Thomas Crane Public Library
February 2026  |  Volume 23  |  Issue 2
All TCPL Locations will be CLOSED on Monday, February 16 for Presidents' Day!
 If you or someone you know struggles with reading and writing, the Literacy Program at the Thomas Crane Public Library can help! Our literacy program pairs students with a free tutor who will meet you at a Library near you for 2 hours each week, giving you the chance to discover, learn, read more, and achieve your goals. Learn at your own pace! For more information about our Literacy program or to schedule an appointment, call 617-376-1314 or text 857-310-7612! All calls and texts are confidential.
FEATURED EVENTS
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Sunday, Feb 1
2 - 4 PM | Main Library
Cosponsored by NepRWA and QCAN
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Thursday, Feb 5
6 - 7 PM
ONLINE - Zoom
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Monthly | 1st Thursdays
Thursday, Feb 5
6 - 8 PM | Main Library
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Thursday, Feb 12
7 - 8 PM | Main Library
OFF-SITE: Break Rock Brewing, 534 Victory Rd, Quincy, MA, 02171
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Saturday, Feb 14
2 - 4 PM | Main Library
Learn more about donation guidelines here. You don't need to donate to participate. All are welcome. 
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Thursday, Feb 19
7 - 8 PM
Main Library
View Makerspace Events
View All Upcoming Events
Black History Month Events
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Wednesday, Feb 11
2 - 4 PM
Main Library
PG-13 | 2h 13min
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Wednesday, Feb 18
2 - 4 PM
Main Library
PG-13 | 1h 58min
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Thursday, Feb 19
2 - 3 PM
ONLINE - Zoom
Lunar New Year Events
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Jan 1 - March 31, 2026
Main Library
Raffle entries for each bingo line you complete!
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Weekly | Mondays
2/2, 2/9, 2/23
10:30 AM - 12 PM
Main Library
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Tuesday, Feb 17
Drop-In: 6:30 - 8 PM
North Quincy Library
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Saturday, Feb 21
10 - 11 AM
Richardson | Main Library
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Saturday, Feb 21
North Quincy Library
Main Library
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Saturday, Feb 21
2:30 - 3:30 PM | Main Library
Adult Literacy & ESOL News
Project Citizenship: Citizenship Workshop!
Thursday, February 26, 2026
10 AM - 1 PM | Atrium, Main Library
Boston-based organization Project Citizenship will provide free assistance completing and submitting the N-400 application for U.S. citizenship. Staff members, volunteers and pro bono attorneys will assist the public.
 
To schedule an appointment for the workshop, 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 Quincy Library Workshop.
Teen Events
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Wednesday, Feb 11
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Main Library
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Tuesday, Feb 17
2:30 - 4 PM
North Quincy Library
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Wednesday, Feb 25
3 - 4 :30 PM
Main Library
Teen February 2026 Print Calendar
View All Teen Events Online
Children's Events
Children's Winter Reading Challenge:
Read & Bead 2026
This winter, children ages 3-12 can collect beads for reading. Children under 3 can collect stickers for reading. Ask for a tracking sheet, chain for your beads, and a brag tag at any branch library desk and at the Children’s Room desk at the main library starting on Friday, January 2 until Saturday, February 28, 2026!
We're partnering with Neighborhood Forest & Quincy Tree Alliance again this year to offer free tree saplings for children in Quincy! All kids and teens under 18 years old are eligible for a free tree sapling through this program - parents are able to register for their child! The deadline to register for a free tree is Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 5 PM.
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Saturday, Feb 14
10 - 10:45 AM
Main Library
Ages 0 - 7 years
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Tuesday, Feb 17
10 - 11:30 AM
Adams Shore Library
All Ages | PG | 1h 36min
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Friday, Feb 20
2 - 4 PM
Main Library
Ages 4+ years
Children's February 2026 Print Calendar
View All Children's Events Online
Looking for Your next Great Read?
View our Winter Staff Picks
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