Quincy
Massachusetts
Thomas Crane Public Library
Since its dedication in 1882, The Thomas Crane Library has grown from a stately monument to its namesake, the wealthy stone contractor who got his start in Quincy’s granite quarries, to one of the largest regional libraries in Massachusetts.
The original collection of 12,000 books has grown to 250,000 volumes, and holdings now include digital books and magazines, CDs,and DVDs.
In addition to space for another 100,000 volumes, the renovated and expanded library (2001) also houses a computer classroom, a 125-seat community meeting room, four small study rooms, more than 50 public use computers, a cafe, free wifi, and a light-filled atrium that seats 100 people.
Now listed in GreatBuildingsOnline, the Crane Memorial Library has been voted one of America’s 150 favorite works of architecture, and dubbed by the MSN City Guides as one of the 10 coolest public libraries in the country.
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Thomas Crane Public Library Happenings Newsletter - February 2024
Happy Black History Month! February celebrates and recognizes the histories, cultures and achievements of African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event…
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Happy Native American Heritage Month! In 1990, after decades of efforts from allies and advocates to increase awareness and education about Native people, National Native American Heritage Month was established. During Native American Heritage…
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Happy Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month! Between September 15th to October 15th, this month celebrates and recognizes the histories, cultures and contributions of our community members with roots from Latin America (Central America, South…
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Friends of the Library Bookstore Grand Reopening Main Library, Atrium Tuesday, September 5 2 - 5 PM The Staff and Trustees of the Thomas Crane Public Library would like to extend a warm and enthusiastic thank you to the Friends of the Library, the…
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David Houston & Joy Cline ~ Flute and Piano Sunday, April 23 3 - 4 PM Richardson Building - Main Library This event has a capacity of 100 seats - first come, first seated. Seats may not be saved and doors open 15 minutes…
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In this Issue Library News Events & Programs for Adults Adult Literacy Events and News For Teens Online Library In the Children's Room For Tweens Staff Picks Picks for Kids What: Storytime and Program Registration When: Tuesday, March 14…
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Happy 100th Birthday to Wollaston Library! Join us to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Thomas Crane Public Library's Wollaston Branch. Opened in January of 1923, the Wollaston Branch has been serving the Wollaston neighborhood as a library…
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In this Issue - Library News - Movie Matinees - Art on Display: Kathleen Leach - Events & Programs - Concerts at the Crane: The Rubin Brothers - Literacy/Talk Time: US Citizenship Exam Test Prep - Resource Spotlight on GALE Massachusetts…
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Are you or someone you know preparing for the U.S. naturalization exam? The library can help! The library's online citizenship class helps students prepare for the civics, speaking, reading and writing portions of the test. Citizenship…
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Announcing the Retirement of Library Director Megan Allen Megan Allen will retire as the director of the Thomas Crane Public Library later this spring. Her career has spanned more than 35 years at one of the state’s most visited library…
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