Quincy Morning Brief, Nov. 2: NFPA exit raises housing and traffic questions

Happening Mon, Nov 2

• 12:30 p.m.: Friends Bookstore opens at Main Library The Friends Bookstore at the Main Library, 40 Washington Street, will be open Monday, November 2, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., selling used books and donated items.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 3 p.m.: Teens discuss pop culture at library Teens can join the 'Hot Takes' discussion program in the Teen Space at Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Monday, November 2, from 3 to 4 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 3 p.m.: Coding Clubhouse meets for grades 4 to 7 The Coding Clubhouse for grades 4 through 7 meets in the Children's Room at Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Monday, November 2, from 3 to 4 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 7 p.m.: Pages and Pals Book Club meets Monday The Pages & Pals Book Club meets in a classroom at Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Monday, November 2, from 7 to 8 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library

Yesterday in Quincy (Sun, Nov 1)

• NFPA exit raises housing and traffic questions Quincy Patch reported on what NFPA's planned departure from Quincy could mean for new housing development and traffic patterns in the city, according to a Patch AM roundup.Quincy Patch
• City highlighted flu prevention efforts Quincy Patch reported that the city is taking new steps to help residents fight the flu this season, according to the outlet.Quincy Patch

Coming up

• Tue, Nov 3: No school districtwide for Election Day Quincy Public Schools will have no school for all students on Tuesday, November 3, for Election Day, according to the district's calendar.Quincy Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 3, 7 a.m.: Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, for the state election, with Main Library's Community Meeting Room serving as one Quincy polling site.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 3 p.m.: Teen open hours at the Cranium makerspace Teens can use open hours at the Cranium Makerspace, 40 Washington Street, Tuesday, November 3, from 3 to 4 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.: Evening art class for ages 2 to 5 Children ages 2 to 5 can join an evening art program in the Children's Room at Main Library, Tuesday, November 3, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.: Writing group meets at North Quincy branch The All Write Writing Group meets at the North Quincy Library, 381 Hancock Street, Tuesday, November 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 7 p.m.: Adult board game night at Main Library Adults can play board games in the Richardson Building at Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Tuesday, November 3, from 7 to 8 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 7 p.m.: Online talk on Indigenous nations, Revolution An online talk, 'Freedom for Who: Indigenous Nations and the American Revolution,' runs Tuesday, November 3, from 7 to 8 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 3 p.m.: Kids sample Brazilian culture at library Children in grades 3 through 7 can explore Brazilian culture at 'Taste the World' in the Children's Room at Main Library, Wednesday, November 4, from 3 to 4 p.m. Registration is required.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:30 a.m.: Networking group helps job seekers over 50 A networking group for job seekers over 50 covers resume writing online Wednesday, November 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Thu, Nov 5, 7 p.m.: Budgeting workshop offered with OEE 'Build A Basic Budget,' a financial literacy workshop with the Office of Economic Empowerment, meets at Main Library Thursday, November 5, from 7 to 8 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Sat, Nov 7, 1 p.m.: Free kidney screening set for Saturday A free kidney screening will be offered Saturday, November 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 440 East Squantum St.City of Quincy
• Sat, Nov 7, 10 a.m.: Dinovember event brings dinosaurs to library The Rubin Brothers bring a 'Dinovember Extravaganza' for ages 4 and up to Main Library's Community Meeting Room Saturday, November 7, from 10 to 11:15 a.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Sat, Nov 7, 1 p.m.: Diwali celebration open to all ages A Diwali celebration for all ages, held with BSCS, takes place in the Community Meeting Room at Main Library Saturday, November 7, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Wed, Nov 11: Veterans Day parade returns to Quincy Quincy's annual Veterans Day parade returns on Tuesday, November 11, when schools are also closed citywide, according to Quincy Patch.Quincy Patch

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