In this Issue
Library News
Events & Programs for Adults
Adult Literacy & ESOL
Resources
Events & News For Teens
In the Children's Room
January Staff Picks

Library of Things
Coming Soon in 2024

The Thomas Crane Public Library's Library of Things is a circulating collection of non-traditional materials that provide the opportunity to learn and grow by doing, seeing, and making. 

You can borrow ukuleles, a stand mixer, or even a power washer with your library card! Take our Things home to try before you buy, start projects you've been meaning to tackle, discover a new hobby or even host your own karaoke party.

Stay tuned as we develop our Library of Things collection!

Library News
New Year
'CLOSED
Monday, January 1

MLK Day
CLOSED
Monday, January 15

Staff Development
DELAYED OPENING
Thursday
January 25 at 1 PM

All Libraries CLOSED from 9 AM - 1 PM

While we are closed, visit our Online Library which is open 24/7 to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, and tv shows for free with your library card!

Have a safe holiday!

Winter Reading Challenges

Adult Winter Reading Challenge (Bingo)

January 2 - March 1, 2024

The Adult Winter Reading Challenge is open to Thomas Crane Public Library cardholders who are 18 years of age or older.

Whether you are an avid reader, or looking to up your reading hours this season, we have lots to inspire you. During the months of January and February, track your reading and complete "5 in a row" on the Adult Winter Reading bingo sheet to win a limited edition TCPL Winter Reading button pin!

Starting January 2nd, visit any of the Quincy Libraries to pick up your Winter Reading bingo sheet to get started!

Kids' Winter Reading Challenge (Read-And-Bead)

January 2 - February 29, 2024

Join us for our Kids' Winter Reading Challenge in January and February! This reading challenge is open to Thomas Crane Public Library cardholders who are between the ages of 0 - 13 years and their families. Everyone will receive a special reading chart of winter characters to track their reading. Whether you're doing the reading or being read to, all reading counts!

Come into any of the Quincy library locations to sign up and come back to get your reading signed off and collect beads or stickers! How many can you collect by February 29?

Participants aged 0 - 5 years will earn special winter-themed stickers for every 15 minutes of reading. These can be added to their very own set of mitten reading challenge cards!

Participants aged 5 - 13 years are invited to join our read-and-bead program, tracking every 15 minutes of reading with a bead of their choice, to create a brag tag full to celebrate their winter of reading. The more you read, the fancier beads you can earn and trade up to, building up to the coveted 24-hour winter charm!

Bundle Up with a Good Book!

January & February 2024

In case you didn't get a chance to sign up in December, you can still sign up for the Library’s “Bundle Up with a Good Book” program until February 2024! With this convenient service, simply fill out this quick form with your reading preferences, and our library experts will curate a tailored list of three cozy book recommendations just for you. You can pick up your book bundle starting January 2, 2024 to kick off the New Year!

Please allow at least 24 hours for your bundle to be curated. Pickups for the book bundle will run from January to the end of February. Signups start in December and continue into February.

This service is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.

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