Schedule of Summer Events
Age Requirements:
Some programs are intended for the whole family to enjoy together and others
are limited by age. Age ranges are set by the performers--please
respect them. Age ranges for events are shown in bold. If you would
like to see a list of programs by date, please check the Library
Calendar of Events.
Registration Information:
Program |
Ages |
Registration |
Program |
| Alicia Quintano at Wollaston |
3+ | 7/1 | 7/10 |
| Craft: T-Shirt Decorating at Adams Shore |
8+ | 7/1 | 7/23 |
| Portable Planetarium at the Main Library |
5+ | 8/3 | 8/14 |
| Craft: Accessory Holder at the Main Library |
8+ | 8/3 | 8/17 | Talent Show at the Main Library | All ages | 6/25 | 8/19 |
Please inquire at the location of the event for registration details.
Parental Supervision:
Parents must attend programs with preschoolers and we ask that parents of
school age children remain in the building during programs. No child under
the age of 10 may be left unattended in the library. For more details, please
see our Safe
Child Policy.
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Events for All Ages
Events for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Events for Elementary Schoolers
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Events for all Ages
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Summer Kick-Off with Mr. D.J.'s Ultimate kids Party
Thursday, June 25th, 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Main Library Lawn
In the case of inclement weather this program will be moved to the Main Library meeting room.
Art-to-Go
A series of weekly art activities that travel throughout Quincy. Projects are open ended to accomodate toddlers and preschoolers with an adult's help, and older children on their own. Drop in any time between 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Mondays at the Main Library, Tuesdays at Adams Shore, Wednesdays at North Quincy, and Thursdays at Wollaston.
This summer's projects:
Week of June 29th - Paper Plate UFOs
Week of July 6th - Parachuting Space Capsules
Week of July 13th - Alien Headbands
Week of July 20th - Stars and Planets Mobiles
Week of July 27th - Rocket Doorhangers
Week of Aug. 3rd - Space Collages
Week of Aug. 10th - Sparkly Star Decoration
Week of Aug. 17th - Moon Buggies
Concert: David Polansky
Thursday, July 9th, 10:00 a.m.
Main Library Lawn
In the case of inclement weather this program will be moved to the Main Library meeting room.
Movie Matinee: Space Buddies
Rated G
Monday, July 20th, 10:00 a.m.
Main Library Large Meeting Room
Movie Evening: WALL-E
Rated G
Monday, July 30th, 7:00 p.m.
Main Library Large Meeting Room
Talent Show: You Are the Star!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Wednesday, August 19th, 7:00 p.m.
Main Library Large Meeting Room
Events for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
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Bilingual Storytime
Monday, June 29th, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2-5
North Quincy Library
PJ storytime
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12
Ages 2-5 with an adult
Main Library Large Meeting Room
Storyteller Diana Kane of Creative Connection presents pajama storytimes designed especially for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. So join us on Wednesday evenings and use up some of that boundless energy singing, dancing and listening to stories.
Blast Off with Thomas the Chimp - Alicia Quintano
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Friday, July 10th, 3:00 p.m.
Ages 3+ with an adult
Wollaston Library
Cindy's Magical Book Tour
Thursday, July 16th, 2:00 p.m.
Ages 3+ with an adult
North Quincy Library
Sparky's Puppets: Stories from Outer Space
Monday, July 27th at 2:00 p.m.
Ages 3+ with an adult (geared towards ages 3-6)
Adams Shore Library
Concert: Cheryl Melody
Friday, August 7th at 10:30 a.m.
Ages 0-4 with an adult
Main Library Large Meeting Room
Events for Elementary Schoolers
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Summer Storyteller Series
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. - 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11
Ages 5 and up
July 7th - Debbie O'Carroll
July 14th - Big Joe the Storyteller
July 21st - Rosalita's Puppets
July 28th - Diane Edgecomb
August 4th - Sharon Kennedy
August 11th - Karen Chace
All - Main Library Meeting Room
Blast Off with Thomas the Chimp - Alicia Quintano
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Friday, July 10th, 3:00 p.m.
Ages 3+ with an adult
Wollaston Library
Movie Evening: Muppets from Space
Wednesday, July 15th, 7:00 p.m.
Ages 5+ - Rated G
Wollaston Library
Cindy's Magical Book Tour
Thursday, July 16th, 2:00 p.m.
Ages 3+ with an adult
North Quincy Library
Craft: T-Shirt Decorating
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Monday, July 23rd, 2:30 p.m.
Ages 8+
Adams Shore Library
Go for the Stars! - Gary Pozzato
Friday, July 24th, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 5+
Main Library Large Meeting Room
Go for the Stars!
Craft: Space Origami
Wednesday, August 5th, 7:00 p.m.
Ages 8+
Wollaston Library
Movie Matinee: Clone Wars
Thursday, August 13th, 2:00 p.m.
Ages 8+ - Rated PG
Adams Shore Library
Museum of Science: Portable Planetarium
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Friday, August 14th - 9:30, 10:15, 11:00 and 11:45 a.m.
Ages 5+
Main Library Atrium
Movie Matinee: Treasure Planet
Monday, August 17th, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 8+ - Rated PG
North Quincy Library
Craft: Accessory Holder
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Monday, August 17th, 7:00 p.m.
Ages 8+
Main Library Children's Room
