QPL Connections by Delene Allen

 Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024   ●   Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX

 

The Quitman Public Library will be closed for the Christmas Holiday on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 25 - 26, 2024. Near the checkout area there are displays arranged by the QPL staff to help make your holiday season more entertaining. Stop by and check it out. 

Knitting and crochet instruction class meets each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the lobby, but the class will not meet on Dec. 26 due to the Christmas holiday. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and join the group for free instruction.

Board Games for Teens group meets every other Friday from 1 – 4 p.m. in the library’s community room. Bring a couple of board games that your teens enjoy, and you are welcome to bring along snacks and drinks to share. The group is organized by Homeschoolers – Wood County, Texas and is designed for teens only (ages 13 – 19). To verify game days, visit their page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/274383439356229.

The Friends of the Quitman Public Library will meet again on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2024, at noon. There will be a book review and discussion presented by Sue Reynolds. Light refreshments will be available, and the public is always welcome. Friends is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.

Adult GED support services are available for students who have registered online at www.ged.com. Certified instructors are available in the computer area at the library to assist with reading/writing skills and math. Also, English as a Second Language (ESL) support service is available at no cost. Contact us to learn more about these programs.

Wood County TX Genealogical Society (WCTGS) meets at the library at 5:30 p.m. on third Mondays. Volunteers are ready to help you record your family’s story. For more information, visit the society’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.

The Wood County Metal Detector Club, led by Jerry Tinney, meets on 1st Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Follow the club for updates at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1508907759602212.

Whyte Dove Writers’ Club, a distinctive group of local published authors, meets monthly on second Tuesdays from 6 – 8:30 p.m. 

Everyone who lives, works, attends school or owns property or a business in Wood County is entitled to a free library card at the Quitman Public Library. Cards are available for those who can provide photo identification and proof of residency, taxpayer status, school enrollment, or proof of employment in Wood County.  A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17.  

Download the Libby® and Boundless® apps to connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audio books and streaming video. Both apps are loaded with hundreds of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming video, so choose whichever app you prefer – or use them both! 

The library subscribes to the TexShare® databases, and patrons may use their library card to access over 27,000 journals, over 171,000 eBooks, and over 15 million images, videos, and interactive resources. Find the link on the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Call us at (903) 763-4191.

Board Games for Teens at QPL!

Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen

 Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024   ●   Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX

 

The Quitman Public Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 – 29, 2024. 

We now offer a new eBook resource called Boundless®. Download the app, find our library on the list, enter your patron card number and password, then open an extensive digital library including eBooks and audio filled with captivating titles across various genres, from trending bestsellers to timeless classics. Our new platform also offers activities, customizable reading programs, and more. We still have Libby®, and SimplyE® has been discontinued. 

The library subscribes to the TexShare Databases, and patrons may use their library card to access over 27,000 journals, over 171,000 eBooks, and over 15 million images, videos, and interactive resources. Find the TexShare Databases link on the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org.

The Friends of the Quitman Public Library will hold a one-hour meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at noon. There will be a book review and discussion of Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini. Light refreshments will be available, and the public is always welcome. Contact Susan Lomanto or Rebekah Yeager at 903-763-4191 to learn more about this active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.

Wood County TX Genealogical Society (WCTGS) meets at the library at 5:30 p.m. on thurd Mondays. Volunteers are ready to help you record your family’s story. For more information, visit the society’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.

Board Games for Teens group meets every other Friday from 1 – 4 p.m. in the library’s community room. Bring a couple of board games that your teens enjoy, and you are welcome to bring along snacks and drinks to share. The group is organized by Homeschoolers – Wood County, Texas and is designed for teens only (ages 13 – 19). For more information, visit their page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/274383439356229.

In the lobby showcase, this month, is a patriotic display designed by members of the Elizabeth Denton English Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. 

Clubs that meet regularly at the library are: QPL Knitting and Crochet Group meets each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and patterns to trade. The Wood County Metal Detector Club, led by Jerry Tinney, meets on 1st Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Whyte Dove Writers’ Club, a distinctive group of local published authors, meets monthly on second Tuesdays from 6 – 8:30 p.m. The Wood County TX Genealogical Society meets each 3rd Monday at 5 p.m. in the library’s community room. Call the library to learn more (903) 763-4191.

Looking for a place to hold your next meeting or event? The library offers a spacious community room with the latest technological needs as well as a kitchenette. For lease information, contact the front desk at (903)763-4191.

Notary service is generally available at the library during regular business hours, but to guarantee an appointment, call (903)763-2665. Notary fee is $10 per document. 

Visit the library’s online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog to see all the newest books, audiobooks, and DVDs.

Board Games for Teens at Quitman Public Library - Quitman TX

 Board Games for Teens group will meet on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 1 – 4 p.m. in the library’s community room. Bring a couple of board games that your teens enjoy, and you are welcome to bring along snacks and drinks to share. The group is designed for teens only (ages 13 – 19) and meet bi-weekly. The group is organized by Homeschoolers – Wood County, Texas. Call for more information 903-763-4191

 

40th Anniversary of the Wood County TX Genealogical Society

 The public is invited to the Quitman Public Library on Saturday, October 19 from 1 - 3pm to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Wood County TX Genealogical Society. Volunteers will be on hand in the newly designed Genealogy Department to offer assistance to those interested in beginning their own family history research.

Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen

 

Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, October 10, 2024   ●   Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX            

 

On Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, from 1 – 3 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room, the Wood County TX Genealogical Society (WCTGS) will celebrate its 40^th Anniversary with an open house, and the public is invited. There will be exhibits, refreshments and guided tours of the library’s newly organized genealogical collection of family research materials and photographic archives. National Family History Month is observed in October, and volunteers are ready to help you record your family’s story. For more information, visit the society’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.

 

Board Games for Teens group will meet on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 1 – 4 p.m. in the library’s community room. Bring a couple of board games that your teens enjoy, and you are welcome to bring along snacks and drinks to share. The group is designed for teens only (ages 13 – 19) and meet bi-weekly. The group is organized by Homeschoolers – Wood County, Texas.

 

The Friends of the Quitman Public Library will hold a one-hour meeting on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at noon. There will be a book review and discussion, and light refreshments will be available. For information about becoming a member contact Susan Lomanto or Rebekah Yeager at 903-763-4191. Friends is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.

 

In the lobby showcase, this month, is a patriotic display designed by members of the Elizabeth Denton English Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

 

Clubs that meet regularly at the library are: QPL Knitting and Crochet Group meets each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and patterns to trade. The Wood County Metal Detector Club, led by Jerry Tinney, meets on 1st Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Whyte Dove Writers’ Club, a distinctive group of local published authors, meets monthly on second Tuesdays from 6 – 8:30 p.m. The Wood County TX Genealogical Society meets each 3rd Monday at 5 p.m. in the library’s community room. Call the library to learn more (903) 763-4191.

 

Looking for a place to hold your next meeting or event? The library offers a spacious community room with the latest technological needs as well as a kitchenette. For lease information, contact the front desk at (903)763-4191.

 

The library subscribes to the TexShare Databases, and patrons may use their library card to access over 27,000 journals, over 171,000 eBooks, and over 15 million images, videos, and interactive resources. Link to the TexShare Databases on the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org or stop by during library hours for a demonstration.

 

Notary service is generally available at the library during regular business hours, but to guarantee an appointment, call (903)763-2665. Notary fee is $10 per document.

 

Visit the library’s online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog to see all the newest books, audiobooks, and DVDs ready to be checked out. Also, download the new Boundless® app to connect to our library’s newest additions of eBooks and audiobooks.

 QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, September 26, 2024 ●   Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX            

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, so stop by the Quitman Public Library and apply for the smartest card around! Library cards are available for those providing proof of residence in Wood County and photo identification.  A guardian must sign for children ages 5 - 17.

The library is participating in the month-long “Register in September – Vote in November” campaign, and volunteers will be available to assist. Forms are available at the front desk.

Near the checkout area is a display of books arranged by the QPL Staff to highlight the American Library Association’s “Banned Books Month” each September to promote freedom to read.

The Pilot Club of Quitman has partnered with Dolly’s Imagination Library, a program which makes it possible for every child from birth to age five to receive one free, age-appropriate book by mail each month. You may enroll your children at no cost if you reside in the following zip codes 75783, 75410, and 75497. Stop by the front desk to sign up today and have your picture made with the cardboard Dolly cutout!

There is always something to do at the library! Friends of the Library invites the public to join this volunteer group of library supporters at monthly meetings on second Thursdays at noon. Photographers of all levels are invited to the In-Focus Photography Club of East Texas that meets monthly on last Mondays at the library beginning at 5:30 p.m. Free knitting and crochet instruction class meets each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and patterns to trade. Also, Wood County Metal Detector Club, led by Jerry Tinney, meets on first Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room. Whyte Dove Writers’ Club meets monthly on second Tuesdays from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the library. Consider joining this distinctive group of local published authors. The Wood County TX Genealogical Society meets on each 3rd Monday at 5 p.m. in the library’s community room. Follow the society’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.

Notary service is generally available at the library during regular business hours, but to guarantee an appointment, call Susan Lomanto or Delene Allen 903-763-4191.

Looking for a place to hold your event? The library offers a spacious community room with the latest technological needs as well as a kitchenette. For lease information, contact the front desk at 903-763-4191.

Patrons may connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audio books and streaming videos by downloading the Libby® and Boundless® apps. Visit the library’s online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog and select “What’s Hot” to see all the latest books, audiobooks, and DVDs ready to be checked out. Call us to sign up for email or text notifications to remind you when your books are due.  Check out the library’s online TexShare® database at www.quitmanlibrary.org that is loaded with invaluable and up-to-the-minute research tools, homework help and reference resources. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary. Library hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.