Thomas Crane Public Library
June 2025  |  Volume 22  |  Issue 6
All TCPL Locations will be closed on Friday, June 13 for Staff Development and on
Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Summer Reading 2025: Level Up at Your Library
Starting June 27, pick up an activity booklet or bingo sheet at any TCPL location to start leveling up! You'll earn XP (experience points) for any reading or library-related task you complete. Track your progress and tally your points to reach new levels and unlock rewards all summer long.
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Quincy 400: American Treasures with Stephen Puleo
Tuesday, June 10
7 - 8 PM | Main Library
Author and historian Stephen Puleo discusses his book American Treasures, which explores the secret efforts to save the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address from Axis powers in WWII.
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Quincy 400: In Conversation with Local Author Jessica Levai
Thursday, June 12
6 - 7:30 PM | Main Library
Hear excerpts from just released novella, The Glass Garden and from her debut work, The Night Library of Sternendach: A Vampire Opera in Verse. Levai will share writing challenges and inspirations and her archaeological influence on science fiction. A book signing will take place after an audience Q&A.
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Quincy 400: Pride Month Tea & Trivia
Saturday, June 28
2:30 - 3:30 PM | Main Library
Join us for a special Pride Month Trivia as part of our ongoing #Quincy400 festivities. Test your knowledge on the diversity of LGBTQIA+ history and contributions to pop culture and the foundation of the U.S.!  All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Light refreshments will be provided.
Join us for After Hours: Summer Solstice on Saturday, June 21 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Main Library on 40 Washington St. in Quincy Center! Celebrate the longest day of the year in style as we turn up the summer vibes on the Olmsted Lawn. Featuring a live band, cash bar, lawn games, tarot, and more! Ages 21+ Only
Featured Events
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2nd & 4th Saturdays
10 - 11 AM | Main Library
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Wednesday, June 4
6 - 7 PM | Main Library
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Saturday, June 7
10 - 11 AM | Main Library
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Saturday, June 7
2 - 4 PM | Main Library
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Monday, June 9
6 - 7 PM | Main Library
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Thursday, June 26
7 - 8:30 PM | OFF-SITE
at Break Rock Brewing
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Literacy & ESOL News
Thursday, July 31| 2 - 4 PM | Main Library
 
To register, call Project Citizenship at 617-694-5949 or send an email to info@projectcitizenship.org. In your message, please say you are interested in making an appointment for the TCPL Workshop.
From June 2 to August 22, Level Up at the Library this summer and compete in the Battle of the Branches by filling out our summer reading challenge cards! Turn in completed cards for prizes, a chance to win grand prizes at the end of the summer, and eternal glory.

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Monday, June 2
2 - 5 PM | Main Library
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Tuesday, June 3
3 - 4 PM | Main Library
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Tuesday, June 17
3 - 4 PM | Main Library
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Kids Summer Reading
We’ll have a summer of fun and games as we Level Up at the Library. Starting on June 27, check out our Read & Bead challenge for kids up to age 12. Start with a chain and brag tag and add beads for every 15 minutes you read or are read to. Kick off event: June 27 on the Olmsted Lawn.

Quincy 400: 
Author Grace Lin
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We are excited to welcome New York Times bestselling children's author Grace Lin to TCPL for 2 special programs:
Saturday, June 21 | 10 AM | Main Library
 
A Big Mooncake for Little Star
Saturday, June 21 |1 PM | North Quincy Branch
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