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Locations & Hours

Main Library

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40 Washington St.
Quincy, MA 02169
617-376-1301

Library Hours: 

Mon-Thu 9am-9pm
Fri-Sat 9am-5pm
Sun 1-5pm

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North Quincy

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381 Hancock St.
Quincy, MA 02171
617-376-1320

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Mon-Thu 1-5pm
Fri-Sun Closed

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617-376-1320 (adult)
617-376-1321 (children)

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Accessibility
The North Quincy Branch has designated handicapped parking spaces in the library parking lot and automatic door openers. The building is accessible to users with mobility impairments and has an accessible bathroom. Some areas of the building are not accessible and require staff assistance.

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Adams Shore

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519 Sea Street
Quincy, MA 02169
617-376-1325

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Mon-Thu 1pm-5pm
Fri-Sun Closed

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Contact

617-376-1325 (adult)
617-376-1326 (children)

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Accessibility
The Adams Shore Branch has designated handicapped parking spaces in the library parking lot and automatic door openers. The building is accessible to users with mobility impairments but has no accessible bathrooms.

Branch Programs
For Children

Wollaston

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41 Beale St.
Quincy, MA 02170
617-376-1330

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Mon-Thu 1pm-5pm
Fri-Sun Closed

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617-376-1330

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Accessibility
The Wollaston Branch is not accessible to users with mobility impairments. If mobility impairment prevents use of any service at Wollaston Branch, users may request service at the Main Library, which is fully accessible.

Branch Programs

For Children

Home › Kids & Families › Summer Fun › Summer Reading › QPS Middle School ›

QPS Summer Reading for Middle School

Two cartoon bunnies, reading back to back.Children are encouraged to read anything at their reading level. The lists are only suggestions and examples.  Many of the books may be out being enjoyed by another reader but don't panic--simply place a hold or choose another book.

Many of the books on these lists can be checked out of the library in Quincy and many of them are also owned by other South Shore libraries in the Old Colony Library Network.  If the book you want is checked out, you can place a hold on it either at the library or online. Click on the underlined titles to check availability in the library catalog.

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grades 7 & 8

 

 

Grade 6  
Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
Young Merlin Trilogy by J. Yolen
The Lighting Thief Series by R. Riordan
Royal Diaries (Series) by various authors
Midnight Magic by Avi
Hachiko Waits by L. Newman
Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul by J. Canfield
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by A. Brashares
Do The Math Series by W. Lichtman
Sky Pioneer by C. Szabo
Madam President by C. Thimmesh
Confucius, The Golden Rule by R. Freedman
Jim Thorpe, Original All-American by J. Bruchac
Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett		 Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko
Absolutely Normal Chaos by Sharon Creech
Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillio
Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
Savvy by Ingrid Law
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle
Ella Enchanted by Gale Carson Levine
Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
Peter and the Starcatchers by Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

 

  

Grade 7 Grade 8
Finding Courage by J.M. Bedell (this title is not available in OCLN)
The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter
A Week in the Woods by Andrew Clements
Heartbeat by Sharon Creech
The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis
The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke
A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry For Children by Caroline Kennedy
Travel Team by Mike Lupica
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen by Dyan Sheldon
Space Station Seventh Grade by Jerry Spinelli
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Stewart
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien		 Nothing But the Truth by Avi
The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins
Witness by Karen Hesse
Our Only May Amelia by Jennifer Holm
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt
New Boy by Julian Houston
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
Fiona McGilray’s Story by Clare Pastore
Within Reach: My Everest Story by Mark Pfetzer
A Break with Charity: A Story about the Salem Witch Trials by Ann Rinaldi
Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

 

 

Grades 7 & 8

Eragon by C. Paolini
Artemis Fowl (Series) by E. Colfer
Redwall (Series) by B. Jacques
Circle of Magic (Series) by T. Pierce
Inkheart (Series) by C. Funke
Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
Crispin, The Cross of Lead by Avi
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul by D. Canfield
Zoe Rising by P. Conrad
Maximum Ride by J. Patterson
Night Hoops by C. Deuker
Unfrightened Dark by I. Holland
Alex Rider (Series) by A. Horowitz
Tales from the Red Sox Dugout by J. Prime
Rick & Lanie’s Excellent Kitchen Adventures by R. Bayless
Remember: The Journey to School Integration by T. Morrison
Bone Detectives by D. Jackson
Calligraphy for Kids by E. Winters
The Good, The Bad and The Slimy by S. Latta
Cave Paintings to Picasso by H. Sayre
Arctic Thaw by P. Lourie




Last updated on 31 May 2013

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