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 |
| Summer Explorers at Wollaston | 4 - 8 | 7/1 | 7/14 |
| Animal World Experience at Wollaston | 4+ | 7/1 | 7/19 |
| Craft: Hanging Planters at the Main Library | 7 - 10 | 7/1 | 7/22 |
| Third Annual Children's Talent Show at the Main Library | 4 - 13 | 7/1 | 8/18 | Craft: Recycled Jeans at the Main Library | 7+ | 8/2 | 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 the Toe Jam Puppet Band
Friday, June 25th, 2:00 p.m.
Main Library Lawn
In the case of inclement weather this program will be moved to the Main Library Atrium.
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 - Lorax Planters
Week of July 5th - Nature Scrapbooks
Week of July 12th - Paper Bag Owls
Week of July 19th - Frog Visors
Week of July 26th - Butterfly Puppets
Week of Aug. 2nd - Flower Collages
Week of Aug. 9th - Ladybugs
Week of Aug. 16th - Truffula Trees
Movie: The Lorax
Thursday, July 1st, 10:00 a.m.
Main Library Meeting Room
Concert on the Lawn: Boston Road
Thursday, July 8th, 7:00 p.m.
Concert: Tom Sieling
Friday, July 9th, 10:00 a.m.
Main Library Large Meeting Room
Concert on the Lawn: Jumpin' Juba
Thursday, July 15th, 7:00 p.m.
Concert on the Lawn: Acoustiana
Thursday, July 22nd, 7:00 p.m.
Concert: Marsha Goodman-Wood
Friday, July 23th, 10:00 a.m.
Main Library Lawn
In the case of inclement weather this program will be moved to the Main Library Atrium.
Movie: Brother Bear
Monday, July 26th, 2:00 p.m.
North Quincy Library
Concert on the Lawn: Ashmont Station
Thursday, July 29th, 7:00 p.m.
Concert: Rick Goldin
Friday, August 5th, 10:30 a.m.
Main Library Meeting Room
Movie: The Lorax
Thursday, August 12th, 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Meeting Room
Jim Cruise: The Spoon Man
Friday, August 13th, 2:00 p.m.
Main Library Meeting Room
Events for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Click on a link for details.
PJ storytime
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11
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.
Animal World Experience: Pets
Monday, July 12th, 3:00 p.m.
Ages 4+ with an adult
North Quincy Library
Summer Explorers Storytime
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 7/1
Wednesday, July 14th, 3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 to 8
Wollaston Library
Animal World Experience: Backyard
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 7/1
Monday, July 19th, 2:25 p.m.
Ages 4+ with an adult
Wollaston Library
Animal World Experience: Defenders
Wednesday, July 28th, 2:30 p.m.
Ages 4+ with an adult
Adams Shore Library
Animal World Experience: Rainforest
Friday, August 6th, 2:30 p.m.
Ages 4+ with an adult
Main Library Meeting Room
Third Annual Children's Talent Show
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 7/1
Wednesday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m.
Ages 4 to 13
Main Library Meeting Room
Events for Elementary Schoolers
Click on a link for details.
Summer Storyteller Series
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10
Ages 5 and up
July 6th - Carolyn Martino
July 13th - Debbie O'Carroll
July 20th - Nancy Valois
July 27th - Roger Tincknell
August 3rd - Rosalita's Puppets
August 10th - Andrea Lovett
All - Main Library Meeting Room
Animal World Experience: Pets
Thursday, July 12th, 3:00 p.m.
Ages 4+ with an adult
North Quincy Library
Summer Explorers Storytime
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 7/1
Wednesday, July 14th, 3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 to 8
Wollaston Library
Book Discussion & Movie: Hoot
Monday, July 15th, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 10 to 14
Main Library Meeting Room
Animal World Experience: Backyard
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 7/1
Monday, July 19th, 2:25 p.m.
Ages 4+ with an adult
Wollaston Library
Craft: Hanging Planters
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 7/1
Thursday, July 22nd, 2:00 p.m.
Ages 7 to 10
Adams Shore Library
Animal World Experience: Defenders
Wednesday, July 28th, 2:30 p.m.
Ages 4+ with an adult
Adams Shore Library
Movie: Over the Hedge
Thursday, August 5th, 2:30 p.m.
Rated PG
Adams Shore Library
Animal World Experience: Rainforest
Friday, August 6th, 2:30 p.m.
Ages 4+ with an adult
Main Library Meeting Room
Book Discussion & Craft: My Life in Pink and Green
Wednesday, August 11th, 7:00 p.m.
Ages 10 to 14
Main Library Children's Room
Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Monday, August 16th, 2:00 p.m.
Rated PG
Wollaston Library
Campfire Tales
Tuesday, August 17th, 7:00 p.m.
Ages 8+
Main Library Meeting Room
Third Annual Children's Talent Show
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 7/1
Wednesday, August 18th, 6:30 p.m.
Ages 4 to 13
Main Library Meeting Room
Craft: Recycled Jeans
Thursday, August 19th, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 7+
Main Library Meeting Room
