Thomas Crane Public Library

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

All Quincy Libraries will be CLOSED from Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

While we are closed, visit our Online Library which is available 24/7 to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, and tv shows for free with your library card!

www.t.ly/TCPL-Online

09/01/2026

This September, celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month 2026 at Thomas Crane Public Library!

Featuring:
🎬REEL TALK: The Librarians screening & panel - Wednesday, September 16 | 6 – 8:30 PM | Main Library

Library Card Sign-Up Month is a national effort created by the American Library Association (ALA) in 1987 to promote libraries and their resources, and to encourage lifelong learning. Getting a library card is FREE. Just visit any TCPL location and bring a valid photo ID with proof of your current address.

With your library card you’ll have access to various resources and databases, be able to borrow books, movies, and other items, reserve museum passes, and so much more!

Learn more at https://tcplquincy.org/celebrate-library-card-sign-up-month-at-tcpl/

08/31/2026

We just had our second of three Blue Hills Hiking Book Club sessions in partnership with Friends of the Blue Hills! It was a wonderful evening of hiking, conversation, and connecting with nature alongside fellow readers.

Join us on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 6 - 7 PM at Shea Memorial Skating Rink for our last session of the year! REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Register at www.t.ly/BHhike926

Our last title is "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Braiding Sweetgrass is an inspired weaving of indigenous knowledge, plant science, and personal narrative from a distinguished professor of science. As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers. Braiding Sweetgrass brings these two lenses of knowing together.

Come ready to walk, talk books, and enjoy nature even if you didn't finish the book!

08/29/2026

Another fun and successful visit to the Kilroy Square Farmer's Market 🍎🍅🍓🥕📚 Thank you to everyone who stopped by the TCPL booth to say hello. We'll see you next time.

Visit www.tcplquincy.org/events to stay up-to-date on upcoming events!

08/27/2026

The Thomas Crane Public Library is excited to announce a new fall music lecture series, kicking off with The Roots of Rock n Roll on Thursday, September 10, from 7 - 8 PM, at the Thomas Crane Public Library on 40 Washington St in Quincy Center.

In the mid-1950s, Rock n Roll exploded onto the world stage, echoing the profound social transformations of the post-war period. Through a unique fusion of blues, gospel, country, and pop, this electrifying new music laid the foundation for a new era in music history. Presented by Quincy resident Professor of Music at Wheaton College, Delvyn Case, this engaging lecture will explore the vital contributions of each genre to the development of rock n roll, illustrating how they influenced the sound and culture of this revolutionary music movement.

Upcoming Events in This Series:

10/15: A History of Jazz with Steve Bass
11/12: The Making of Metal Music with David Marvuglio

To learn more, visit www.t.ly/FallRock926

This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved, visit the Friends of the Library webpage.

08/26/2026

"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."– Marcus Tullius Cicero

And sometimes you need power tools. The Friends Garden Committee and the Wollaston Garden Club do whatever it takes to keep Crane Public Library gardens looking beautiful all season long. 🌼🌷🌸🌳🌱

08/26/2026

"You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children" - Dolly Parton (1946 - 2026)

As we mourn the passing of country legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton, we encourage you to look through our collection of her music, movies, and books. Dolly was an advocate for early literacy, and gave free books to millions of children around the world through her Imagination Library program since 1995.

"Find out who you are and do it on purpose" - Dolly Parton

08/23/2026

Tai Chi Classes at TCPL continues into the Fall! Did you know TCPL offers FREE Tai Chi classes? Master K.C. Lee from Tai Chi Team leads weekly traditional Chinese Tai Chi classes at the Library every Monday from 10:30 AM — 12 PM. Adults of all ages are welcome! Fall Session 1 consists of 5 classes starting on Monday, September 14 until Monday, October 26! Please note that Tai Chi classes will be held indoors, in the Community Meeting Room.

Registration for our 5-week Fall Session 1 opens on September 1, 2026 at 9 AM. Visit www.tcplquincy.org/events to register! (link in bio)

TCPL 太极课程将在秋季继续开课！你知道吗？TCPL 提供免费的太极课程！来自@qari_usa太极团队的K.C. Lee师傅每周一上午10:30至中午12:00在图书馆带领传统中国太极课程。欢迎各个年龄段的成年人参加！秋季第一期课程（Fall Session 1）共5节课，课程时间为2026年9月14日至10月26日，每周一上午10:30至12:00。

此为期5周的秋季课程将于2026年9月1日上午9:00开始报名。请访问网站 www.tcplquincy.org/events 进行报名！（链接见主页简介）

温馨提示：太极课程将在图书馆室内的社区会议室(Community Meeting Room)举行。

Quincy Asian Resources, Inc’s (QARI) mission is to foster and improve the social, cultural, economic and civic lives of immigrants and their families in order to benefit their communities. Through collaborations and partnerships, they provide culturally competent services, such as workforce development, adult education programs, youth development, and cultural events as well as information and referrals to public or other community organizations. Since 2001, QARI has established itself as the go-to resource center for Asian and immigrant residents in Quincy and beyond. 昆西亚裔资源中心（QARI）的 使命是促进和改善移民及其家庭的社会、文化、经济和公民生活，从而造福他们的社区。通过合作与伙伴关系，他们提供文化上适宜的服务，例如劳动力发展、成人教育项目、青少年发展和文化活动，以及信息和转介服务，帮助人们联系公共机构或其他社区组织。自2001年以来，QARI已成为昆西及周边地区亚裔和移民居民的首选资源中心。