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NEA Big Read: Quincy to kick off Thursday at Quincy Public Library

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QUINCY — The NEA Big Read, Quincy’s popular community read for all ages, will kick off at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Quincy Public Library. People will receive a free copy of “Sitting Pretty” by Rebekah Taussig, hear from 7th Ward Alderman Ben Uzelac offering his support and learn from Quincy native Megan Lovelace as she […]

Rotary Club gives Quincy Public Library $10,000 for mobile library

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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library began applying for grants in October 2021 and kicked off a donor development fundraising campaign with hopes to raise approximately $400,000 to fund a new mobile library. The Rotary Club of Quincy aided in bringing the library closer to that goal by donating $10,000 on July 26. The mobile library […]

Quincy Public Library receives grant from National Endowment for the Arts for Big Read program

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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2022-23 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $11,000 will support a community reading program focusing on the book “Sitting Pretty” by Rebekah Taussig. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the […]

Handmade wares to be on sale during Makers Market along Sixth Street on Saturday

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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company will host the hippest handmade outdoor market, Makers Market, from 1-7 p.m. Saturday, June 18 on Sixth Street between Maine and Hampshire and down Jail Alley. The outdoor market will feature more than 35 different vendors selling furniture, clothing, accessories, food, apothecary, ceramics, art, books, candles, vintage upcycled wares and more. The Quincy Children’s […]

Quincy Public Library launching summer reading program on Saturday morning

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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library will launch its summer reading program, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path,” at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4. The event is free to the public and will feature vendors, crafts and activities for all ages. Special events throughout the day are QCT’s “Ms. Electricity” show at 10 a.m., square dancing with TexasRoadhouse’s Andy the Armadillo at […]

‘Books and Bags’ cornhole tournament May 28-29 at Port’s Place to raise money for mobile library

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QUINCY — Port’s Place, 526 Jersey, will be the site of the inaugural “Books and Bags” outdoor cornhole tournament Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 to benefit the Quincy Public Library. The goal is to raise $5,000 from this event to help with the purchase of a new mobile library. Saturday’s tournament will be […]

Cause of cyber attack on city computer systems still undetermined as city, library issue joint statement

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QUINCY — A Chicago attorney from a national law firm issued a statement Monday morning on behalf of the city of Quincy and the Quincy Public Library, saying the cause of the May 7 cyber attack on the city’s computer systems has not yet been determined. City employees have not received or sent emails on […]

Book Nook for April 19, 2022

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Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library talks about a book being discussed TONIGHT at Village Inn and other good things going on at the library. Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot  Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells—taken without […]

Got an overdue book? Quincy Public Library is fine free through Friday

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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library is encouraging people to visit their library in person or online to explore and access services and programs, because the QPL is fine free through Friday. National Library Week is a time to highlight the role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. QPL’s […]

Hill leaving Quincy Public Library to become executive director of Quincy Community Theatre

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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre announced Tuesday the selection of Burgundy Hill as its executive director. “We are excited to welcome Burgundy to the QCT family,” said Julie Schuetz, president of the QCT Board of Directors. “In her professional life, as a Board member and as a volunteer, Burgundy has exhibited a dedication for serving […]

‘Making Little Moments Count’ theme of QMG Foundation campaign

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QUINCY — The Quincy Medical Group Foundation Moments That Matter fund, along with the Quincy Public Library, was the host two readings by author Tracy Schlepphorst on Nov. 10 in the Quincy Public Library. Schlepphorst had her dog, Ripley, with her, and all those in attendance received a copy of her book, “Eden and Her Happy.” The readings are […]

Quincy Public Library offering architecture database, expanded newspaper archive

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QUINCY — Quincy Public Library has expanded the Quincy Historical Newspaper Archive, thanks to the support of the Quincy Herald-Whig and the Oakley Foundation. The archive now features all Quincy newspapers published from 1835 to 2020, expanding the service by almost 100 years. “The newspaper archive is one of the most used digital resources,” QPL […]

Quincy Public Library kicks off fundraising campaign to bring back Bookmobile

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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library hopes to bring back its Bookmobile to inspire a whole new generation of readers.  “We are the preliminary stages of bringing this invaluable resource back to Quincy,” Director Kathleen Helsabeck said. “We’ve got a long road ahead of us, but we are excited to share our plans with the […]

Quincy Public Library expands resources for seniors

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QUINCY — Quincy Public Library is expanding its senior services. The library has openings in its home delivery program, which is open to any Quincy resident who can’t visit the library due to a disability. The library will deliver books, books on CD, DVDs and CDs to homes and senior care facilities. Patrons can request […]