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Class & Event Guide
Quincy Public Library
526 Jersey Street • 223-1309 • quincylibrary.org
Summer 2018
Summer Reading Fun for All Ages
What’s It Worth - Antiques Appraisals
Kids Ride Free to QPL
Library News
Summer reading
for all ages!
Read. Earn prizes. Repeat!
SUMMER READING KICK OFF SUMMER READING PARTY
Saturday, June 2 9 am - Noon Saturday, July 28 10 am - Noon
Those lazy days of summer are a You read all the books and
great time to kick back with a good completed all the logs. Now come
read and to enjoy the many exciting see who won the drawings! Enjoy
programs offered during Reading refreshments and play Book Bingo.
Takes You Everywhere, QPL’s summer
reading program, for all ages. READ OFF FINES
The more you read, the more Cancel out your library fines! Kids
chances you get on great prizes! It all and teens 17 and younger earn $1
starts at Kick Off on June 2, with credit toward library fines with RIDE FREE!
games, entertainment, crafts, and every 15 minutes spent reading in Readers under the age of 18 may ride
refreshments and continues through the library. Simply check in at one of Quincy Transit Lines city buses to
the library desks to get started, then the library for free when they show
July.
report your total time reading while a valid QPL card. (Children under
QPL’s summer programs are at QPL to receive the credit. Any the age of 10 must be accompanied
extremely popular, so printed library material - including by a guardian.) Free bus rides to the
reservations are required summer reading books- will count library will be available all summer
and may be made at the library or toward your total. Program applies long, June 1 to August 30.
online at quincylibrary.org. to late fees only.
THANK YOU, SUMMER READING SPONSORS!
• Bodley Lodge Masons • Refreshment Services • Michelmann Foundation
• Knapheide Manufacturing Pepsi • Titan International
• Arts Quincy - (Funded Hansen-Spear
in part by the Illinois • Poepping, Stone, Bach &
Arts Council Agency, the Associates
• State Street Bank
Stillwell Foundation, and
• Heimer and Associates
the business and individual
• Golden Bridges
members of Arts Quincy. ) • O’Donnell’s Pest Control
• Gardner Denver • Midwest Insurance Solutions
• Quincy Medical Group • First Mid-Illinois Bank and
• Homebank Trust
• Kristine and Michael
Bickhaus
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Adult Book and Discussion Groups
BOOK GROUPS
With a variety of times, days, and genres to choose from, there is sure to be a book group that matches
your reading interests. Stop at the ASK HERE desk to sign up for the perfect book group for you.
ALL OVER THE PAGE UNSHELVED
Known for their wild book choices, AOTP meets each This lighthearted group meets each second Wednesday
second Tuesday at 7 pm at local restaurants. June 12, at 1 pm at QPL and enjoys a wide variety
Asking For It by Louise O’Neill, at Village of books accompanied by snacks and coffee.
Inn; July 10, The First Fifteen Lives of Harry June 13, So Long, See You Tomorrow by William
August by Claire North at County Market Maxwell; July 11, A Gentleman in Moscow by
at 48th Street; August 14, The Bear and the Amor Towles; August 8, The Kitchen House: A
Nightingale by Katherine Arden at Panera. Novel by Kathleen Grissom.
RENAISSANCE READERS BOOKIES
Renaissance Readers discuss a variety of books with an Bookies meet the first Wednesday each month at QPL at
intellectual view of literature. They meet each second 1:30 pm, offering a traditional book discussion
Tuesday at 10:15 am at QPL. June 12, A Vindication on the atmosphere: June 6, All the Light We Cannot
Rights of Woman: with Strictures on Political See by Anthony Doerr; July 5 (Thursday), The
and Moral Subjects by Mary Wollstonecraft; Other Einstein by Marie Benedict; August 1,
July 10, Dubliners by James Joyce; August 14, The Story of Charlotte’s Web by Michael Sims.
The Doctor in Spite of Himself by Moliere. PARDON OUR YOUTH
LITERARY ANGLES This book group is geared to adults, 18 and up, who enjoy
This laid-back book group leaves room for extended reading Young Adult literature. It meets at 6
discussions. They meet the third Tuesday pm the third Monday of each month at QPL.
each month at 1:30 pm at QPL. June 19, June 18, A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness; July
Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury; July 17, So 16, The Pregnancy Project by Gaby Rodriguez;
Long, See You Tomorrow, by William Maxwell; August 20, Uglies by Scott Westerfield.
August 21, Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore
by Robin Sloan.
DISCUSSION GROUPS
SOCRATES CAFE
Everyone is a philosopher; and everyone is welcome to exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences! Socrates Cafe
meets the second Friday of each month at 10:15 am in QPL’s Small Conference Room. June 8, Happiness/Contentment;
July 13, Gender in Today’s Society; August 10, Loyalty/Commitment
CANDID CONVERSATIONS
Candid Conversations is designed to open honest, respectful discussion among participants. Candid Conversations
meets the second Saturday of each month at 10:15 am. Each meeting begins with a short video related to the
discussion topic. June 9, What Are We?; July 14, Where Are We?; August 11, Biology of Our Best and Worst Selves.
GENEALOGY
QPL has many resources for genealogists, from material in QPL’s Illinois Room to digital resources including
Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest online, Fold3 Military Archive, and the Historical Newspaper Archive. The Great River
Genealogical Society will assist with your research each Tuesday from 10 am - Noon in the Illinois Room.
QPL CLOSED The QPL Branch at County Market will be open, and
May 28, July 4, & September 3. digital resources are available any time at quincylibrary.org.
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Adult Classes and Events
MONDAY MOVIES SPECIAL EVENTS
Popcorn and soda provided. ADVENTURE TRAVEL TAKES YOU EVERYWHERE
Tuesday, June 19 5:30 pm
Mondays 1 and 5 pm
Adventure traveler and bicyclist Adam Duesterhaus will share pictures, and
June 4 A Man Called Ove talk about his most breathtaking travel moments. Join us to indulge your
June 11 Lady Bird wanderlust with some great photos and stories.
June 18 Jurassic World
June 25 All the President’s Men THEATRE TAKES YOU EVERYWHERE
July 2 The Grand Seduction BACKSTAGE TOURS OF QCT’S MAMMA MIA!
July 9 Get Out Tuesday, July 3 1 pm
July 16 Lost City of Z Join us for this exclusive backstage tour before the show opens! Registrations
July 23 Sunset Boulevard are required. This event will be held at Quincy Community Theatre. Please
July 30 The Greatest Showman arrive 15 minutes early to ensure space.
August 6 Tanna
August 13 Wonder WHAT IT’S WORTH
August 20 The Post ANTIQUES APPRIASALS WITH MARK MORAN
August 27 My Dream is Yours Wednesday, August 22 10 am
COMPUTERS AND Antiques expert Mark Moran, returning to QPL by popular request, will value
TECHNOLOGY antiques and collectibles in an “Antiques Roadshow” type of format. Everyone
is welcome to view the appraisals. Advance registration is required to have
PUBLIC USE COMPUTERS an item appraised. The first item is appraised free with an active QPL card.
QPL has 28 computers available Cost for the second item or for non-library card holders will be $15 per item,
for public use. Patrons may reserve limit two items. Registration is available by phone only. Call Ruth at 223-1309,
a three-hour block of time on the extension 209. If no answer, leave a message. Calls will be returned in the
computer. There is no charge for order in which they’re received.
computer time.
Moran will appraise a variety of
TECHNOLOGY TUTORING items, but some types of items are
Technology Tutor sessions are excluded. Excluded items include:
available, by appointment, to help you all weapons, traps, Nazi memorabilia,
learn specific tasks, such as setting coins and paper money, precious
up an email account, downloading gems and Beanie Babies.
eBooks, performing a job search, or
making a calendar, on your computer While in the Quincy area, Moran will
or other digital device. Please call be available for house calls for people
223-1309, ext 502, or stop at the ASK with large items or many items to
HERE desk to reserve your thirty or be appraised. House calls are $75
sixty minute appointment. per hour, within 10 miles of QPL. To
ADULT COLORING CLUB arrange a house call, contact Moran
directly at 715-281-5060 or by email
No need to be an artist to enjoy
at moranm1953@gmail.com.
a relaxing hour of coloring! We’ll
provide coloring pages, pencils,
hot tea and calm music. Every 4th QPL CLOSED
Tuesday at 5 pm. June 26, July 24, May 28, July 4, & September 3
August 28. The QPL Branch at County
Market will be open, and
digital resources are available any
4 time at quincylibrary.org.
Teen Classes and Events
TEEN SPECIAL EVENTS MEGA HIT MONDAYS
THE GREAT RACE.....LIBRARY STYLE Popcorn and soda provided.
Friday, June 15 2-4 pm Mondays 5 pm
Race around the World stopping at six different stations representing different
June 4 Thor:Ragnarok
countries of the world. At each station, teens must complete one of two
June 11 The Greatest Showman
challenges about that country to continue on. Work in pairs or step out on
June 18 Jumanji: Welcome
your own as we explore the world in this race to the finish.
to the Jungle
EXPLORE THE WORLD: HAWAIIAN LUAU
June 25 The BFG
Friday, July 20 2-4 pm
July 2 No movie
Experience the world of Hawaii as teens head to the islands in this Polynesian
July 9 Valerian: The City
extravaganza. Teens will enjoy a traditional luau feast as well as learn the hula.
of a Thousand Planets
Polynesian headdress and leis will be provided. Add a tiki-bar and a limbo
July 16 Spider Man: Homecoming
contest and it’s all part of the fun on a lazy summer afternoon. Join us as we
July 23 The Giver
travel to the islands...library style.
WII WEDNESDAY TEEN TEEN
Every Wednesday 3 pm BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP ADVISORY BOARD
Teens are invited to duke it out for The Teen Book Discussion Group TAB meets every second Wednesday
the title of Wii or Wii U champ; or meets every third Wednesday at 3 of each month at 4 pm at the library.
bring your favorite game or craft to pm at QPL. Refreshments are served. TAB members help plan programs
do in the library. Refreshments are June 20, The BFG by Roald Dahl; July and materials geared to teens at QPL.
served. June 6,13, 20, 27; 18, The Giver by Lois Lowry; August Refreshments are served. June 13,
July 11,18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. 15, Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia July 11, August 8.
Levenseller.
READ OFF FINES
Cancel out your library fines! Teens
17 and younger earn $1 credit
toward library fines with every 15
minutes spent reading in the library.
Simply check in at one of the library
desks to get started, then report
your total time reading while at
QPL to receive the credit. Program
applies to late fees only, charges
for lost or damaged items are not
eligible.
OPEN 24/7
Access library resources
anytime with digital material
at quincylibrary.org. The QPL
Branch at County Market is open
24/7. Call ahead to have material
delivered to convenient hold
lockers for you to pick up any
time, day or night.
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Children’s Summer Reading Events
RESERVE AHEAD! QPL events are extremely popular!
●Priority will be given to those holding advance reservations
who arrive at least five minutes before the start time. Reserve
your space now.
●Arrive early; late arrivals may not be admitted to their
scheduled program.
●People without reservations will be accommodated on a space
available basis beginning five minutes before each program’s
scheduled start time.
●Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend a program.
Those who don’t cancel will forfeit their future reservations.
MAGNIFICENT MONDAY GAMES TAKE YOU EVERYWHERE! MAKE WAY FOR MOVIES
Mondays 6 pm Tuesdays 3-4 pm Wednesdays 10:15 am
Enjoy exciting activities that help Students in grade 4-6 explore games June 6 Coco (PG)
children gain pre-reading skills at a from around the world. Every week June 13 The Jungle Book ( PG)
time convenient for busy families. a new destination! Sign up solo or June 20 Tangled (PG)
June 4 Sensory Exploration with a team. June 27 Finding Dory (PG)
June 5 Monopoly /USA
June 11 Little Laboratory July 11 Planet 51 (PG)
June 12 Makruk /Thailand
June 18 Mini Masterpiece July 18 The Wild (G)
June 19 Tric-Trac /France
June 25 Sensory Exploration July 25 Ferdinand (PG)
June 26 Mancala /Africa
July 2 Little Laboratory
July 3 Chess /India
July 9 Mini Masterpiece
July 10 Settlers of Catan /Germany
July 16 Sensory Exploration
July 17 Fantasy!
July 23 Little Laboratory
ALL ABOARD ART BUCKLE UP FRIDAYS
Thursdays 2 pm and 3 pm Fridays 10:15 am and 1 pm
June 7 Briefcase Wallet June 8 Quincy Community Theatre - Artists and innovators show that
June 14 Chilean Rain Stick inspiration is everywhere in this exciting play by QCT actors.
June 21 Butterfly Feeder June 15 Animal Tales: Reptiles Rock - Exotic wildlife will show off their
June 28 Star Stamped Tees (Please unique vocal abilities as you learn about animals that rock!
bring a clean white tee shirt) June 22 Mother Goose and Friends - Humpty Dumpty, Itsy Bitsy Spider,
July 5 Dancing Penguin Marionette Little Boy Blue and more come alive with this one-of-a-kind performance.
July 12 Traveling Board Game
July 19 African Maasai Necklace June 29 Babaloo - prepare for singing, stomping, dancing, and shouting in
July 26 Australian Boomerang this fun, high-energy, music-filled show!
July 6 Juggling Jeff - Ooh and aah and laugh with this interactive comedy
QPL CLOSED show featuring juggling and so much more.
May 28, July 4, & September 3
July 13 Nitro Joe - Science is fun and exciting! Be amazed at this thrilling,
The QPL Branch at County fast-paced science show that will leave you dazzled!
Market will be open, and
digital resources are available any July 20 Animal Tales: Born to be Wild - Cute? Furry? Scary? Wild
time at quincylibrary.org. animals are fascinating. Come watch and learn about wild animals.
July 27 Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! Rod Becks from O’Donnell’s Pest Control talks
all things bugs in a program that will have you crawling with excitement.
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Children’s Story Times
STORY TIMES
Introduce your child to the TODDLER STORY TIME PRE SCHOOL STORY TIME
excitement of live storytelling at our Tuesdays 10:15 am Thursdays 10:15 am
weekly story times, incorporating Toddler story time familiarizes Story time incorporates thematic
thematic books, crafts, music, and children, ages 16 months to 36 books, crafts, music and more during
more. All story times are held in the months, with library resources by 45 minute sessions. Preschool story
Children’s Puppet Theatre. using music, songs, stories, and crafts. times are designed for children ages
3 and up, but all are welcome.
Story Time Themes
June 5 and 7 Are We There Yet?
June 12 and 14 Jammin’ Jungles
June 19 and 21 Into the Woods
June 26 and 28 Sandy Beaches
July 3 and 5 Chill Out
July 10 and 12 Blast Off!
July 17 and 19 Into the Wild
July 24 and 26 Let’s Do It Again
July 31 & August 2 Big Eats
August 7 and 9 Sweet Treats
August 14 and 16 Move Your Body
August 21 and 23 Water Critters
August 28 and 30 Rainbow Colors
READ OFF FINES
MONDAY FUNDAY
Cancel out your library fines! Kids Mondays 6 pm
17 and younger earn $1 credit Enjoy exciting activities that help
toward library fines with every 15
children gain pre-reading skills at a
minutes spent reading in the library.
time convenient for busy families.
Simply check in at one of the library
desks to get started, then report July 30 Process Art
your total time reading while at QPL August 6 Dance Party
to receive the credit. Any printed August 13 Play Date
library material - books, magazines, August 20 Process Art
or newspapers- or any homework August 27 Dance Party
books will count toward your total.
Program applies to late fees only,
RIDE FREE! CONSENT
charges for lost or damaged items
Readers under the age of 18 may ride are not eligible. Your participation in Quincy Public
Quincy Transit Lines city buses to Library programs and events implies
the library for free when they show your consent to be photographed
a valid QPL card. (Children under or videotaped during the program.
the age of 10 must be accompanied Photos and videos may be used on
by a guardian.) Free bus rides to the our website, Facebook page, or other
library will be available all summer Library material. If you prefer not
long, June 1 to August 30. to be photographed, please let the
photographer know.
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Additional Services
INTERLIBRARY LOAN
DIGITAL RESOURCES Can’t find the books, movies or music you’re looking for?
EBOOKS Let us request it from another library for you. Make your
QPL has a collection of over 5,000 eBooks and request at the ASK HERE desk or online at
audiobooks, available right from the library catalog, quincylibrary.org.
waiting for you to download to your device. MEETING ROOMS AND WIFI
HOOPLA DIGITAL QPL has meeting rooms and study rooms available free of
You can access thousands of titles – from major charge for use by members of our community. Please talk
Hollywood movie studios, record companies and to our friendly librarians to reserve one. QPL’s wireless
publishers – for instant streaming or temporary password is qplibrary.
downloading to your smartphones, tablets or computers.
OVERDRIVE MEDIA STATION
Go to our website, quincylibrary.org,
Enjoy easy browsing of eBooks and eAudiobooks at one
and get out your library card for free access!
of two Overdrive Media Stations, located in QPL’s lobby
FLIPSTER and in the Infusion Center on the first floor of Blessing
Flipster is a digital magazine service, provided at no Hospital. The media station simplifies the process of
additional charge to QPL library card holders. 70 titles looking for e-content. A chosen title can be sent to a
are available for reading online, or download the Flipster favorite personal device for check out via QR code, email,
app to access content offline. Visit quincylibrary.org for or SMS.
more information.
24/7 HOLD LOCKERS
WEBSITE QPL’s friendly, attentive librarians will be happy to pull the
QPL’s website, quincylibrary.org, has many resources library material you want and then place it in one of our
you can access from home. Learning Express Library, convenient hold lockers for you to pick up at any time
HeritageQuest, and a collection of Historic Quincy Area of the day or night! Call 223-1309 to request your items.
Photos are just a few of them. World Book has games, You will be given a temporary locker code to access
puzzles, and research topics. A library card barcode is your material outside the Library’s front door, at County
required for access to some resources. Market, or at Lincoln-Douglas School!
BOOK DROPS
You may return your library material to QPL or to any
of the convenient book drops. Book drops are located
at Quincy Mall parking lot, Wal-Mart parking lot, Hy-Vee
(12th and Harrison) parking lot, Save-A-Lot (12th and
Locust) parking lot, at Lincoln-Douglas School (3322
Payson Road) and in the cafe at County Market at 48th
and Broadway.
LARGE PRINT BOOKS
Large print books can be enjoyed by anyone! Our
extensive collection has mystery, romance, westerns and
non-fiction.
WHEELCHAIR OR WALKER
QPL keeps a wheelchair and a walker in the lobby, for use
by library visitors who need a little help moving about
while inside the building.
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SECONDHAND PROSE
Tuesday through Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Snag some bargains in gently used books, CDs and more!
Pick up a cup of hot coffee or delicious cappuccino -
only $1.25 per cup. Secondhand Prose is operated by the
Friends of the Quincy Public Library. Proceeds benefit
library programs and services.
FRIENDS
Friends of the Quincy Public Library provide much
needed assistance in volunteering, special projects and
fund-raising for the Library. They manage Secondhand
Prose Bookstore and the used book sales. Stop in
Secondhand Prose Bookstore in the Library to learn
more about becoming a Friend of the Library.
FRIENDS MEETINGS
LOCAL HISTORY AND GENEALOGY Friends of the Library meetings are held in the Puppet
QPL’s Illinois Room contains a wealth of local history Theatre on the second Monday of each month at 1 pm.
and genealogy information The librarians at the ASK June 11, July 9, August 13. Stop in to Secondhand Prose
HERE desk will be happy to show you these resources. Bookstore to learn about becoming a member of Friends
Members of the Great River Genealogical Society are of the Library.
available each Tuesday morning in the Illinois Room to
assist you with your genealogical search.
OUTREACH SERVICES
Home Delivery Service School Delivery Service
is available to any library is available to teachers
patron temporarily or in our community. Our
permanently unable to School Delivery Specialist
visit the library due to a will select material to
visual or physical disability. enhance curriculum, and
We deliver books, DVDs, schedule delivery to each
CDs, and more. Call 223- school. Call Anna at 223-
1309, ext 504 for more 1309, ext 222.
information.
Additional Services may
be available for patrons
with visual or physical
disabilities. Let us tell you
about them.
QPL CLOSED
May 28, July 4, and September 3
The QPL Branch at County Market will be open,
and digital resources are available any time at
quincylibrary.org.
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Support the Library
THE MARY WEEMS BARTON/
QUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
From early childhood literacy to digital resources, the
library is a vibrant community resource for lifelong
learning. Your support today will allow QPL to continue
services for future generations. Call 223-1309 or visit
quincylibrary.org to make a donation.
PLANNED GIVING
Planned giving is an effective way to give back to the
Quincy community and to ensure Library services for
future generations. The Mary Weems Barton Quincy
Public Library Foundation accepts bequests, beneficiary
designations, gifts of life insurance, and Payable on
Death provisions. Planned giving may have positive tax
implications for the donor. Donors should consult their
accountant or attorney for the most effective way to
make a contribution. Please contact us at 223-1309 for
more information.
DONOR RECOGNITION GARDEN
An engraved brick is a wonderful way to express
gratitude, celebrate a special occasion, or to honor a
loved one. The commemorative bricks are displayed on
the Library’s North Lawn. To order your brick, please
contact us at 223-1309.
SMILE.AMAZON.COM
Shopping at Amazon? Log on through smile.amazon.com.
Select Friends of the Quincy Public Library as your charity of
choice. A portion of the purchase price will be returned
to the Friends. It’s a simple way to support the Library!
HELP QPL BUILD THE HISTORICAL NEWSPAPER ARCHIVE
If you haven’t seen it, take a look at the Quincy Historical Newspaper Archive at archive.quincylibrary.org to see
what you can discover about your family or business history. It is fascinating! The question most frequently asked is,
“When will the archive be expanded to include more recent history?”
The newspaper archive allows searching and full image display of Quincy newspapers from 1835 through May 1926.
With your help, and with full support of the owners and managers of the Herald-Whig, we would like to digitize
Quincy Herald-Whig editions up to nearly the present day, so much more local, state, and national history will be
readily accessible to everyone. And what better time to do that, than the 200th anniversary of Illinois statehood?
Can you help us reach that goal with your gift to the Mary Weems Barton Quincy Public Library Foundation, a 501c3
charitable organization? All gifts are tax deductible. For more information, call us 223-1309.
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