Thomas Crane Public Library
May 2026  |  Volume 23  |  Issue 5
All TCPL Locations will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.
Are you a local artist interested in exhibiting in the Thomas Crane Public Library? You’re in luck because we’re currently accepting applications for exhibits in 2026!
Please fill out the Call for Art Exhibition application to apply. This application is the only method for consideration.
Wednesday, May 13 | 6:30 - 8 PM
6:30 - 7 PM: Annual Friends Meeting
7 - 8 PM: Authors Talk - Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie will discuss their recently published historical fiction novel, A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams.  
Thursday, May 14 | 7 - 8 PM
A gripping talk from local author Jane Parks Gardner, that will explore the history of the ill-fated steamship, the immigrant experience, the colorful world of 19th-century traveling circuses, and the perils of sea travel in the 1830s.
Tuesday, May 19 | 7 - 8 PM
Celebrate the City of Quicy with two local authors: Emily Ross (Swallowtail) and Brett Peruzzi (Quincy Boy). Both authors will discuss their books and how they depict Quincy, read passages that describe aspects of Quincy, and talk about differences and similarities in writing fiction and memoir about Quincy.
Thursday, May 28 | 6:30 - 8 PM
It's Tarot Time! is an onstage comedy show created and hosted by Boston comedian and popular Tarot reader Antonio Morales, where audience members can come on stage and get a comedic tarot reading. Part insight, part sass, and all fun!
Featured Events
Thursday, May 7 | 2 - 3 PM | Adams Shore Library
 
Saturday, May 9 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Main Library | Teens & Adults Welcome!
 
AAPI Heritage Month: Chinese Book Club 1-year Anniversary Party! 
Saturday, May 9 | 2:30 - 4 PM | Main Library | 中文书友会一周年特别活动
 
Thursday, May 14 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Main Library
 
Tuesday, May 19 | 6:30 - 8 PM | North Quincy library | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
 
Wednesdays 5/20, 6/3, 6/17 | 6 - 8 PM | Main Library
 
Saturday, May 23 | 11 AM - 12 PM | Main Library | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Literacy & ESOL
Thursdays | 10 - 11:30 AM
Meet in front of the Main Library near the parking lot. The group leaves the library at 10:15 AM!
Thursday 5/21 or Tuesday 6/16 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Zoom | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Want to Make a Difference? Help an Adult Improve their Reading and Writing Skills!
Join one of our upcoming virtual Information Sessions to explore this rewarding opportunity and determine if it’s the right volunteer experience for you. Your time and effort can make a life-changing difference! No prior teaching experience required.
Please email literacy@tcplquincy.org for more information.
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Teen Events
Monday, May 18 | 3 - 4 PM | Main Library
 
Thursday, May 21 | 3 - 4 PM | North Quincy Library
 
Thursday, May 28 | 3 - 4:30 PM | Main Library

Children's Events
Tuesday, May 12 | 6 - 7 PM | Main Library
This is an adults-only event. Children aged 9 and under must be supervised by an adult or a teen over the age of 14 at all times when in the library. 
Mindful Beginnings (Ages 0 - 15 months)
Thursdays 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 | 9:30 - 10:45 AM | Main Library | REGISTER HERE
 
Movement & Mindfulness (Ages 3 - 5)
Thursdays 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 | 11 - 11:45 AM | Main Library | REGISTER HERE
 
Monday 5/11 & Wednesday 5/13 | 6:30 - 8 PM | Main Library | REGISTER HERE
 
Wednesday, May 13 | 2:30 - 4 PM | Main Library | REGISTER HERE
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