February 1, 2016
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Black History Month

During February, QPL will highlight Black History month with several events, open to all ages, and with selected films for the adult Monday Movie series. Pick your favorites and come join in! Admission is free and all ages are welcome as we celebrate Black History Month. Registration is requested and can be made by calling 223-1309 or online at quincylibrary.org.

QPL thanks the many community members who have come together to plan and present these programs. The planning committee, led by QPL Adult Programming Specialist Kathryn Martin, included Mike Smith, Rose Tynes, Reverend Orville Jones, Kim Weaver, and QPL staff: Farrah McDaniel, Deborah Riddell and Nancy Dolan.
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From Slavery to the White House
Saturday, February 6 
2 pm

Learn more about the exceptional contributions made by African Americans to American culture as portrayed through music, readings, and dance. The local Young Achievers and the First Baptist Church Youth Choir and Dancers demonstrate the contributions made to the musical scene which forever changed the American musical landscape.
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Tours of Dr. Eells' House
Saturday, February 13
2, 2:30 and 3 pm

Meet us at the Dr. Richard Eell’s House, 415 Jersey Street, to learn about Quincy’s history in the Underground Railroad.
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Something for Everyone
Thursday, February 18
5 pm

Visit the library to hear and see all that’s available with a QPL card. Tours, refreshments, a children’s craft and library card sign ups will be available. Storyteller Mett Morris will perform at 6 pm at this open-house-style event.
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An Afternoon at the Apollo
Saturday, February 27
2 pm

Ben Bumbry and the Messengers headline this afternoon of local entertainment, featuring song, music, and voice. Join us for this concluding celebration of Black History Month.
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Computer Tutoring

QPL’s computer tutor is available by appointment to help you learn specific tasks, such as setting up an email account, learning mail merge, performing a job search or making a calendar, on your computer or other digital device. Please call 223-1309, ext. 502 to reserve your thirty-minute appointment.
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