Anderson, a Boston-based Scottish fiddle and cello duo, has an enthusiastic following in the U.S. and internat......More
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Monday May 6 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 May 6 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 May 6 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 May 6 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Spring Choral Concert: Quincy and North Quincy High Schools
Join us in the Richardson Building for Quincy and North Quincy High School's Spring Choral Concert! Performances include: The North Quincy High and Quincy High Junior Choirs The North Quincy High and Quincy High Concert Choirs The North Quincy High and Quincy High......More
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Monday May 6 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Arabic Storytime @Adams Shore Ages up to 7
The Library is pleased to be working with dedicated community members to offer a monthly storytime in Arabic. Join us on the first Monday of each month at 6:15 at the Adams Shore library for this program which will be conducted primarily in Arabic with the intention ......More
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Tuesday May 7 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 May 7 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Great Quincy Bake-Off @ North Quincy
Love to bake? Want to try new recipes and make new friends with other local foodies? Join the Great Quincy Bake-Off! May's baking challenge is Mexican-inspired desserts! Bring a dessert of your choosing to share. This program is for adults (18+) only. https://thom......More