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 |
| Sea Glass Treasure Jewelry at North Quincy |
8+ | 6/16 | 7/1 |
| Magpie Puppets at Wollaston | 3-8 | 7/7 | 7/18 |
| Rice Dough Sculpting at the Main Library |
7+ | 7/7 | 7/19 |
| Wall Mask Craft at Adams Shore |
8+ | 7/7 | 7/21 |
| Tidepool Experience at North Quincy |
3+ | 8/11 | 8/18 |
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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Wild Reads Carnival
Thursday, June 26th, 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Main Library Lawn
In the case of inclement weather this program will be moved to the Main Library atrium and 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 30th - Paper plate penguins
Week of July 7th - Monkey puppets
Week of July 14th - Arctic windsocks
Week of July 21st - Parrots
Week of July 28th - Fishbowls
Week of Aug. 4th - Stand up elephants
Week of Aug. 11th - Lion masks
Week of Aug. 18th - Beach doorhangers
Morning Movie Matinee - Happy Feet
Thursday, July 10th, 11:00 a.m.
Main Library Large Meeting Room
Jungle Encounters
Saturday, July 12th, 10:00 a.m.
Main Library Lawn
In the case of inclement weather, this program will be moved indoors.
Concert on the Lawn: Boston Road
Sunday, July 13th, 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Lawn
In the case of inclement weather, this program will be moved indoors.
Morning Movie Matinee - Finding Nemo
Monday, July 14th, 10:00 a.m.
North Quincy Branch
Afternoon Movie Matinee - The Lion King
Wednesday, July 16th, 2:00 p.m.
Adams Shore Branch
Concert on the Lawn: Brass Planet
Sunday, July 20th, 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Lawn
In the case of inclement weather, this program will be moved indoors.
Concert on the Lawn: Ashmont Station
Sunday, July 27th, 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Lawn
In the case of inclement weather, this program will be moved indoors.
Reptiles
Wednesday, August 6th, 2:00 p.m.
Adams Shore Branch
Museum of Science
Afternoon Movie Matinee - Disney's Tarzan
Thursday, August 14th, 2:00 p.m.
Main Library Large Meeting Room
Concert with Debbie and Friends
Sunday, August 17th, 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Lawn
In case of inclement weather, this program will be moved indoors.
Afternoon Movie Matinee - Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Monday, August 18th, 3:00 p.m.
Adams Shore Branch
Afternoon Movie Matinee - Disney's The Little Mermaid
Tuesday, August 26th, 2:00 p.m.
North Quincy Branch
Events for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
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PJ storytime
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Joan Goodman: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22
Diana Kane: 7/29, 8/5, 8/12
Ages 2-5
Children's Room - Reference Area
This summer pajama storytime will be presented by two of our favorite storytellers: Joan Goodman for the first three weeks and Diana Kane for the last three weeks. Both storytellers will present pajama storytimes designed especially for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult.
Magpie Puppets - Leopard Learns a Lesson
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Friday, July 18th, 11:00 a.m.
Ages 3-8
Wollaston Library
Magpie Puppets
Concert with Tom Sieling
Wednesday, July 30th, 2:00 p.m.
All ages - aimed at younger children
Main Library Lawn
In case of inclement weather, this program will be moved indoors.
Tide Pool Experience
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Monday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and Noon
Ages 4 and older
North Quincy Branch
New England Aquarium
Events for Elementary Schoolers
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Summer Storyteller Series
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. - 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12
Ages 5 and up
July 8th - The Central Mass Repertory Theatre
July 15th - John Porcino
July 22th - Jackson Gillman
July 29th - Sharon Kennedy
August 5th - Diane Edgecomb
August 12th - The Act!vated Storytellers
All - Main Library Meeting Room
Sea Glass Treasure Jewelry
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Tuesday, July 1st at 7:00 p.m.
Ages 8 and up
North Quincy Branch
Duxbury Designs
Casey Carle's Bubble-mania
Monday, July 7th, 11:00 a.m.
Ages 5 and up
Main Library Atrium
Bubble-Mania
Rice Dough Sculpting
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Saturday, July 19th, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 7 and up
Main Library Large Meeting Room
Wall Mask Craft Program
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Monday, July 21st, 7:00 p.m.
Ages 8 and up
Adams Shore Branch
Duxbury Designs
Duct Tape Crafts
Wednesday, August 13th, 6:00 p.m.
Ages 9 and up
Wollaston Branch
Tide Pool Experience
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Monday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and Noon
Ages 4 and older
North Quincy Branch
New England Aquarium
Video Game Night
Thursday, August 21st, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Ages 10+
Main Library Large Meeting Room