Thomas Crane Public Library
April 2026  |  Volume 23  |  Issue 4
All TCPL Locations will be CLOSED on Sunday, April 5 for Easter; Monday, April 20 for Patriots’ Day; and Monday, April 27—Wednesday, April 29 for system upgrades.
Mobile phone displaying an example view of the new library catalog.
Launching Soon: New Library Catalog
As members of the Old Colony Library Network (OCLN), a resource sharing cooperative of South Shore libraries, the Thomas Crane Public Library is thrilled to announce the launch of Aspen, our brand new online library catalog system launching April 30th. With improved search capabilities, online account management, and a mobile-ready interface, browsing and borrowing will soon be easier than ever.
 
Monday, April 27 — Wednesday, April 29: All TCPL locations will be closed and all library services will be suspended as the network undergoes the large-scale migration to the new system.
Read the Full Update
Portraits of Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I.
Sat. April 4 | 3:00 PM
Created and performed by Poornima Kirby, this play dances between Elizabeth I's story —whose influence is written across many of Shakespeare's female characters— and Shakespeare’s own life as a writer and father to two strong-minded daughters.
Cover of Anthony Amore's book The Rembrandt Heist.
Tues. April 14 | 7:00 PM
Award winning local author Anthony Amore discusses his latest book, The Rembrandt Heist: The Story of a Criminal Genius, a Stolen Masterpiece, and an Enigmatic Friendship about the 1975 art theft at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
Pictures of poets Matthew E. Henry, Anne Elezabeth Pluto, and Linda Carney-Goodrich.
Thurs. April 23 | 7:00 PM
Celebrate National Poetry Month with a night of poetry. Readings from Anne Elezabeth Pluto and Linda Carney-Goodrich, followed by Matthew Henry, who will be reading selections from his new collection, Promises to Keep.
Frederick Law Olmsted sitting in a bed of flowers wearing a party hat.
Saturday April 25
Join us to celebrate the Main Library’s historic greenspace, designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Official tree identification dedication and tour with Quincy Tree Alliance, community partner tabling, lawn games, music and more!
Featured Events
Mondays April 6 and April 13  | 10:30 AM | Main Library
 
Thurs. April 9 | 6:30 PM | Main Library
 
Sat. April 11 | 11:00 AM | Main Library
 
Thurs. April 16 | 5:00 PM | Main Library
 
Thurs. April 16 | 7:00 PM | Main Library
 
Wed. April 22 | 6:30 PM | Main Library
 
Thurs. April 23 | 4:00 PM | Main Library
 
Sat. April 25 | 3:00 PM | Main Library
April Print Calendar
All Upcoming Events

Literacy & ESOL
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 617-376-1300 x5 or text 857-310-7612! All calls and texts are confidential.
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Teen Events
Wed. April 8 | 3:00 PM | Main Library
 
Wed. April 15 | 2:30 PM | Main Library
 
Thurs. April 16 | 3:00 PM | North Quincy
Teen April Print Calendar
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Children's Events
Wed. April 8 | 3:00 PM | North Quincy
 
Fri. April 10 | 10:30 AM | Main Library
 
Thurs. April 23 | 6:00 PM | Main Library
Kids April Print Calendar
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