Research the Chinese diaspora through access to international collections which cover Mainland China, Southeast Asia, North America, and the Caribbean with “My China Roots”! The Thomas Crane Public Library will be adding this genealogy resource, from Boston Public Library, to our list of Local History & Genealogy databases.
On Wednesday, May 1 from 12 – 1 PM there will be an introductory webinar about the “My China Roots” genealogy database, Clotilde Yap will provide a brief introduction to Chinese family history research, including how to get started with Chinese family history research, key challenges, and what clues to look for both at home and online
Join us this Saturday, April 13 from 2 -3 PM for a presentation about the amazing history and cultural treasures represented across the Bay State’s libraries in honor of National Library Week!
Looking for Yearbook Donations! We are seeking good condition yearbooks from any and all Quincy schools, public or private, and from any and all graduating years to help build a browsable collection of Quincy History!
Join us on Saturday, December 16 for an informative Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary Celebration! Tea and snacks will be provided.
“Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy” details the first woman executed in the new United States. Join us on Thursday, November 16 for a book talk with author Andrew Noone!
The Thomas Crane Public Library will host acclaimed author, educator, and historian Jeffrey Denman, who will be presenting his new book “John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist”. Grab a copy!