Friends of Thomas Crane Public Library

06/23/2026

Craving something sweet or salty? Need an envelope or pen? 🥨🖊

The Friends Mini-Mart is now open for your snack and stationery needs! Located inside the Thomas Crane Public Library Friends Bookstore.

What would you like to see in the Friends Mini-Mart? Comment with your favorite snack and/or stationery suggestions

06/22/2026

👀 Popular books from your favorite tween and teen authors at the bookstore! 🧟‍♀️😍👻🦸🧙‍♂️⛹️‍♀️
New selections of graphic novels and best-selling series hit the shelves weekly. And at these prices, they'll be gone in a flash.

Thomas Crane Public Library Friends Bookstore hours:
Mon/Wed/Fri: 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Thur: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Sat: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Tue/Sun: Closed

06/19/2026

Go on a "blind book date" to the beach this summer. We've hidden the cover, so find your perfect match based on vibe and a short clue. $2 for hardcover, $1 for paperback - talk about a cheap date! 🏖📚

The Friends Bookstore is located at 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA All proceeds support Thomas Crane Public Library programs and activities.

06/18/2026

"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."– Marcus Tullius Cicero

And sometimes you need power tools. The Friends Garden Committee and the Wollaston Garden Club do whatever it takes to keep Crane Public Library gardens looking beautiful all season long. 🌼🌷🌸🌳🌱

06/11/2026

Your contribution is vital to the continuation of library programming. Every dollar donated goes toward Thomas Crane Public Library and Children's Room at Thomas Crane Public Library events, makerspace & literacy programs, concerts & films, as well as museum & zoo passes.

https://givebutter.com/FoTCPL26
The Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to raising money for public programs, and raising awareness of the library’s role in the educational and cultural life of Quincy.

06/10/2026

Join us on the lawn on 6/27 to kickoff summer reading. And don’t forget to stop into the bookstore to find your first read! 📖

Join us for our Summer Reading kickoff party on the Olmsted Lawn for all age groups! In addition to getting materials for our summer reading challenges, we will have a wide range of activities.

Enjoy live music with Matt Heaton, lawn games, glitter tattoos, and more from 10 AM - 12 PM. For full event details, visit t.ly/Summer626.

06/10/2026

We ❤️ outdoor storytime!