Quincy 400 x Literacy 40 Celebration!
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 10 AM – 12 PM
Richardson Building, Main Library, 40 Washington St. Quincy, MA
The City of Quincy proudly marks 400 years of rich history, community, and culture since its settlement in 1625. Known as the birthplace of two U.S. Presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams, Quincy has been at the forefront of shaping American democracy and innovation. This milestone is an opportunity to honor our past, celebrate our present, and envision a bright future together.
Join the Celebration! During this Quincy 400, join us in celebrating International Literacy Day AND 40 years since the establishment of the Thomas Crane Public Library’s Literacy Program! We’ll celebrate with music, light refreshments, snacks, and sweets. Alumni, current students and volunteers, and newcomers are welcome! Newcomers can also join us in learning about how to volunteer, become a tutor, or join as a student.
We will also be conducting drop-in, 5-10 minute mini oral history interviews as part of the Quincy Legacy Project where you can share your experience in the TCPL Literacy program and or your life in Quincy! For more information, contact [email protected]
The Literacy Program at the Thomas Crane Public Library has been providing free one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and writing to adults on the South Shore since 1985. Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts-Quincy is one of 12 LVM programs in Massachusetts and an accredited affiliate of the national network of ProLiteracy America.
For more information about our Literacy program or to schedule an appointment to become a student, call 617-376-1314 or text 857-310-7612! All calls and texts are confidential.
If you are interested in volunteering to become trained as a Literacy Tutor, please call us at (617) 376-1300 x5 or email us at [email protected]
“Now I am beginning to learn with the help of my wonderful tutor. Soon I will not be afraid to fill out job applications. I will get a job. I will feel like I have wings to fly.” — Anonymous
“While working with you I learned more from your story of struggle and success than I ever learned from reading a book. You are my inspiration.” — E.K.
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The Main Library and Branch Libraries in Adams Shore and North Quincy are wheelchair and mobility devices accessible. The Library offers a public parking lot with accessibility parking spaces, automatic doors, and elevators at the Main Library.