Building from our past…to create our future.

Quincy Public Library 1888

Quincy Public Library 1974

Quincy Public Library 2012

Children’s LibraryThe Charles A. & Nancy

Scholz Family

• 30% more shelving space.

• Increased safety & security.

• Child-friendly furniture.

Children’s Library

• 33% more seating.

• Built-in supply storage.

• Child-friendly tables & chairs.

The Charles A. & Nancy

Scholz Family

• Touch-screen computer learning stations.

• Research computers for school-aged children

Imagination Reading Area The Bo & Erin Knapheide

Family

• Decorative reading tree

• Whimsical furniture

• Puppets and puzzles

Puppet Theatre The Quincy Service League

Puppet Theatre

• 30% more seating

• Projector & screen for children’s movies

• Sound & stage lighting system

•New cast of marionette puppets

The Quincy Service League

Teen Zone

• 700 square ft. dedicated to teen materials & space.

• Modern furnishing, neon sign and new shelving.

Teen Zone

• Four new internet-access computers just for teens.

• Wii gaming console for “Wii Wednesdays”

• Four new internet-access computers just for teens.

• Wii gaming console for “Wii Wednesdays”

Computer Station

• New public computers and laptops.

• Upgraded software.

• Computer desks & comfortable chairs

Wireless Commons

• Extended, high-speed wireless zone.

• Study tables with built-in power for laptop users.

• Comfortable chairs with work surface.

Sponsorship

Available

Illinois Room The Bartley Family

• Local history collection gathered in a single space.

• New research tables & chairs

Illinois Room The Bartley Family

• Microfilm machines: reader/scanner/printer in one.

•Local artifacts & photography.

• Quiet space for research & reading.

Historic Quincy Photographs

Quincy Newspapers

Inc.

Thank YouPhotographs on display in the Illinois Room.

Waterkotte Construction

Brandt & Judith Crocker

The Webb Foundation

TitanInternational

In Memory of Patricia Ann

Kirk

Study RoomsThe Arthur

& Lela Lindsey Family

Quiet space ideal for individuals or small groups.

• New study tables & chairs.

• Available for advanced reservation or on-the-spot.

Conference Room The Arthur & Lela Lindsey Family

• Quiet space ideal for small groups of up to 25 people.

• Comfortable chairs & moveable tables.

• Presentation screen & video teleconferencing.

•Available for advanced reservation or on-the-spot.

Multi-Purpose Meeting Room

• Seating for 200

• Equipped with video teleconferencing.

• Projector, screen & sound system.

• Available for public reservation.

Sponsorship

Available

Digital Events Board

• Main lobby display shows upcoming events, current

news and weather

• Children’s display will be installed to show upcoming

events and new books.

Self-Check Kiosks

• Easy, fast & private• All materials are now

tagged with radio-frequency ID tags.• Receipts can be

printed, e-mailed or both!

Hold Pick-Up Lockers

• Items on hold in lockers are available for pick up 24/7

• Patrons have 14 days to pick up their items.

Thank You QPL Staff!

The “Love Your Library” campaign raised $19,519!