BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Goings On//goingson.co//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GoingsOn — Greater Boston — Quincy X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2c1719a533ec10f2@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261111T000000Z DTEND:20261111T010000Z SUMMARY:Night Owls Book Club for Grades 3 - 4 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nChildren's Room\nM ain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nWe invite childre n in grades 3 and 4 to join us to discuss a chapter book or graphic novel one Tuesday each month at 7:00 pm. We’ll vote for upcoming titles at the end of each meeting.\nThis month we'll be reading Frank the Monster by Ma ts Strandberg and Sofia Falkenhem! Copies of the book are available to che ck out in the Children's Room.\nThis program is made possible by the gener ous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friend s of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/night-owls-bo ok-club-for-grades-3-4-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:accf1cfbb9888035@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261112T150000Z DTEND:20261112T160000Z SUMMARY:Happy Body\, Happy Teeth Storytime for Ages 2 - 5 DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nChildren's Room \nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nCome show off your smile at this special storytime about taking care of your body and yo ur teeth. We'll read some stories\, learn some tips\, get moving\, and do a simple craft. Parents can get information about local programs and resou rces for children's nutrition and dental health.\nThis program is made pos sible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Publi c Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\ , visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/happy-body-ha ppy-teeth-storytime-for-ages-2-5-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe rral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b151ba8b21c9418d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261112T193000Z DTEND:20261112T203000Z SUMMARY:TEEN Study & Snack @ North Quincy DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 2:30—4:00 PM\nNQ Community Meet ing Room\nNorth Quincy Library\n381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\n The library can be a great place to do work after school. However\, it can also be crowded and noisy. Many teens need a calm and quiet place to stud y. At North Quincy Library\, the Community Room will be set up with extra tables and snacks\, providing a productive work environment. Separate from the rest of the library\, teens will have a place to work undisturbed.\nN o registration required\, but space is limited.\nThis program is made poss ible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Libr ary. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visi t the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:North Quincy Library\, 381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/north-quincy-library/teen- study-and-snack-north-quincy-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7ede7606bdcf004b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261112T200000Z DTEND:20261112T210000Z SUMMARY:TEEN Hunger Games Party DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 3:00—4:00 PM\nTeen Space\nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nTo celebrate the upco ming release of Sunrise on the Reaping\, join us for an afternoon of Hunge r Games-themed activities! Make your own Mockingjay pin on the button make r\, try your hand at identifying poisonous berries\, and\, of course\, enj oy plenty of snacks! We'll also be hosting our second-ever Nerf archery to urnament\, with the grand prize winner going home with an AMC gift card.  Drop-ins welcome from 3-4 PM\; this program is for teens in grades 8-12 ON LY.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Frie nds of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/teen-hunger-g ames-party-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:424a42459f6c86d1@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261116T150000Z DTEND:20261116T160000Z SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime for Ages 2-3 DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nChildren's Room\n Main Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nThis program for two- and three-year-olds and their caregivers introduces simple stories a nd concepts to young children. Songs\, rhymes\, fingerplays\, and felt boa rd activities will be used to reinforce concepts.\nThis program is made po ssible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Publ ic Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved \, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/toddler-story time-for-ages-2-3-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2d2b81d9fb3ba755@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261116T153000Z DTEND:20261116T163000Z SUMMARY:Monday Morning Stories for Ages 2-5 @ North Quincy DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 10:30—11:15 AM\nNQ Community Meet ing Room\nNorth Quincy Library\n381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\n Join us at the North Quincy Library on Monday mornings for a fun storytime full of stories\, songs and more for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the F riends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their wo rk and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage . LOCATION:North Quincy Library\, 381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/north-quincy-library/monda y-morning-stories-for-ages-2-5-north-quincy-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_ medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:309c1eeb7331a0d0@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261116T193000Z DTEND:20261116T203000Z SUMMARY:Tween Craft @ North Quincy for Grades 4-7 DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 2:30—4:00 PM\nNQ Dinegan Room\nNo rth Quincy Library\n381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\nOne afternoo n each month we're reserving the Dinegan Room at North Quincy for 4th-7th graders to relax and hang out with old and new friends. Come for games\, c rafts\, and other kinds of fun!\nThis month we will be making Perler Bead Keychains!\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of t he Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about thei r work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library web page. LOCATION:North Quincy Library\, 381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/north-quincy-library/tween -craft-north-quincy-for-grades-4-7-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=re ferral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f19f62568767d63e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261116T233000Z DTEND:20261117T003000Z SUMMARY:Dungeons and Dragons Ages 10-15 REGISTRATION REQUIRED DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 6:30—8:00 PM\nChildren's Room\nMa in Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nNew and experience d players are invited to join us for this introduction to D&D 5th edition game play. Take on the role of a fantasy hero in this Dungeons & Dragons g ame. We will meet for an hour and a half for to play this story. Please no te: There is no wait list for this program. Character sheets and dice are provided during the program.\n\nAges 10-15 ONLY.\n\nRegistration is requir ed for this program and is limited to Quincy residents only.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can g et involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage.\nRegister online b etween 11/2/2026 9:00 AM and 11/15/2026 5:00 PM. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/dungeons-and- dragons-ages-10-15-registration-required-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_med ium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1c9a687f0a11707c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261116T233000Z DTEND:20261117T003000Z SUMMARY:Game Night @ Adams Shore DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nAS Meeting Room\nAd ams Shore Library\n519 Sea Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nAdults are invite d to join us for a monthly fun-filled family game night at the Adams Shore Library. \nIf you have questions about this program\, please call the Ad ams Shore Library at 617-376-1300\, extension 7.\n\nChildren ages 8+ are w elcome to attend and must be accompanied by an adult guardian. LOCATION:Adams Shore Library\, 519 Sea Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quinc y URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/adams-shore-library/game-n ight-adams-shore-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75aed70b1ad154a5@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261117T150000Z DTEND:20261117T160000Z SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime for Ages 2-3 @ Adams Shore DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nAS Meeting Room\ nAdams Shore Library\n519 Sea Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nJoin Miss Lori for Toddler Storytime at Adams Shore! This program for two- and three-yea r-olds and their caregivers introduces simple stories and concepts to youn g children. Songs\, rhymes\, fingerplays\, and felt board activities will be used to reinforce concepts.\nThis program is made possible by the gener ous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friend s of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Adams Shore Library\, 519 Sea Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quinc y URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/adams-shore-library/toddle r-storytime-for-ages-2-3-adams-shore-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium= referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50fd5dacaea9c887@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261117T200000Z DTEND:20261117T210000Z SUMMARY:Choose Your Own Adventure Read-Along Book Club for Grades K - 2 @ N orth Quincy DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 3:00—4:00 PM\nNQ Dinegan Room\nN orth Quincy Library\n381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\nKids in Kin dergarten through 2nd Grade are invited to join us for an exciting read-al oud adventure at the North Quincy Library. From building your very own rob ot to deep sea exploration\, you will have the power to choose what happen s next in the stories you read! No advanced reading is necessary\, just st op by the Dinegan Room at 3 PM for this interactive book club followed by a fun activity related to the book we read.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Lib rary. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, vis it the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:North Quincy Library\, 381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/north-quincy-library/choos e-your-own-adventure-read-along-book-club-for-grades-k-2-north-quincy-2026 -11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:84e561e725bee56a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261118T150000Z DTEND:20261118T160000Z SUMMARY:ABC Storytime for Ages 3-5 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nChildren's Roo m\nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nIn this story time series for preschoolers we will explore a different letter of the alp habet each time we meet. We’ll read stories\, sing songs and play games all centered around the letter of the day\, including our favorite game: M ystery Bag!\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about the ir work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library we bpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/abc-storytime -for-ages-3-5-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3930fd0240685b4d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261118T200000Z DTEND:20261118T210000Z SUMMARY:Preschool Discovery @ Adams Shore for ages 3 - 5 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 3:00—4:00 PM\nAdams Shore\nAda ms Shore Library\n519 Sea Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nDrop by the Adams Shore Library with your preschooler\, ages 3-5\, any time between 3:00 p.m . to 4:00 p.m. to do some fun simple science together.\nEach month we invi te caregivers and children to explore a new topic together through multipl e self-directed science activities. Materials and instructions are provide d to learn through play with experiments and activities that encourage bot h STEM and early literacy skills.\nThis program is made possible by the ge nerous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To f ind out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Fri ends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Adams Shore Library\, 519 Sea Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quinc y URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/adams-shore-library/presch ool-discovery-adams-shore-for-ages-3-5-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_mediu m=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f2c8af9f53ee1b38@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261118T233000Z DTEND:20261119T003000Z SUMMARY:Tween Advisory Council - Grades 4 - 8 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nChildren's Room\ nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nTweens! Are you interested in what's going on for YOU at the library? Join our Tween Advi sory Council to spend time with other tweens and help plan what tween even ts the library offers.\nThis program is made possible by the generous spon sorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out mor e about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/tween-advisor y-council-grades-4-8-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:690034077320cd28@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261119T200000Z DTEND:20261119T210000Z SUMMARY:TEEN Buzzers and Bites DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 3:00—4:00 PM\nTeen Space\nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nStop by Buzzers and B ites! Each month we'll have country-based trivia and snacks from said coun try.\nThis month we have treats from the Netherlands (Nederland)!\nThis pr ogram is for teens in grades 8-12 ONLY.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library . To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit t he Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/teen-buzzers- and-bites-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48378e876d600947@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261121T200000Z DTEND:20261121T210000Z SUMMARY:Cantonese Storytime for Ages 0-5 @ North Quincy DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 3:00—4:00 PM\nNQ Community Meet ing Room\nNorth Quincy Library\n381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\n Join us at the North Quincy Library on the third Saturday of every month f or a lively storytime presented in partnership with local Cantonese-speaki ng parents. This storytime will have a story\, music\, and play\, introduc ing and allowing time to practice Cantonese for both children and their ca regivers. This program is designed for ages 0-5 but older children are sti ll welcome to join in!\nThis program is made possible by the generous spon sorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out mor e about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:North Quincy Library\, 381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/north-quincy-library/canto nese-storytime-for-ages-0-5-north-quincy-2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&utm_med ium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0e635432cd61ca1b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261123T150000Z DTEND:20261123T160000Z SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime for Ages 2-3 DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 23\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nChildren's Room\n Main Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nThis program for two- and three-year-olds and their caregivers introduces simple stories a nd concepts to young children. Songs\, rhymes\, fingerplays\, and felt boa rd activities will be used to reinforce concepts.\nThis program is made po ssible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Publ ic Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved \, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/toddler-story time-for-ages-2-3-2026-11-23?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2d739d4a3800d856@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261123T153000Z DTEND:20261123T163000Z SUMMARY:Monday Morning Stories for Ages 2-5 @ North Quincy DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 23\, 2026 10:30—11:15 AM\nNQ Community Meet ing Room\nNorth Quincy Library\n381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\n Join us at the North Quincy Library on Monday mornings for a fun storytime full of stories\, songs and more for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the F riends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their wo rk and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage . LOCATION:North Quincy Library\, 381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/north-quincy-library/monda y-morning-stories-for-ages-2-5-north-quincy-2026-11-23?utm_source=ics&utm_ medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9a301af2dc18d7d4@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261124T150000Z DTEND:20261124T160000Z SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime for Ages 2-3 @ Adams Shore DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 24\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nAS Meeting Room\ nAdams Shore Library\n519 Sea Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nJoin Miss Lori for Toddler Storytime at Adams Shore! This program for two- and three-yea r-olds and their caregivers introduces simple stories and concepts to youn g children. Songs\, rhymes\, fingerplays\, and felt board activities will be used to reinforce concepts.\nThis program is made possible by the gener ous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friend s of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Adams Shore Library\, 519 Sea Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quinc y URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/adams-shore-library/toddle r-storytime-for-ages-2-3-adams-shore-2026-11-24?utm_source=ics&utm_medium= referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4241ac0e3b655242@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261124T203000Z DTEND:20261124T213000Z SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Board (TAB) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 24\, 2026 3:30—4:30 PM\nClassroom\nMain Li brary\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nMake your voice heard a t the library by joining the Teen Advisory Board! TAB is a volunteer organ ization that meets bimonthly to give Quincy teens a chance to discuss even ts and services at the library\, give feedback\, and meet other teens. Lov e your library? Want to do some good? TAB may just be right for you.\nTAB applications are closed for the 2026-2027 school year.\nThis program is ma de possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get inv olved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/teen-advisory -board-tab-2026-11-24?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:64f5a2ebbed60b30@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261125T150000Z DTEND:20261125T160000Z SUMMARY:ABC Storytime for Ages 3-5 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 25\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nChildren's Roo m\nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nIn this story time series for preschoolers we will explore a different letter of the alp habet each time we meet. We’ll read stories\, sing songs and play games all centered around the letter of the day\, including our favorite game: M ystery Bag!\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about the ir work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library we bpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/abc-storytime -for-ages-3-5-2026-11-25?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0360352e71b29b36@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261128T150000Z DTEND:20261128T160000Z SUMMARY:Preschool Discovery for ages 3 - 5 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 28\, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM\nChildren's Room \nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nDrop by the Ma in Library with your preschooler\, ages 3-5\, any time between 10 and 11 A M to do some fun simple science together.\n\nEach month we invite caregive rs and children to explore a new topic together through multiple self-dire cted science activities. Materials and instructions are provided to learn through play with experiments and activities that encourage both STEM and early literacy skills.\nThis program is made possible by the generous spon sorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out mor e about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/preschool-dis covery-for-ages-3-5-2026-11-28?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b0d639ce23c4a79a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261130T150000Z DTEND:20261130T160000Z SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime for Ages 2-3 DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 30\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nChildren's Room\n Main Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nThis program for two- and three-year-olds and their caregivers introduces simple stories a nd concepts to young children. Songs\, rhymes\, fingerplays\, and felt boa rd activities will be used to reinforce concepts.\nThis program is made po ssible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Publ ic Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved \, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/toddler-story time-for-ages-2-3-2026-11-30?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1ea53782ed871f3f@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261130T153000Z DTEND:20261130T163000Z SUMMARY:Monday Morning Stories for Ages 2-5 @ North Quincy DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 30\, 2026 10:30—11:15 AM\nNQ Community Meet ing Room\nNorth Quincy Library\n381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\n Join us at the North Quincy Library on Monday mornings for a fun storytime full of stories\, songs and more for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the F riends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their wo rk and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage . LOCATION:North Quincy Library\, 381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/north-quincy-library/monda y-morning-stories-for-ages-2-5-north-quincy-2026-11-30?utm_source=ics&utm_ medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e23fd5c1762721a6@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261201T150000Z DTEND:20261201T160000Z SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime for Ages 2-3 @ Adams Shore DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nAS Meeting Room\n Adams Shore Library\n519 Sea Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nJoin Miss Lori for Toddler Storytime at Adams Shore! This program for two- and three-year -olds and their caregivers introduces simple stories and concepts to young children. Songs\, rhymes\, fingerplays\, and felt board activities will b e used to reinforce concepts.\nThis program is made possible by the genero us sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Adams Shore Library\, 519 Sea Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quinc y URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/adams-shore-library/toddle r-storytime-for-ages-2-3-adams-shore-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium= referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f1802bd4112097e0@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261201T233000Z DTEND:20261202T003000Z SUMMARY:Art in the Evening for Ages 2 - 5 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nChildren's Room\nMa in Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nKids ages 2-5 and their grownups are invited to join us for a kid-friendly art project every first Tuesday. Grownups must be accompanied by a child!\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Cra ne Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get i nvolved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/art-in-the-ev ening-for-ages-2-5-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6905cb62e1e1388e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261202T150000Z DTEND:20261202T160000Z SUMMARY:ABC Storytime for Ages 3-5 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nChildren's Room \nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nIn this storyt ime series for preschoolers we will explore a different letter of the alph abet each time we meet. We’ll read stories\, sing songs and play games a ll centered around the letter of the day\, including our favorite game: My stery Bag!\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of t he Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about thei r work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library web page. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/abc-storytime -for-ages-3-5-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0a46c54122984e8a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261202T233000Z DTEND:20261203T003000Z SUMMARY:PJ Storytime for Ages 1-5 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 6:30—7:15 PM\nCommunity Meeting Room\nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nJoin us f or a monthly family pajama storytime for the whole family on the first Wed nesday of each month at 6:30 pm. This program is especially for children a ges 1-5 accompanied by an adult.\nThis program is made possible by the gen erous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To fi nd out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Frie nds of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/pj-storytime- for-ages-1-5-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8e188ca36b0f65d7@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261203T143000Z DTEND:20261203T153000Z SUMMARY:Rock-a-Bye Baby Storytime for Ages 4-11 months DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 9:30—10:15 AM\nCommunity Meeting Room\nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nAn introd uction to stories\, songs\, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises f or very young children\, ages 4-11 months\, accompanied by an adult.\nWe s uggest registration for this program series but registration is NOT requir ed.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Frie nds of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage.\n Registration not yet open\, but you can register online between 11/23/2026 9:00 AM and 12/17/2026 10:00 AM. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/rock-a-bye-ba by-storytime-for-ages-4-11-months-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=ref erral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ed56fd43755f2add@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261203T160000Z DTEND:20261203T170000Z SUMMARY:Mother Goose on the Loose for Ages 12-23 months REGISTRATION REQUIR ED DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 11:00—11:45 AM\nCommunity Meetin g Room\nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nA storyt ime for Rock-a-Bye Baby graduates\, ages 12-23 months\, who are mobile\; i ncludes stories\, songs\, fingerplays and creative movement for young chil dren accompanied by an adult.\nThis is a multi-week series that requires r egistration. Registration opens Monday\, September 14 at 9:00 AM and is li mited to Quincy residents. Children must be of age by the first day of the program to register.\nThe program takes place on the following dates:\nTh ursday\, December 3\nThursday\, December 10\nThursday\, December 17\nWe as k that families who register do their best to attend all sessions.  Ther e is no wait list for this program.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the F riends of the Library webpage.\nRegistration not yet open\, but you can re gister online between 11/23/2026 9:00 AM and 12/3/2026 9:00 PM. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/mother-goose- on-the-loose-for-ages-12-23-months-registration-required-2026-12-03?utm_so urce=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1ceee0f84c5c152b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261205T200000Z DTEND:20261205T210000Z SUMMARY:Preschool Discovery @ North Quincy for ages 3 - 5 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 5\, 2026 3:00—4:00 PM\nNorth Quincy\nNort h Quincy Library\n381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\nDrop by the No rth Quincy Library with your preschooler\, ages 3-5\, any time between 3 a nd 4 PM to do some fun simple science together.\n\nEach month we invite ca regivers and children to explore a new topic together through multiple sel f-directed science activities. Materials and instructions are provided to learn through play with experiments and activities that encourage both STE M and early literacy skills.\nThis program is made possible by the generou s sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find o ut more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:North Quincy Library\, 381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/north-quincy-library/presc hool-discovery-north-quincy-for-ages-3-5-2026-12-05?utm_source=ics&utm_med ium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69d8215b920955e8@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261207T150000Z DTEND:20261207T160000Z SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime for Ages 2-3 DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nChildren's Room\nM ain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nThis program for two- and three-year-olds and their caregivers introduces simple stories an d concepts to young children. Songs\, rhymes\, fingerplays\, and felt boar d activities will be used to reinforce concepts.\nThis program is made pos sible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Publi c Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\ , visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/toddler-story time-for-ages-2-3-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1a568e9bcb3d522a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261207T153000Z DTEND:20261207T163000Z SUMMARY:Monday Morning Stories for Ages 2-5 @ North Quincy DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 10:30—11:15 AM\nNQ Community Meeti ng Room\nNorth Quincy Library\n381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\nJ oin us at the North Quincy Library on Monday mornings for a fun storytime full of stories\, songs and more for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an a dult.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Fr iends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their wor k and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:North Quincy Library\, 381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/north-quincy-library/monda y-morning-stories-for-ages-2-5-north-quincy-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_ medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eaffae8361601c71@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261207T200000Z DTEND:20261207T210000Z SUMMARY:TEEN Hot Takes DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 3:00—4:00 PM\nTeen Space\nMain Lib rary\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nHot Takes is a space to share your hot takes on whatever you may have opinions about--the books yo u're reading\, shows you're watching\, music you find particularly great a nd/or terrible. Come be loud and have (respectful!) opinions while meeting new friends and eating hot snacks! This program is for students in grades 8-12 ONLY.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about the ir work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library we bpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/teen-hot-take s-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:403501a419920206@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261207T233000Z DTEND:20261208T003000Z SUMMARY:Dungeons and Dragons Ages 10-15 REGISTRATION REQUIRED DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 6:30—8:00 PM\nChildren's Room\nMai n Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nNew and experienced players are invited to join us for this introduction to D&D 5th edition g ame play. Take on the role of a fantasy hero in this Dungeons & Dragons ga me. We will meet for an hour and a half for to play this story. Please not e: There is no wait list for this program. Character sheets and dice are p rovided during the program.\n\nAges 10-15 ONLY.\n\nRegistration is require d for this program and is limited to Quincy residents only.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can ge t involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage.\nRegistration not y et open\, but you can register online between 12/1/2026 9:00 AM and 12/7/2 026 5:00 PM. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/dungeons-and- dragons-ages-10-15-registration-required-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_med ium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0088eb477c17b898@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261208T150000Z DTEND:20261208T160000Z SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime for Ages 2-3 @ Adams Shore DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nAS Meeting Room\n Adams Shore Library\n519 Sea Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nJoin Miss Lori for Toddler Storytime at Adams Shore! This program for two- and three-year -olds and their caregivers introduces simple stories and concepts to young children. Songs\, rhymes\, fingerplays\, and felt board activities will b e used to reinforce concepts.\nThis program is made possible by the genero us sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Adams Shore Library\, 519 Sea Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quinc y URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/adams-shore-library/toddle r-storytime-for-ages-2-3-adams-shore-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium= referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a344db3ed93e3c67@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261208T150000Z DTEND:20261208T160000Z SUMMARY:Mother Goose on the Loose for Ages 12-23 months REGISTRATION REQUIR ED DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nCommunity Meeting Room\nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nA storyti me for Rock-a-Bye Baby graduates\, ages 12-23 months\, who are mobile\; in cludes stories\, songs\, fingerplays and creative movement for young child ren accompanied by an adult.\nThis is a multi-week series that requires re gistration. Registration opens Monday\, September 14 at 9:00 AM and is lim ited to Quincy residents. Children must be of age by the first day of the program to register.\nThe program takes place on the following dates:\nTue sday\, December 8\nTuesday\, December 15\nWe ask that families who registe r do their best to attend all sessions.  There is no wait list for this program.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpa ge.\nRegistration not yet open\, but you can register online between 11/23 /2026 9:00 AM and 12/8/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/mother-goose- on-the-loose-for-ages-12-23-months-registration-required-2026-12-08?utm_so urce=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7d7da9bbd60d76ee@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261208T203000Z DTEND:20261208T213000Z SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Board (TAB) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 3:30—4:30 PM\nClassroom\nMain Lib rary\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nMake your voice heard at the library by joining the Teen Advisory Board! TAB is a volunteer organi zation that meets bimonthly to give Quincy teens a chance to discuss event s and services at the library\, give feedback\, and meet other teens. Love your library? Want to do some good? TAB may just be right for you.\nTAB a pplications are closed for the 2026-2027 school year.\nThis program is mad e possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get invo lved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/teen-advisory -board-tab-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f9b44b5cbe6a24e2@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261209T000000Z DTEND:20261209T010000Z SUMMARY:Night Owls Book Club for Grades 3 - 4 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nChildren's Room\nMa in Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nWe invite children in grades 3 and 4 to join us to discuss a chapter book or graphic novel o ne Tuesday each month at 7:00 pm. We’ll vote for upcoming titles at the end of each meeting.\nThis month we'll be reading Olive Oakes and the Haun ted Carousel! Copies of the book are available to check out in the Childre n's Room\, as an ebook here\, or as an audiobook here.\n\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Cra ne Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get i nvolved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/night-owls-bo ok-club-for-grades-3-4-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24ce9208c1512b5e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261209T150000Z DTEND:20261209T160000Z SUMMARY:ABC Storytime for Ages 3-5 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nChildren's Room \nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nIn this storyt ime series for preschoolers we will explore a different letter of the alph abet each time we meet. We’ll read stories\, sing songs and play games a ll centered around the letter of the day\, including our favorite game: My stery Bag!\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of t he Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about thei r work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library web page. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/abc-storytime -for-ages-3-5-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a9922c180bca3b9@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261209T200000Z DTEND:20261209T210000Z SUMMARY:Kids Crafternoon for Ages 6-9 @ North Quincy DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 3:00—4:00 PM\nNQ Dinegan Room\n North Quincy Library\n381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\nJoin us in the Dinegan Room on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 3-4pm for a fun afternoon of arts and crafts designed for kids ages 6-9 years old. \nThi s month we will be doing diamond art stickers!\nThis program is made possi ble by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. LOCATION:North Quincy Library\, 381 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/north-quincy-library/kids- crafternoon-for-ages-6-9-north-quincy-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium =referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bac2c54fca54ee04@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z DTSTART:20261209T200000Z DTEND:20261209T210000Z SUMMARY:Taste the World: Poland for Grades 3-7 REGISTRATION REQUIRED DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 3:00—4:00 PM\nChildren's Room\n Main Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nJoin us for some hang out time while we try some snacks from a different country! Each mon th we'll try something new and different.\nRegistration is required for th is event. Registration begins on the first day of the month and is limited to Quincy residents.\nThis program is made possible by the generous spons orship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library webpage.\nRegistration not yet open\, but you can register online between 12/1/2026 9:00 AM and 12/9/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/taste-the-wor ld-poland-for-grades-3-7-registration-required-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&u tm_medium=referral END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR