TCPL Blog
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New Expanded Hours at North Quincy!
New Year, New Hours! The North Quincy Library will now also be open on Fridays!
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It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Read
For more information about our Literacy program or to schedule an appointment, call 617-376-1314 or text 857-310-7612! All calls and texts are confidential.
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NEW Monthly Performing Arts Circle!
Drop by for the arts, stay for the community! All are welcome every 1st Thursday each month at the Main Library!
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Free Tai Chi Classes with QARI (QARI 的免费太极课程)
Tai Chi Classes will be held weekly on MONDAYS from 10:30 AM – 12 PM at the Main Library. Check our Events Calendar for cancelations.
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Quincy 400: Literacy 40th Anniversary!
Join us in the historic Richardson Building on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 10 AM – 12 PM for our Quincy 400: Literacy 40th Anniversary party! Thank you to all our volunteers and students over the years!
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Friends of TCPL Fundraiser: Tote Bag Sale!
Support your local Library and show off your Quincy pride with a brand new TCPL tote bag! For sale on select days of the Kilroy Square Farmers’ Market.
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Say “I Do” at the Library
The Thomas Crane Public Library is now accepting applications for 1-Hour Wedding Ceremonies!
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Recent Federal Policy Changes are Affecting Programs and Services at the TCPL
Check here for updates about federal policy changes and its effects on the TCPL and other libraries
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Call for Public Art Exhibition!
Are you a local artist interested in exhibiting in the Thomas Crane Public Library? Apply now!
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Social Services at the Thomas Crane Public Library!
Social Services are available from Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 2:30 PM at the Main Library. Snacks, hygiene products, toiletries, harm reduction supplies, clothing, and more are available. This service is free and confidential. All are welcome and no appointment is needed.
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Introducing the TCPL Genealogy Club!
The Genealogy Club is hosted by The Archives and Special Collections Department. Sessions are free and open to all, and may feature professional guest speakers, instructional, and various genealogical topics. It is not necessary to attend all sessions to participate.
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The Cranium Makerspace
Visit The Cranium webpage to view upcoming makerspace craft programs, reserve equipment in advance for use during weekly open hours, sign the safety waiver, and watch tutorials about the various equipment we have!
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Discover Your Chinese Family Tree with “My China Roots” 与 “中華家脉”一起寻根中国
Research the Chinese diaspora through access to international collections which cover Mainland China, Southeast Asia, North America, and the Caribbean with “My China Roots”! The Thomas Crane Public Library will be adding this genealogy resource, from Boston Public Library, to our list of Local History & Genealogy databases.
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Calling Quincy Class of…
We are seeking good condition yearbooks from any and all Quincy schools, public or private, and from any and all graduating years to help build a browsable collection of Quincy History!
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Friends of TCPL Bookstore Introduces Expanded Store Hours
The Friends of the Library Bookstore will expand store hours starting in November! Thank you to all our volunteers and community support!
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English Walk & Talk!
Join us on Thursday mornings at 10 AM between April – September, for our outdoor English Talk Time event! All are welcome!