Thomas Crane Public Library
August 2026  |  Volume 23  |  Issue 8
Summer Reading 2026: Plant A Seed, Read
Ends on August 31 for all ages!
The Thomas Crane Public Library is excited to announce the launch of its new book bike, a mobile extension of the library that brings resources and books directly to the community! See you around town this summer!
Saturday, August 1 | 2 - 4 PM
Donations accepted Monday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30 - Donate that week to be entered to win a gift card!
All participants are welcome to come and browse for fantastic finds and contribute to a more sustainable community. 
Monday, August 3 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Join us for a special talk in partnership with UMAss Boston's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and learn how a floating city rose to rule the seas – and still fights to survive.
Saturday, August 29 | 2 - 4 PM
Donations accepted Wednesday, August 26 through Friday, August 28 or on the day of during the program only. Crafters are invited to donate and swap craft supplies with friends in the community!
Featured Events
Know Your Rights: Education/Child Care with APIsCAN 教育与育儿
Saturday, August 22 | 2 - 3 PM | Classroom, Main Library | Partnership with APIsCAN
 
Tuesdays Aug 25, Sept 15 | 6:15 - 7:15 PM | OFF-SITE: Houghtons Pond
 
Wednesday, August 26 | 7 - 8 PM | Classroom, Main Library
August’s Theme: Beauty & Fashion - Choose between two titles!
 
Escape Room @ North Quincy
Saturday, August 29 | 2 - 3 PM | North Quincy Library | REGISTER HERE

Literacy & ESOL
Wednesday, September 2
10 AM - 1 PM
Literacy Office, Main Library
 
Questions?
Phone:  617-376-3295
Text:  857-310-7612
Email:  esol@tcplquincy.org

Teen Events
TEEN Summerween Movie Matinee: Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Tuesday, August 4 | 2- 4 PM | Main Library 
 
Wednesday, August 26 | 3 - 4 PM | Main Library
 
Thursday, August 27 | 3 - 4 PM | North Quincy Library

Children's Events
Wednesday, August 5 | 6:30 - 8 PM| Main Library | Ages 9 - 13
 
Raptor Lives Matter with Wildlife Warriors
Thursday, August 6 | 10 - 11 AM | Main Library | Ages 5+
 
Thursday, August 13 | 6:30 - 7 PM | Main Library | Ages 0 - 7
Pick up your child's stuffed animal on Friday, August 14 or Saturday, August 15
 
Life Size Whale at the Library! for ages 6+
Tuesday, August 18 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | Main Library
 
Escape Room for Families & Kids
Saturday, August 29 | 11 AM - 12 PM or 12:30 - 1:30 PM | North Quincy | Ages 8+
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
 
Summer Send-Off Children's Concert with Little Groove
Monday, August 31 | 10:30 - 11:15 AM | Main Library | Ages 0 - 7
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