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DTSTART:20261112T150000Z
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SUMMARY:English "Walk and Talk" Time! (outdoors)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 10:00—11:30 AM\nOlmsted Lawn\nM
 ain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nAre you intereste
 d in:\npracticing your English conversation skills?\nlearning about Quincy
  Center?\nmeeting new people from other cultures?\nPlease join us for Walk
  and Talk! Led by 2 volunteer teachers\, the walks start at the Main Libra
 ry and follow different routes around Quincy Center (a maximum distance of
  2 miles\, walked at a slow pace). The walks are a great opportunity for E
 nglish Language Learners to meet new people\, enjoy casual conversation an
 d learn about the many interesting places in Quincy Center! Longtime Quinc
 y community members who are interested in meeting people from other cultur
 es are very welcome to join\, as well.\nMeet in front of the library (on W
 ashington Street) at 10:00 AM. The group leaves the library at 10:15 AM so
  be sure to arrive by then!\nOther information:\nThis is a drop-in event. 
 Registration is not required.\nOn cold or rainy days\, the group meets ins
 ide in a meeting room on Floor 2.\nChildren are also welcome\, but must be
  supervised by a caregiver at all times.\nWear comfortable shoes!\nQuestio
 ns? Please email esol@tcplquincy.org.\nHope to see you at Walk and Talk!\n
 This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends o
 f the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and h
 ow 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/english-walk-
 and-talk-time-outdoors-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z
DTSTART:20261114T143000Z
DTEND:20261114T153000Z
SUMMARY:MA Health Connector / MassHealth & Medicare Open Enrollment Clinic 
 [REGISTER]
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 9:30 AM—12:30 PM\nCommunity Mee
 ting Room\nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nJoin 
 Manet Community Health and Enhance Asian Community on Health Inc. (EACH) a
 t the Main Library for assistance with signing up for health insurance dur
 ing the\nMA Health Connector Open Enrollment period: October 23\, 2026 - J
 anuary 23\, 2027\nMedicare Open Enrollment period: October 15 - December 7
 \, 2026\nMedicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period: January 1-March 31\, 2
 027\nManet Certified Health Insurance Navigators can assist anyone under 6
 5 needing support with MA Health Connector or MassHealth. EACH SHINE Couns
 elors can support anyone needing assistance with Medicare (65+ years old o
 r disabled adults). Individuals may also be eligible to enroll outside of 
 these periods due to qualifying life events. Talk to a Navigator or Counse
 lor to determine if you’re eligible.\nLight refreshments such as coffee 
 and tea will be available.\nSIGN UP FOR A 1-HOUR APPOINTMENT:\n\nWhat to B
 ring:\nProof of Income: Two pay stubs for each job or letter from Unemploy
 ment. If self-employed: most recent tax forms\, including Schedule C\, Pro
 of of Rental Income\, Proof of Child Support or Alimony.\nProof of Identit
 y: Driver's License\, Massachusetts ID\, Military ID\, School ID\, Adoptio
 n Papers\nProof of Home Address or Mailing Address (if applicable)\nProof 
 of Immigration Status: Birth Certificate\, Passport\, Certificate of Natur
 alization or Green Card\nSocial Security Number for Everyone Applying (if 
 you have one)\nCan’t make it that day? \nThere will be a Medicare 101 w
 orkshop 紅藍卡入門講座 – Medicare 基本介紹及 2027 年最新
 資訊 (in Mandarin) with BCNC on Thursday\, November 19\, 2026. \nThere 
 will also be more appointments for MA Health Connector / MassHealth / Medi
 care Open Enrollment Clinic on Saturday\, January 9\, 2027.\nManet Communi
 ty Health offers a full range of programs and services to help patients ac
 hieve optimal health\, including primary care for all ages\, integrated me
 ntal health and substance use treatment and recovery services\, disease ma
 nagement\, nutrition services\, health insurance assistance\, specialty re
 ferrals\, connection to social services/community resources and more. Mane
 t welcomes new patients to its four Quincy locations (Houghs Neck\, Manet 
 at Father Bill’s\, North Quincy and Snug Harbor) as well as sites in Att
 leboro\, Hull and Taunton. Learn more about Manet at www.manetchc.org\nEnh
 ance Asian Community on Health (EACH) is a non-profit organization dedicat
 ed to improving the health of Asian communities and other populations by p
 roviding information and support regarding health care and wellness servic
 es. EACH collaborates with health care providers\, insurance companies\, g
 overnment agencies\, and other relevant organizations to fulfill its missi
 on and objectives. Services are provided in Chinese\, English\, and other 
 Asian languages and dialects. Learn more about EACH at www.each4asian.org\
 n亚裔康泰福利会（EACH）是一家非盈利组织，致力于通过
 提供有关医疗保健选择和健康服务的信息与支持，改善
 压抑社区及其他群体的健康状况。EACH组织与医疗保健服
 务提供者、保险机构、政府机构及其他相关组织合作，
 共同实现其使命与目标。该会提供中文、英文及其他亚
 洲语言和方言的服务。\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/ma-health-con
 nector-masshealth-and-medicare-open-enrollment-clinic-register-2026-11-14?
 utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTART:20261119T150000Z
DTEND:20261119T160000Z
SUMMARY:English "Walk and Talk" Time! (outdoors)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 10:00—11:30 AM\nOlmsted Lawn\nM
 ain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nAre you intereste
 d in:\npracticing your English conversation skills?\nlearning about Quincy
  Center?\nmeeting new people from other cultures?\nPlease join us for Walk
  and Talk! Led by 2 volunteer teachers\, the walks start at the Main Libra
 ry and follow different routes around Quincy Center (a maximum distance of
  2 miles\, walked at a slow pace). The walks are a great opportunity for E
 nglish Language Learners to meet new people\, enjoy casual conversation an
 d learn about the many interesting places in Quincy Center! Longtime Quinc
 y community members who are interested in meeting people from other cultur
 es are very welcome to join\, as well.\nMeet in front of the library (on W
 ashington Street) at 10:00 AM. The group leaves the library at 10:15 AM so
  be sure to arrive by then!\nOther information:\nThis is a drop-in event. 
 Registration is not required.\nOn cold or rainy days\, the group meets ins
 ide in a meeting room on Floor 2.\nChildren are also welcome\, but must be
  supervised by a caregiver at all times.\nWear comfortable shoes!\nQuestio
 ns? Please email esol@tcplquincy.org.\nHope to see you at Walk and Talk!\n
 This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends o
 f the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and h
 ow 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/english-walk-
 and-talk-time-outdoors-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTART:20261120T160000Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Beginnings for newborns & pre-walking infants - REGISTRATIO
 N REQUIRED
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 20\, 2026 11:00—11:45 AM\nChildren's Room\n
 Main Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nA welcoming spac
 e for parents and caregivers of newborns and pre-walking babies to connect
 \, share experiences\, and build community. Each gathering includes a brie
 f grounding practice and guided conversation around shared experiences\, w
 ith space for open discussion in a supportive\, judgment-free environment.
  Simple stress management tools will also be shared to support your well-b
 eing.\nRegistration Required. This event is for the parents and caregivers
  of newborn and pre-walking babies only. Registration is for this date onl
 y. Please register for each date separately.\nThis program is funded by th
 e Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant awarded to the 
 Quincy Braintree Family Network by the Department of Early Education and C
 are. The Quincy Braintree Family Network is a program of Quincy Community 
 Action Programs\, Inc.\nRegister online between 11/2/2026 9:00 AM and 11/2
 0/2026 9:00 AM.
LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy
URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/mindful-begin
 nings-for-newborns-and-pre-walking-infants-registration-required-2026-11-2
 0?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTART:20261202T000000Z
DTEND:20261202T010000Z
SUMMARY:I Didn't Ask for This AI! How to Remove AI From Your Devices (Onlin
 e)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nOnline\nJoin the Li
 brary Freedom Project in this guided tour of turning AI off on your person
 al device(s). Ever wondered why tech companies are so eager to integrate A
 I into everything? In this talk\, we’ll break down the reasons behind th
 e AI push and how it’s reshaping the tech landscape. We’ll also cover 
 how you can take control—whether it’s removing AI from your operating 
 system\, fine-tuning search engines\, or disabling AI features on your fav
 orite apps and websites. And of course\, we’ll tackle the big question: 
 Is AI actually useful\, or is it all just hype? Let’s separate fact from
  fiction and explore what AI really means for our digital lives. Bring you
 r questions! \nPlease note: this is a virtual program that will take plac
 e via Zoom. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via
  email. This program will be recorded and will be available for viewing fo
 r two weeks. All registrants will receive the recording and informational 
 handouts via email within 48 hours of the program. Register directly on Z
 oom HERE.\nSpeaker Bio:\nKimberly Springer thinks\, is curious\, and creat
 es in the spaces of privacy\, fighting the surveillance state\, Black femi
 nist praxis\, digital culture\, social movements\, and media. Her current 
 research looks at how "bad metrics" are shaping our collective perceptions
  of reality online and IRL. She serves as Library Freedom Project's Operat
 ions and Programmatic Director in charge of stewarding LFP's records and a
 rchives\, and aligning their training and programs with the LFP's vision f
 or information democracy. She has written/edited these books: Living for t
 he Revolution\, Black Feminist Organizations\, 1968-1980\; Still Lifting\
 , Still Climbing: African-American Women’s Contemporary Activism\; Stori
 es of Oprah: the Oprahfication of American Culture and written articles fo
 r PopMatters\, The Atlantic\, Activist History Review\, and Viewpoint Maga
 zine.\nLibrary Freedom Project is a network of values-driven librarians wo
 rking together to build information democracy. \nThis program is made pos
 sible buy the Ashland Public Library and sponsored by the Friends of the A
 shland Public Library.
LOCATION:Quincy
URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/events/i-didnt-ask-for-thi
 s-ai-how-to-remove-ai-from-your-devices-online-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&u
 tm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z
DTSTART:20261202T153000Z
DTEND:20261202T163000Z
SUMMARY:50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: Interview Strategies (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 10:30 AM—12:30 PM\nOnline\nThe 
 Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd
  Wednesdays of the month\, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Informal networking 
 takes place from 10 AM to 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM. If you are un
 employed and actively looking\, underemployed\, seeking a new career direc
 tion\, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap\, or recentl
 y retired and looking for your "Encore Career\," this networking group pro
 gram is perfect for you! Remember\, 85% of jobs are found through networki
 ng!\nJoin us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe a
 nd comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and d
 eveloping skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each me
 eting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactiv
 e workshop on topics relevant to career transition\, guest speakers\, acce
 ss to hiring managers\, small group breakout rooms to network\, and 1-on-1
  coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers
  the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.\nEach b
 iweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope\, MBA\, PCIC\, an experienc
 ed executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive\, inv
 estment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching ov
 er 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executiv
 e Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has b
 een trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment to
 ols. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.
  \nThis week's topic (December 2) is Interview Strategies. Register direc
 tly on Zoom. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registr
 ants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.\
 nACCESSIBILITY NOTE: The Tewksbury Public Library does not discriminate on
  the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modifi
 cation to participate in our events\, services or documentation. Contact D
 irector Diane Giarrusso at 978-640-4490 or dgiarrusso@tewksbury-ma.gov at 
 least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification\, or at any ti
 me you need accessible documents.\nThis group is sponsored by many Massach
 usetts public libraries.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sp
 onsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out m
 ore about their work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of t
 he Library webpage.
LOCATION:Quincy
URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/events/50-job-seekers-netw
 orking-group-interview-strategies-online-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_med
 ium=referral
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DTSTART:20261203T230000Z
DTEND:20261204T000000Z
SUMMARY:Performing Arts Circle
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 6:00—8:00 PM\nRichardson Buildin
 g\nRichardson Building\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nDrop b
 y for the art\, stay for the community! All are welcome to a positive\, we
 lcoming\, resource-providing\, perspective-expanding\, artistic environmen
 t\, where musicians\, poets\, actors\, and other storytellers communicate 
 across artforms! Beginners or experts are equally invited. Spectators are 
 also welcome\, as well as creative discussion. \nBring your guitar\, brin
 g your poems\, bring your props! Let us share and discover how we all uniq
 uely 'see\,' in a low-pressure setting- where the goal is of course\, to h
 ave fun and enjoy each other's company! We will have two djembe drums and 
 1 tambourine available.\nJoin us for:\nSing-a-longs\n\nKnowledge\, Tips\, 
 Resource sharing\n\nConversation\, Community\, Fun Games\nShow & Tell\nThi
 s is a monthly\, recurring Performing Arts Support Group with a voluntary 
 show & tell portion. Sessions are held every 1st Thursday of the month fro
 m 6 - 8 PM. All are welcome! \nThis fall\, join us in our cozy\, historic
  Richardson Building.\nUpcoming 2026 sessions:\nSeptember 3 - Community Me
 eting Room\nOctober 1 - Richardson Building\nNovember 5 - Richardson Build
 ing\nDecember 3 - Richardson Building\nUpcoming 2027 sessions:\nJanuary 14
 * (2nd Thursday) - Community Meeting Room\nFebruary 4 - Community Meeting 
 Room\nMarch 4 - Community Meeting Room\nThis program is made possible by t
 he 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 th
 e Friends of the Library webpage.
LOCATION:Richardson Building\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\,
  Quincy
URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/richardson-building/perfor
 ming-arts-circle-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTART:20261204T160000Z
DTEND:20261204T170000Z
SUMMARY:Mindful Beginnings for newborns & pre-walking infants - REGISTRATIO
 N REQUIRED
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 4\, 2026 11:00—11:45 AM\nCommunity Meeting 
 Room\nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nA welcomin
 g space for parents and caregivers of newborns and pre-walking babies to c
 onnect\, share experiences\, and build community. Each gathering includes 
 a brief grounding practice and guided conversation around shared experienc
 es\, with space for open discussion in a supportive\, judgment-free enviro
 nment. Simple stress management tools will also be shared to support your 
 well-being.\nRegistration Required. This event is for the parents and care
 givers of newborn and pre-walking babies only. Registration is for this da
 te only. Please register for each date separately.\nThis program is funded
  by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant awarded t
 o the Quincy Braintree Family Network by the Department of Early Education
  and Care. The Quincy Braintree Family Network is a program of Quincy Comm
 unity Action Programs\, Inc.\nRegistration not yet open\, but you can regi
 ster online between 12/1/2026 9:00 AM and 12/4/2026 9:00 AM.
LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy
URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/mindful-begin
 nings-for-newborns-and-pre-walking-infants-registration-required-2026-12-0
 4?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052511Z
DTSTART:20261210T000000Z
DTEND:20261210T010000Z
SUMMARY:Sound Bath Journey
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nCommunity Meeting
  Room\nMain Library\n40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\nAs the we
 ather gets colder and darker\, enjoy an evening of relaxing and rejuvenati
 ng sounds led by Mia Olson. Mia will guide us through some simple techniqu
 es to help open the body and mind\, allowing the healing sound vibrations 
 to sooth the body and soul\, cultivating a sense of peace and wellbeing. T
 he journey will include instruments that are based on the healing frequenc
 y of 432Hz\, including singing bowls\, chimes\, flute\, and pan drum.\nPle
 ase wear comfortable clothing and bring anything that you may need to feel
  comfortable lying down. (Yoga mat\, blanket\, pillow\, water\, etc.) Chai
 rs will be provided if you prefer to sit on a chair.\n\nMia is a professio
 nal yogi and musician\, specializing in divinely inspired healing frequenc
 ies to relax and rejuvenate mind\, body\, and soul. She is the author of M
 usicians Yoga (Berklee Press\, 2009)\, the creator of Yoga for Musicians\,
  a retired Berklee College of Music Professor of 25 years\, and an interna
 tionally acclaimed flutist. For more information\, please visit www.miamar
 ieolson.com.\nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of
  the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about th
 eir work and how you can get involved\, visit the Friends of the Library w
 ebpage.
LOCATION:Main Library\, 40 Washington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, Quincy
URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/quincy/main-library/sound-bath-jo
 urney-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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