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Join us live online for a storytime full of the very newest picture books at the library. We have loads and loads of new books, and Miss June wants to share some of her favorites with you.
Join us live online for preschool storytime. Longer, more complex stories form the basis for this program. Participation plays a big part as children now have the language and confidence to join in on refrains and songs. Poems, songs, felt boards and action rhymes round out the programs.
This program is for children ages 3-5. No registration is required.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday afternoon Intermediate English Class meets using Zoom. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday evening Pronunciation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- study and practice the 44 sounds of the English language, with a focus on more challenging sounds and sound pairs.
- practice using correct stress, tone and rhythm in their speaking.
- learn techniques that can be used to practice at home and continue improving pronunciation.
Looking to relax from the stresses of school? Join us for our monthly Kahoot Trivia Night, when we test not only your skills but also your reflexes in this fast-paced quiz bowl. All participants will need two devices to participate.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Join us live online. 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 be used to reinforce concepts.
Join Debbie Lyn Toomey, RN, coordinator of the Tufts Medical Center’s Injury Prevention Program, for this engaging and valuable program continuing on the second and fourth Tuesdays in January and February. On January 26, Nurse Debbie will be joined by special guest Katy Kowalsky, the Injury Prevention Coordinator at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. Katy will talk about ThinkFirst. ThinkFirst's mission is to prevent brain, spinal cord, and other traumatic injuries through education, research, and advocacy.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend any of all of the sessions in this multi-part program that teaches and empowers aging adults and those who care for them with skills and ideas that decrease falls and increase independence. This evidence-informed program will discuss practical and proven exercises that promote a health and well-being. Each 60-minute session will build upon the previous one(s) to deepen your aging strong experience, but you can attend any or all, depending upon your availability. They will be recorded for later viewing and sharing and made available on the library's YouTube channel.
Please join us on Zoom (meeting ID: 874 7134 0892). We recommend using the free Zoom app. You can call (646) 558-8656 and use the same meeting ID to listen to the audio. You may also view the program live on our YouTube channel and on our Facebook page. If you're new to Zoom, we recommend you install it and try it out beforehand (more than a few minutes before the program). If you're having trouble with it, ask us for help during our Help Desk hours.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Tuesday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
New and experienced 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 three week series of Dungeons & Dragons games. We will meet once a week for an hour and a half for three weeks to play this story. This session will run on 1/12, 1/19 and 1/26. Please note: There is no wait list for this program, but we will be running more campaigns in the coming months.
Campaign details: For January we will be returning to the world of Ravnica. Explore the vast city and discover what secrets lie hidden in forgotten buildings. The ten guilds that rule Ravnica each have their own aims and ambitions. Which guild will you choose and whose goals will you follow - yours, or theirs? We will be continuing from December's adventure with a new chapter. New players are welcome! We will be tackling a different challenge that will allow new players to join the party and players from December to pick up where we left off or make a new character to try something different.
Registration is required for this program.
Click here to register beginning at 9:00 a.m. Monday, January 4.
Players will need to create a free account on Roll20.net and be able to join a Zoom meeting for voice chat. Character sheets and a tutorial on how to use Roll20 as a player will be provided in the first session! A link to the Zoom chat and invite to the Roll20 campaign will be emailed to registered players before the first session. This program will not be livestreamed to Youtube or Facebook.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Real Talk is a youth-led forum for discussing the issues that are most important to teens. We meet twice a month from 3-5 p.m. online. All meetings are planned, promoted, and executed by our teen leaders.
AAAh Slow Down.
Rest, Relax and Unwind with Restorative Yoga and Peaceful Sleep Yoga Nidra in this six-week series starting Tuesday, January 12 and continuing every Tuesday evening through February 16.
This series will be led by Quincy's own Christine, the founder of Sea.Cret Garden, who had the following to share about what she will lead:
"Restorative Yoga restores the body to its parasympathetic nervous system function, which, in turn, helps the body rest, heal, and restore balance. By allowing time for longer asanas (postures or poses) and deeper breathing, restorative yoga helps elicit the relaxation response. A restorative yoga sequence typically involves only five or six poses, supported by props pillows blanket, blocks, or bolsters that allow you to completely relax and rest. Held for five minutes or more, restorative poses include light twists, seated forward folds, and gentle back bends. Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, like the "going-to-sleep" stage, induced by a guided meditation. There is evidence that yoga nidra helps relieve stress."
Christine has 30 years in the healing arts, with experience and continuing education in the related fields of skincare, massage, herbal-ism, yoga, and plant spirit medicine. Christine was certified as a Yoga Instructor by the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, MA in 1999. She teaches gentle, beginner, and intermediate Kripalu Yoga, a form of Hatha Yoga that incorporates breath work, meditation, and physical postures to quiet the mind. She has continued her training to offer Prenatal, Children’s, Partner Yoga, Yin Yoga, Five Element Yoga, 12 Step Yoga and Recovery, and Yoga Nidra.
Please join us on Zoom (meeting ID: 818 7608 1966). We recommend using the free Zoom app. You can call (646) 558-8656 and use the same meeting ID to listen to the audio. You may also view the program live on our YouTube channel and on our Facebook page. If you're new to Zoom, we recommend you install it and try it out beforehand (more than a few minutes before the program). If you're having trouble with it, ask us for help during our Help Desk hours.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday Citizenship Class meets using Google Meet. The library's 12-week citizenship class helps students prepare and practice for the naturalization interview. The class curriculum covers all parts of the test: civics and English (oral, reading and writing). At the end of the class, students have the opportunity to participate in a mock (practice) interview with teacher.
Join Miss June live online for a weekly storytime exploring different letters of the alphabet!
We'll have a special letter each storytime to learn and celebrate with stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.
This storytime is for pre-schoolers, but toddlers can certainly join to become more familiar with the ABC's.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday morning Advanced English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss articles related to current events and timely topics of interest,
- have the opportunity to practice prounciation,
- gain a better understanding of more sophisticated vocabulary,
- and converse in English on a wide variety of topics.
An evening pajama storytime for the whole family.
Join us live online for a family pajama storytime for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult. We will read stories, sing songs, recite rhymes, and more.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening Vocabulary Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- build vocabulary skills through the study of English word parts: prefixes, root words and suffixes.
- practice creating sentences and word families using the most common word parts.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening High-Beginner English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
New and experienced 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 monthly Dungeons & Dragons game. We will meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month for an hour and a half. Please note: There is no wait list for this program, but we will be running more campaigns in the coming months.
Campaign details: This month we are continuing the campaign from last month and travelling to the world of Theros, a setting inspired by Greek and Roman mythology. Players will be heroes acting out their own myths of daring deeds and dangerous tasks. Pick your patron from the Theros pantheon and prepare for a challenge!
Registration is required for this program. Players will need to create a free account on Roll20.net and be able to join a Zoom meeting for voice chat. Character sheets and a tutorial on how to use Roll20 as a player will be provided in the first session! A link to the Zoom chat and invite to the Roll20 campaign will be emailed to registered players before the first session. This program will not be livestreamed to Youtube or Facebook.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Join us live online for this storytime for ages 12-36 months that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and creative movement for young children accompanied by an adult.
Please have some wooden spoons from the kitchen, a light scarf, a water bottle filled with rice or macaroni, and bells or shaker handy to use during our program today.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Thursday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Are you interested in volunteering? If the answer to those questions are yes, think then TAB is for you! This volunteer opportunity lets you help direct teen services at the library. Be the change you want to see and join TAB today!
Join TCPL librarians as they discuss the books they loved best in 2020 in this YouTube video premiere. Watch with our catalog open and get ready to place your holds!
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Friday evening Conversation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss news articles on various topics.
- practice listening comprehension by listening to the audio versions of articles prior to reading.
This program is recommended for ages 3+.
New and experienced 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 three week series of Dungeons & Dragons games. We will meet once a week for an hour and a half for three weeks to play this story. This session will run on 2/9, 2/16 and 2/23. Please note: There is no wait list for this program, but we will be running more campaigns in the coming months.
Campaign details: TBA
Registration is required for this program.
Click here to register beginning at 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 1st
Players will need to create a free account on Roll20.net and be able to join a Zoom meeting for voice chat. Character sheets and a tutorial on how to use Roll20 as a player will be provided in the first session! A link to the Zoom chat and invite to the Roll20 campaign will be emailed to registered players before the first session. This program will not be livestreamed to Youtube or Facebook.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Join us live online for preschool storytime. Longer, more complex stories form the basis for this program. Participation plays a big part as children now have the language and confidence to join in on refrains and songs. Poems, songs, felt boards and action rhymes round out the programs.
This program is for children ages 3-5. No registration is required.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday afternoon Intermediate English Class meets using Zoom. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday evening Pronunciation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- study and practice the 44 sounds of the English language, with a focus on more challenging sounds and sound pairs.
- practice using correct stress, tone and rhythm in their speaking.
- learn techniques that can be used to practice at home and continue improving pronunciation.
Join us live online. 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 be used to reinforce concepts.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Tuesday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
AAAh Slow Down.
Rest, Relax and Unwind with Restorative Yoga and Peaceful Sleep Yoga Nidra in this six week series starting Tuesday, January 12 and continuing every Tuesday evening February 16.
This series will be led by Quincy's own Christine, the founder of Sea.Cret Garden, who had the following to share about what she will lead:
"Restorative Yoga restores the body to its parasympathetic nervous system function, which, in turn, helps the body rest, heal, and restore balance. By allowing time for longer asanas (postures or poses) and deeper breathing, restorative yoga helps elicit the relaxation response. A restorative yoga sequence typically involves only five or six poses, supported by props pillows blanket ,blocks or bolsters that allow you to completely relax and rest. Held for 5 minutes or more, restorative poses include light twists, seated forward folds, and gentle back bends. Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, like the "going-to-sleep" stage, induced by a guided meditation. There is evidence that yoga nidra helps relieve stress."
Christine has 30 years in the healing arts, with experience and continuing education in the related fields of skincare, massage, herbal-ism, yoga, and plant spirit medicine. Christine was certified as a Yoga Instructor by the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, MA in 1999. She teaches gentle, beginner, and intermediate Kripalu Yoga, a form of Hatha Yoga that incorporates breath work, meditation, and physical postures to quiet the mind. She has continued her training to offer Prenatal, Children’s, Partner Yoga , Yin Yoga, Five Element Yoga, 12 Step Yoga and Recovery, and Yoga Nidra.
Please join us on Zoom (meeting ID: 818 7608 1966). We recommend using the free Zoom app. You can call (646) 558-8656 and use the same meeting ID to listen to the audio. You may also view the program live on our YouTube channel and on our Facebook page. If you're new to Zoom, we recommend you install it and try it out beforehand (more than a few minutes before the program). If you're having trouble with it, ask us for help during our Help Desk hours.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday Citizenship Class meets using Google Meet. The library's 12-week citizenship class helps students prepare and practice for the naturalization interview. The class curriculum covers all parts of the test: civics and English (oral, reading and writing). At the end of the class, students have the opportunity to participate in a mock (practice) interview with teacher.
Join Miss June live online for a weekly storytime exploring different letters of the alphabet!
We'll have a special letter each storytime to learn and celebrate with stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.
This storytime is for pre-schoolers, but toddlers can certainly join to become more familiar with the ABC's.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday morning Advanced English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss articles related to current events and timely topics of interest,
- have the opportunity to practice prounciation,
- gain a better understanding of more sophisticated vocabulary,
- and converse in English on a wide variety of topics.
An evening pajama storytime for the whole family.
Join us live online for a family pajama storytime for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult. We will read stories, sing songs, recite rhymes, and more.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening Vocabulary Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- build vocabulary skills through the study of English word parts: prefixes, root words and suffixes.
- practice creating sentences and word families using the most common word parts.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening High-Beginner English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
This last spring Quincy teens spoke up about their experiences with racism and we listened. Be The Bridge Youth is a teen led forum designed to facilitate truth-telling, justice-work and community building. This 6-week program is designed to empower teens with an anti-racist skillset that will allow them to be active and engaged in their communities, focusing on the concepts of bridge-building and empowerment with the goal of reconcilitiation.
This program is registration only so if you re interested in participating please email me at kdarcy@ocln.org.
Join us live online for this storytime for ages 12-36 months that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and creative movement for young children accompanied by an adult.
Please have some wooden spoons from the kitchen, a light scarf, a water bottle filled with rice or macaroni, and bells or shaker handy to use during our program today.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Thursday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Sing and dance with Rubi Lichauco live online! Join us online here!
Rubi brings her popular preschool program to us virtually, so put on your favorite dancing shoes, clear some floor space, and join us for this lively mix of music and movement.
Please have a stuffed animal, scarf, something to drum on (a pot, a bowl, a box, etc.) and wooden spoons or silverware for drumsticks handy to use during our program today.
This program is especially good for children ages 0-4, but anyone who needs a dance break will have a lot of fun.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Friday evening Conversation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss news articles on various topics.
- practice listening comprehension by listening to the audio versions of articles prior to reading.
Join us live online for preschool storytime. Longer, more complex stories form the basis for this program. Participation plays a big part as children now have the language and confidence to join in on refrains and songs. Poems, songs, felt boards and action rhymes round out the programs.
This program is for children ages 3-5. No registration is required.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday afternoon Intermediate English Class meets using Zoom. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday evening Pronunciation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- study and practice the 44 sounds of the English language, with a focus on more challenging sounds and sound pairs.
- practice using correct stress, tone and rhythm in their speaking.
- learn techniques that can be used to practice at home and continue improving pronunciation.
Join us live online. 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 be used to reinforce concepts.
Join Debbie Lyn Toomey, RN, coordinator of the Tufts Medical Center’s Injury Prevention Program, for this engaging and valuable program continuing on the second and fourth Tuesdays in January and February.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend any of all of the sessions in this multi-part program that teaches and empowers aging adults and those who care for them with skills and ideas that decrease falls and increase independence. This evidence-informed program will discuss practical and proven exercises that promote a health and well-being. Each 60-minute session will build upon the previous one(s) to deepen your aging strong experience, but you can attend any or all, depending upon your availability. They will be recorded for later viewing and sharing and made available on the library's YouTube channel.
Please join us on Zoom (meeting ID: 874 7134 0892). We recommend using the free Zoom app. You can call (646) 558-8656 and use the same meeting ID to listen to the audio. You may also view the program live on our YouTube channel and on our Facebook page. If you're new to Zoom, we recommend you install it and try it out beforehand (more than a few minutes before the program). If you're having trouble with it, ask us for help during our Help Desk hours.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Tuesday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
New and experienced 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 three week series of Dungeons & Dragons games. We will meet once a week for an hour and a half for three weeks to play this story. This session will run on 2/9, 2/16 and 2/23. Please note: There is no wait list for this program, but we will be running more campaigns in the coming months.
Campaign details: TBA
Registration is required for this program.
Click the link below to register beginning at 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 1st.
Players will need to create a free account on Roll20.net and be able to join a Zoom meeting for voice chat. Character sheets and a tutorial on how to use Roll20 as a player will be provided in the first session! A link to the Zoom chat and invite to the Roll20 campaign will be emailed to registered players before the first session. This program will not be livestreamed to Youtube or Facebook.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
AAAh Slow Down.
Rest, Relax and Unwind with Restorative Yoga and Peaceful Sleep Yoga Nidra in this six week series starting Tuesday, January 12 and continuing every Tuesday evening February 16.
This series will be led by Quincy's own Christine, the founder of Sea.Cret Garden, who had the following to share about what she will lead:
"Restorative Yoga restores the body to its parasympathetic nervous system function, which, in turn, helps the body rest, heal, and restore balance. By allowing time for longer asanas (postures or poses) and deeper breathing, restorative yoga helps elicit the relaxation response. A restorative yoga sequence typically involves only five or six poses, supported by props pillows blanket ,blocks or bolsters that allow you to completely relax and rest. Held for 5 minutes or more, restorative poses include light twists, seated forward folds, and gentle back bends. Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, like the "going-to-sleep" stage, induced by a guided meditation. There is evidence that yoga nidra helps relieve stress."
Christine has 30 years in the healing arts, with experience and continuing education in the related fields of skincare, massage, herbal-ism, yoga, and plant spirit medicine. Christine was certified as a Yoga Instructor by the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, MA in 1999. She teaches gentle, beginner, and intermediate Kripalu Yoga, a form of Hatha Yoga that incorporates breath work, meditation, and physical postures to quiet the mind. She has continued her training to offer Prenatal, Children’s, Partner Yoga , Yin Yoga, Five Element Yoga, 12 Step Yoga and Recovery, and Yoga Nidra.
Please join us on Zoom (meeting ID: 818 7608 1966). We recommend using the free Zoom app. You can call (646) 558-8656 and use the same meeting ID to listen to the audio. You may also view the program live on our YouTube channel and on our Facebook page. If you're new to Zoom, we recommend you install it and try it out beforehand (more than a few minutes before the program). If you're having trouble with it, ask us for help during our Help Desk hours.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday Citizenship Class meets using Google Meet. The library's 12-week citizenship class helps students prepare and practice for the naturalization interview. The class curriculum covers all parts of the test: civics and English (oral, reading and writing). At the end of the class, students have the opportunity to participate in a mock (practice) interview with teacher.
Join Miss June live online for a weekly storytime exploring different letters of the alphabet!
We'll have a special letter each storytime to learn and celebrate with stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.
This storytime is for pre-schoolers, but toddlers can certainly join to become more familiar with the ABC's.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday morning Advanced English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss articles related to current events and timely topics of interest,
- have the opportunity to practice prounciation,
- gain a better understanding of more sophisticated vocabulary,
- and converse in English on a wide variety of topics.
An evening pajama storytime for the whole family.
Join us live online for a family pajama storytime for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult. We will read stories, sing songs, recite rhymes, and more.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening Vocabulary Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- build vocabulary skills through the study of English word parts: prefixes, root words and suffixes.
- practice creating sentences and word families using the most common word parts.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening High-Beginner English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Join us live online for this storytime for ages 12-36 months that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and creative movement for young children accompanied by an adult.
Please have some wooden spoons from the kitchen, a light scarf, a water bottle filled with rice or macaroni, and bells or shaker handy to use during our program today.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Thursday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Want to liven up your winter walks? Come discover the tracks of our local mammals and learn to identify which mammals leave which types of tracks. In addition to learning our local mammal tracks we'll also discover their other "signs", such as fur traces, scat and scratch marks. Following an animal's tracks can teach us a lot about who lives in our woods and their behavior.
Millions of Americans have lost confidence in our political and economic system. With the characteristic clarity and passion that has made him a central civil voice, Robert B. Reich shows how wealth and power have interacted to install an elite oligarchy, eviscerate the middle class and undermine democracy. Join us for an engaging conversation with Mr. Reich on his latest book, The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It. Christopher Lydon, host of the original podcast, Open Source, heard in Boston on WBUR, will moderate.
Space is limited, please register here. Login information will be sent the day of the event.
If you'd like to borrow The System from the library, please reserve it from our online catalog.
Sing and dance with Rubi Lichauco live online! Join us online here!
Rubi brings her popular preschool program to us virtually, so put on your favorite dancing shoes, clear some floor space, and join us for this lively mix of music and movement.
Please have a stuffed animal, scarf, something to drum on (a pot, a bowl, a box, etc.) and wooden spoons or silverware for drumsticks handy to use during our program today.
This program is especially good for children ages 0-4, but anyone who needs a dance break will have a lot of fun.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Friday evening Conversation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss news articles on various topics.
- practice listening comprehension by listening to the audio versions of articles prior to reading.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Tuesday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
New and experienced 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 three week series of Dungeons & Dragons games. We will meet once a week for an hour and a half for three weeks to play this story. This session will run on 2/9, 2/16 and 2/23. Please note: There is no wait list for this program, but we will be running more campaigns in the coming months.
Campaign details: TBA
Registration is required for this program.
Click the link below to register beginning at 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 1st.
Players will need to create a free account on Roll20.net and be able to join a Zoom meeting for voice chat. Character sheets and a tutorial on how to use Roll20 as a player will be provided in the first session! A link to the Zoom chat and invite to the Roll20 campaign will be emailed to registered players before the first session. This program will not be livestreamed to Youtube or Facebook.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
AAAh Slow Down.
Rest, Relax and Unwind with Restorative Yoga and Peaceful Sleep Yoga Nidra in this six week series starting Tuesday, January 12 and continuing every Tuesday evening February 16.
This series will be led by Quincy's own Christine, the founder of Sea.Cret Garden, who had the following to share about what she will lead:
"Restorative Yoga restores the body to its parasympathetic nervous system function, which, in turn, helps the body rest, heal, and restore balance. By allowing time for longer asanas (postures or poses) and deeper breathing, restorative yoga helps elicit the relaxation response. A restorative yoga sequence typically involves only five or six poses, supported by props pillows blanket ,blocks or bolsters that allow you to completely relax and rest. Held for 5 minutes or more, restorative poses include light twists, seated forward folds, and gentle back bends. Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, like the "going-to-sleep" stage, induced by a guided meditation. There is evidence that yoga nidra helps relieve stress."
Christine has 30 years in the healing arts, with experience and continuing education in the related fields of skincare, massage, herbal-ism, yoga, and plant spirit medicine. Christine was certified as a Yoga Instructor by the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, MA in 1999. She teaches gentle, beginner, and intermediate Kripalu Yoga, a form of Hatha Yoga that incorporates breath work, meditation, and physical postures to quiet the mind. She has continued her training to offer Prenatal, Children’s, Partner Yoga , Yin Yoga, Five Element Yoga, 12 Step Yoga and Recovery, and Yoga Nidra.
Please join us on Zoom (meeting ID: 818 7608 1966). We recommend using the free Zoom app. You can call (646) 558-8656 and use the same meeting ID to listen to the audio. You may also view the program live on our YouTube channel and on our Facebook page. If you're new to Zoom, we recommend you install it and try it out beforehand (more than a few minutes before the program). If you're having trouble with it, ask us for help during our Help Desk hours.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday Citizenship Class meets using Google Meet. The library's 12-week citizenship class helps students prepare and practice for the naturalization interview. The class curriculum covers all parts of the test: civics and English (oral, reading and writing). At the end of the class, students have the opportunity to participate in a mock (practice) interview with teacher.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday morning Advanced English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss articles related to current events and timely topics of interest,
- have the opportunity to practice prounciation,
- gain a better understanding of more sophisticated vocabulary,
- and converse in English on a wide variety of topics.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening Vocabulary Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- build vocabulary skills through the study of English word parts: prefixes, root words and suffixes.
- practice creating sentences and word families using the most common word parts.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening High-Beginner English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
This last spring Quincy teens spoke up about their experiences with racism and we listened. Be The Bridge Youth is a teen led forum designed to facilitate truth-telling, justice-work and community building. This 6-week program is designed to empower teens with an anti-racist skillset that will allow them to be active and engaged in their communities, focusing on the concepts of bridge-building and empowerment with the goal of reconcilitiation.
This program is registration only so if you re interested in participating please email me at kdarcy@ocln.org.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Thursday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Children in grades K-3 are invited to join us online for a Choose Your Own Adventure Read Along! 
We’ll be reading The Lake Monster Mystery, by Shannon Gilligan, and choosing the path our story takes, together on Zoom. Join us on the adventure and help decide what happens next!
No mask or gas required!
During a challenging time when most people are limiting their travel, join us on a rollicking ride around New England— all in just one hour, and all from the comfort of your own home.
Author of three books about New England and longtime “Chronicle” reporter Ted Reinstein is your tour guide as you go from Maine to Rhode Island, Mt. Washington to Mt. Mansfield, and Berkshire foliage to Fenway Park. But Ted’s 20-plus years of reporting and telling stories from all over New England means this is not your average bus tour. Prepare to meet colorful characters who’ve done the darndest things, learn odd facts about familiar places, and of course—this being a Ted talk—expect to visit at least a few fabulous classic diners. (Spoiler alert: Ted reveals where to find THE best clam chowdah in America—and it’s right here in New England!) Ted will take questions following the talk.
Please join us on Zoom (meeting ID 889 9461 3078). We recommend using the free Zoom app. You can call (646) 558-8656 and use the same meeting ID to listen to the audio. You may also view the program live on our YouTube channel and on our Facebook page. If you're new to Zoom, we recommend you install it and try it out beforehand (more than a few minutes before the program). If you're having trouble with it, ask us for help during our Help Desk hours.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Friday evening Conversation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss news articles on various topics.
- practice listening comprehension by listening to the audio versions of articles prior to reading.
This program is recommended for ages 3+.
Join us live online for preschool storytime. Longer, more complex stories form the basis for this program. Participation plays a big part as children now have the language and confidence to join in on refrains and songs. Poems, songs, felt boards and action rhymes round out the programs.
This program is for children ages 3-5. No registration is required.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday afternoon Intermediate English Class meets using Zoom. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday evening Pronunciation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- study and practice the 44 sounds of the English language, with a focus on more challenging sounds and sound pairs.
- practice using correct stress, tone and rhythm in their speaking.
- learn techniques that can be used to practice at home and continue improving pronunciation.
Join us live online. 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 be used to reinforce concepts.
Join Debbie Lyn Toomey, RN, coordinator of the Tufts Medical Center’s Injury Prevention Program, for this engaging and valuable program continuing on the second and fourth Tuesdays in January and February.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend any of all of the sessions in this multi-part program that teaches and empowers aging adults and those who care for them with skills and ideas that decrease falls and increase independence. This evidence-informed program will discuss practical and proven exercises that promote a health and well-being. Each 60-minute session will build upon the previous one(s) to deepen your aging strong experience, but you can attend any or all, depending upon your availability. They will be recorded for later viewing and sharing and made available on the library's YouTube channel.
Please join us on Zoom (meeting ID: 874 7134 0892). We recommend using the free Zoom app. You can call (646) 558-8656 and use the same meeting ID to listen to the audio. You may also view the program live on our YouTube channel and on our Facebook page. If you're new to Zoom, we recommend you install it and try it out beforehand (more than a few minutes before the program). If you're having trouble with it, ask us for help during our Help Desk hours.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Tuesday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
New and experienced 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 three week series of Dungeons & Dragons games. We will meet once a week for an hour and a half for three weeks to play this story. This session will run on 2/9, 2/16 and 2/23. Please note: There is no wait list for this program, but we will be running more campaigns in the coming months.
Campaign details: TBA
Registration is required for this program.
Click the link below to register beginning at 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 1st.
Players will need to create a free account on Roll20.net and be able to join a Zoom meeting for voice chat. Character sheets and a tutorial on how to use Roll20 as a player will be provided in the first session! A link to the Zoom chat and invite to the Roll20 campaign will be emailed to registered players before the first session. This program will not be livestreamed to Youtube or Facebook.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Celebrate Black History Month and learn about a fascinating local story. Leonard Roy Harmon was a US Navy sailor killed in the Pacific during WWII. The USS Harmon was the first Navy ship to be named for an African American and was built at the Fore River Shipyard. The story of this sailor and his namesake ship provide a lens to look at the history of African American service in the Navy, which was notably different from other branches of the armed forces.
Professor Kerima Lewis will present this program which is co-sponsored by the Quincy Department of Historic and Heritage Resources.
Please join us on Zoom (meeting ID 881 0177 3256). We recommend using the free Zoom app. You can call (646) 558-8656 and use the same meeting ID to listen to the audio. You may also view the program live on our YouTube channel and on our Facebook page. If you're new to Zoom, we recommend you install it and try it out beforehand (more than a few minutes before the program). If you're having trouble with it, ask us for help during our Help Desk hours.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday Citizenship Class meets using Google Meet. The library's 12-week citizenship class helps students prepare and practice for the naturalization interview. The class curriculum covers all parts of the test: civics and English (oral, reading and writing). At the end of the class, students have the opportunity to participate in a mock (practice) interview with teacher.
Join Miss June live online for a weekly storytime exploring different letters of the alphabet!
We'll have a special letter each storytime to learn and celebrate with stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.
This storytime is for pre-schoolers, but toddlers can certainly join to become more familiar with the ABC's.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday morning Advanced English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss articles related to current events and timely topics of interest,
- have the opportunity to practice prounciation,
- gain a better understanding of more sophisticated vocabulary,
- and converse in English on a wide variety of topics.
Ever wanted to learn how to code? Join us on Zoom for an hour of code as we learn essential coding fundamentals. Children must be able to switch between multiple tabs and use the share-screen function on Zoom in order to participate.
Registration is required and space is limited. Click on the registration button that will appear below beginning at 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 1st. This program is for ages 9-12.
An evening pajama storytime for the whole family.
Join us live online for a family pajama storytime for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult. We will read stories, sing songs, recite rhymes, and more.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening Vocabulary Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- build vocabulary skills through the study of English word parts: prefixes, root words and suffixes.
- practice creating sentences and word families using the most common word parts.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening High-Beginner English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Join us live online for this storytime for ages 12-36 months that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and creative movement for young children accompanied by an adult.
Please have some wooden spoons from the kitchen, a light scarf, a water bottle filled with rice or macaroni, and bells or shaker handy to use during our program today.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Thursday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Join five local published authors and learn about their work. Details will follow.
Please join us on Zoom (meeting ID: 827 5654 2842). We recommend using the free Zoom app. You can call (646) 558-8656 and use the same meeting ID to listen to the audio. You may also view the program live on our YouTube channel and on our Facebook page. If you're new to Zoom, we recommend you install it and try it out beforehand (more than a few minutes before the program). If you're having trouble with it, ask us for help during our Help Desk hours.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Friday evening Conversation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss news articles on various topics.
- practice listening comprehension by listening to the audio versions of articles prior to reading.
Join us live online for a storytime full of the very newest picture books at the library. We have loads and loads of new books, and Miss June wants to share some of her favorites with you.
Join us live online for preschool storytime. Longer, more complex stories form the basis for this program. Participation plays a big part as children now have the language and confidence to join in on refrains and songs. Poems, songs, felt boards and action rhymes round out the programs.
This program is for children ages 3-5. No registration is required.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday afternoon Intermediate English Class meets using Zoom. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday evening Pronunciation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- study and practice the 44 sounds of the English language, with a focus on more challenging sounds and sound pairs.
- practice using correct stress, tone and rhythm in their speaking.
- learn techniques that can be used to practice at home and continue improving pronunciation.
Join us live online. 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 be used to reinforce concepts.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Tuesday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday Citizenship Class meets using Google Meet. The library's 12-week citizenship class helps students prepare and practice for the naturalization interview. The class curriculum covers all parts of the test: civics and English (oral, reading and writing). At the end of the class, students have the opportunity to participate in a mock (practice) interview with teacher.
Join Miss June live online for a weekly storytime exploring different letters of the alphabet!
We'll have a special letter each storytime to learn and celebrate with stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.
This storytime is for pre-schoolers, but toddlers can certainly join to become more familiar with the ABC's.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday morning Advanced English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss articles related to current events and timely topics of interest,
- have the opportunity to practice prounciation,
- gain a better understanding of more sophisticated vocabulary,
- and converse in English on a wide variety of topics.
An evening pajama storytime for the whole family.
Join us live online for a family pajama storytime for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult. We will read stories, sing songs, recite rhymes, and more.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening Vocabulary Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- build vocabulary skills through the study of English word parts: prefixes, root words and suffixes.
- practice creating sentences and word families using the most common word parts.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening High-Beginner English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Join us live online for this storytime for ages 12-36 months that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and creative movement for young children accompanied by an adult.
Please have some wooden spoons from the kitchen, a light scarf, a water bottle filled with rice or macaroni, and bells or shaker handy to use during our program today.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Thursday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Sing and dance with Rubi Lichauco live online! Join us online here!
Rubi brings her popular preschool program to us virtually, so put on your favorite dancing shoes, clear some floor space, and join us for this lively mix of music and movement.
Please have a stuffed animal, scarf, something to drum on (a pot, a bowl, a box, etc.) and wooden spoons or silverware for drumsticks handy to use during our program today.
This program is especially good for children ages 0-4, but anyone who needs a dance break will have a lot of fun.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Friday evening Conversation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss news articles on various topics.
- practice listening comprehension by listening to the audio versions of articles prior to reading.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday afternoon Intermediate English Class meets using Zoom. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday evening Pronunciation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- study and practice the 44 sounds of the English language, with a focus on more challenging sounds and sound pairs.
- practice using correct stress, tone and rhythm in their speaking.
- learn techniques that can be used to practice at home and continue improving pronunciation.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Tuesday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Join us for an illustrated exploration of the historical significance of Saint Patrick presented by Sean Murphy, a teacher of Irish history, music and dance who was born and raised in Dublin and moved to Massachusetts in 2005. Sean will explore the reasons for St. Patrick's mission in Ireland in the context of the rise of Christianity within the declining Roman Empire, and the impact of the huge migration of peoples from the Germanic regions of Europe into Western Europe. He will outline St. Patrick's achievement in Ireland and the role that Irish missionaries had on the growth of Christianity in Ireland.
Join us on Zoom (meeting ID 869 9590 5299). We recommend using the free Zoom app. You can call (646) 558-8656 and use the same meeting ID to listen to the audio. You may also view the program live on our YouTube channel and on our Facebook page. If you're new to Zoom, we recommend you install it and try it out beforehand (more than a few minutes before the program). If you're having trouble with it, ask us for help during our Help Desk hours.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday Citizenship Class meets using Google Meet. The library's 12-week citizenship class helps students prepare and practice for the naturalization interview. The class curriculum covers all parts of the test: civics and English (oral, reading and writing). At the end of the class, students have the opportunity to participate in a mock (practice) interview with teacher.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday morning Advanced English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss articles related to current events and timely topics of interest,
- have the opportunity to practice prounciation,
- gain a better understanding of more sophisticated vocabulary,
- and converse in English on a wide variety of topics.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening Vocabulary Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- build vocabulary skills through the study of English word parts: prefixes, root words and suffixes.
- practice creating sentences and word families using the most common word parts.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening High-Beginner English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Thursday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Sing and dance with Rubi Lichauco live online! Join us online here!
Rubi brings her popular preschool program to us virtually, so put on your favorite dancing shoes, clear some floor space, and join us for this lively mix of music and movement.
Please have a stuffed animal, scarf, something to drum on (a pot, a bowl, a box, etc.) and wooden spoons or silverware for drumsticks handy to use during our program today.
This program is especially good for children ages 0-4, but anyone who needs a dance break will have a lot of fun.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Friday evening Conversation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss news articles on various topics.
- practice listening comprehension by listening to the audio versions of articles prior to reading.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday afternoon Intermediate English Class meets using Zoom. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday evening Pronunciation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- study and practice the 44 sounds of the English language, with a focus on more challenging sounds and sound pairs.
- practice using correct stress, tone and rhythm in their speaking.
- learn techniques that can be used to practice at home and continue improving pronunciation.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Tuesday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday Citizenship Class meets using Google Meet. The library's 12-week citizenship class helps students prepare and practice for the naturalization interview. The class curriculum covers all parts of the test: civics and English (oral, reading and writing). At the end of the class, students have the opportunity to participate in a mock (practice) interview with teacher.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday morning Advanced English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss articles related to current events and timely topics of interest,
- have the opportunity to practice prounciation,
- gain a better understanding of more sophisticated vocabulary,
- and converse in English on a wide variety of topics.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening Vocabulary Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- build vocabulary skills through the study of English word parts: prefixes, root words and suffixes.
- practice creating sentences and word families using the most common word parts.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening High-Beginner English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Thursday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Friday evening Conversation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss news articles on various topics.
- practice listening comprehension by listening to the audio versions of articles prior to reading.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday afternoon Intermediate English Class meets using Zoom. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday evening Pronunciation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- study and practice the 44 sounds of the English language, with a focus on more challenging sounds and sound pairs.
- practice using correct stress, tone and rhythm in their speaking.
- learn techniques that can be used to practice at home and continue improving pronunciation.
Abigail Adams encouraged her husband to "Remember the Ladies". Help us celebrate Women's History Month with the Quincy Historical Society by learning about some of the notable women from Quincy NOT named Abigail.
Join us on Zoom (meeting ID 853 5428 1108). We recommend using the free Zoom app. You can call (646) 558-8656 and use the same meeting ID to listen to the audio. You may also view the program live on our YouTube channel and on our Facebook page. If you're new to Zoom, we recommend you install it and try it out beforehand (more than a few minutes before the program). If you're having trouble with it, ask us for help during our Help Desk hours.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Tuesday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday Citizenship Class meets using Google Meet. The library's 12-week citizenship class helps students prepare and practice for the naturalization interview. The class curriculum covers all parts of the test: civics and English (oral, reading and writing). At the end of the class, students have the opportunity to participate in a mock (practice) interview with teacher.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday morning Advanced English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read and discuss articles related to current events and timely topics of interest,
- have the opportunity to practice prounciation,
- gain a better understanding of more sophisticated vocabulary,
- and converse in English on a wide variety of topics.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening High-Beginner English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Thursday morning Intermediate English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday afternoon Intermediate English Class meets using Zoom. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday evening Pronunciation Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- study and practice the 44 sounds of the English language, with a focus on more challenging sounds and sound pairs.
- practice using correct stress, tone and rhythm in their speaking.
- learn techniques that can be used to practice at home and continue improving pronunciation.
Join Ehris and Velya for an uplifting look at the history of the bra in America!
In a 2014 survey of 3,000 women, 92 percent rated their bra, “An enemy. I wish I had never met her.”
Before the bra was invented, corsets lifted breasts to artificial heights—but they pushed from below instead of lifting from above. In 1913, using two pocket handkerchiefs and some pink ribbon, socialite Mary Phelps Jacob created the “backless brassiere,” and became the first patent recipient for the modern bra. From Jacob’s invention, to the bullet bra of the 40s, to modern-day pillow cup push-up plunge bras, our boobs have been cinched, flattened down, and lifted up.
You can discover a lot about women in history by how much cleavage was showing, and the era’s most desirable breast shape. While it can be argued that a bra is a necessity—not an accessory—one of the best feelings at the end of the day is to release ourselves. One thing’s for certain: the American Woman is still waiting for her ideal brassiere!
This program will only be viewalbe live and will not be archived on our social media.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday Citizenship Class meets using Google Meet. The library's 12-week citizenship class helps students prepare and practice for the naturalization interview. The class curriculum covers all parts of the test: civics and English (oral, reading and writing). At the end of the class, students have the opportunity to participate in a mock (practice) interview with teacher.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday evening High-Beginner English Class meets using Google Meet. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Sing and dance with Rubi Lichauco live online! Join us online here!
Rubi brings her popular preschool program to us virtually, so put on your favorite dancing shoes, clear some floor space, and join us for this lively mix of music and movement.
Please have a stuffed animal, scarf, something to drum on (a pot, a bowl, a box, etc.) and wooden spoons or silverware for drumsticks handy to use during our program today.
This program is especially good for children ages 0-4, but anyone who needs a dance break will have a lot of fun.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Monday afternoon Intermediate English Class meets using Zoom. In this class, students will:
- read a chapter of a story to help us practice our reading, pronunciation and vocabulary skills.
- discuss topics related to what is happening in the story.
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday Citizenship Class meets using Google Meet. The library's 12-week citizenship class helps students prepare and practice for the naturalization interview. The class curriculum covers all parts of the test: civics and English (oral, reading and writing). At the end of the class, students have the opportunity to participate in a mock (practice) interview with teacher.
Sing and dance with Rubi Lichauco live online! Join us online here!
Rubi brings her popular preschool program to us virtually, so put on your favorite dancing shoes, clear some floor space, and join us for this lively mix of music and movement.
Please have a stuffed animal, scarf, something to drum on (a pot, a bowl, a box, etc.) and wooden spoons or silverware for drumsticks handy to use during our program today.
This program is especially good for children ages 0-4, but anyone who needs a dance break will have a lot of fun.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Are you interested in practicing your English? English Talk Time, the library's program for adult English language learners, is offering online English classes this winter. Practice your English from the comfort of home!
Registration is required. To complete a pre-registration form and see our Winter 2021 Class Schedule, please click here to visit our website.
The Wednesday Citizenship Class meets using Google Meet. The library's 12-week citizenship class helps students prepare and practice for the naturalization interview. The class curriculum covers all parts of the test: civics and English (oral, reading and writing). At the end of the class, students have the opportunity to participate in a mock (practice) interview with teacher.
Sing and dance with Rubi Lichauco live online! Join us online here!
Rubi brings her popular preschool program to us virtually, so put on your favorite dancing shoes, clear some floor space, and join us for this lively mix of music and movement.
Please have a stuffed animal, scarf, something to drum on (a pot, a bowl, a box, etc.) and wooden spoons or silverware for drumsticks handy to use during our program today.
This program is especially good for children ages 0-4, but anyone who needs a dance break will have a lot of fun.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Sing and dance with Rubi Lichauco live online! Join us online here!
Rubi brings her popular preschool program to us virtually, so put on your favorite dancing shoes, clear some floor space, and join us for this lively mix of music and movement.
Please have a stuffed animal, scarf, something to drum on (a pot, a bowl, a box, etc.) and wooden spoons or silverware for drumsticks handy to use during our program today.
This program is especially good for children ages 0-4, but anyone who needs a dance break will have a lot of fun.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Sing and dance with Rubi Lichauco live online! Join us online here!
Rubi brings her popular preschool program to us virtually, so put on your favorite dancing shoes, clear some floor space, and join us for this lively mix of music and movement.
Please have a stuffed animal, scarf, something to drum on (a pot, a bowl, a box, etc.) and wooden spoons or silverware for drumsticks handy to use during our program today.
This program is especially good for children ages 0-4, but anyone who needs a dance break will have a lot of fun.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
Sing and dance with Rubi Lichauco live online! Join us online here!
Rubi brings her popular preschool program to us virtually, so put on your favorite dancing shoes, clear some floor space, and join us for this lively mix of music and movement.
Please have a stuffed animal, scarf, something to drum on (a pot, a bowl, a box, etc.) and wooden spoons or silverware for drumsticks handy to use during our program today.
This program is especially good for children ages 0-4, but anyone who needs a dance break will have a lot of fun.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library