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Sunday, January 26, 2020

QPL Connections by Delene Allen


Quitman Public Library Connections by Delene Allen
Thursday, January 30, 2020      Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX    

   Along with Valentine's Day and Black History Month, February also marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health. The Quitman Public Library is highlighting this event with a selection of materials located near the front checkout desk. The library subscribes to nine online health resources that include Medline, Health Source, and Consumer Health Complete. Visit our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org to access the TexShare Database for these and more resources.

  The 2nd Friday Acoustical Music Circle is Feb. 14 from 6 - 9 p.m. in the library’s community room. Acoustical musicians of all ages and musical levels are invited to join in, and listeners are always welcome. Contact Eugene Allen at 903-975-5745.

   Stop by the library and check out one or more of the nearly 30,000 books, audiobooks and movies on our shelves. Check the online catalog at quitman.biblionix.com/catalog to see what is new.  
   QPL Story Time meets each Wednesday at 2 p.m.  Terri Bennett plans an educational hour filled with stories, crafts and plenty of fun. The Story Times for Feb. 2020 will be about recognizing Valentine’s Day and discovering things we love. The program is designed for young readers and home-schooled students. Call 903-763-BOOK (2665). Special thanks to Peoples Telephone for funding and sponsorship of this year’s crafts and activities.


   Friends of the Quitman Public Library invites everyone to its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 at noon in the Shamburger Community Room. Special guest will be local author and columnist, John Moore, who will discuss his writing.  Friends is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.

   Wood County TX Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. The group meets at one of the local restaurants for fellowship prior to the meeting, and anyone is welcome to attend. Contact David Gilbreath at 972-977-7988 for details.

   Rebekah Yeager and Virginia Hoffpauir invite students of all ages and skill levels to bring their own supplies and join the Quitman Knitter’s Group for free instruction each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s front lobby area.

   Adult GED support services are available for students who have registered online at www.ged.com. Assistance in reading/writing skills and math is available in the public computer area on Tuesdays and Fridays during library hours.

   Special thanks to Jack Neel for another year of sponsoring Air & Space and Beverly Chamberlin for Birds & Blooms magazines. Also thanks to Hochheim Prairie for a generous donation to purchase bestsellers.

   Patron cards are available for those who provide photo identification and proof of residence in Wood County. A guardian must sign for children ages 5 – 17. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary and visit the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org. Wi-Fi is available 24/7. Download the OverDrive® app to connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming video.   
         

Friday, January 10, 2020

QPL Connections by Delene Allen


Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen
Thursday, January 16, 2020      Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX    

   Stop by the library and check out one or more of the nearly 2,000 movies and celebrate National Popcorn Day on Jan. 19, 2020. Visit the library’s online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog to see what is new.  

   QPL Story Time meets each Wednesday at 2 p.m.  Terri Bennett plans an educational hour filled with stories, crafts and plenty of fun. The Story Times for Jan. 2020 will be about “Show and Tell,” so bring something awesome to share! The program is designed for young readers and home-schooled students. Call 903-763-BOOK (2665). Special thanks to Peoples Telephone for funding and sponsorship of this year’s crafts and activities.

   The 2nd Friday Acoustic Jam is Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 from 6 – 9 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room. It will be a special night dedicated to romantic music and love songs with treats provided by the Friends of the Library. Musicians of all ages and musical levels are invited to join in with acoustical instruments only. Beginners are welcome to come early to workshop at 5 p.m. Listeners are always welcome at this free event. Contact Eugene Allen at 903-975-5745.

   Friends of the Quitman Public Library invites everyone to its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 at noon in the Shamburger Community Room. Special guest will be local author and columnist, John Moore, who will discuss his writing.  Friends is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.

   Wood County TX Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. The group meets at one of the local restaurants for fellowship prior to the meeting, and anyone is welcome to attend. Contact David Gilbreath at 972-977-7988 for details.

   Rebekah Yeager and Virginia Hoffpauir invite students of all ages and skill levels to bring their own supplies and join the Quitman Knitter’s Group for free instruction each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s front lobby area.
   Adult GED support services are available for students who have registered online at www.ged.com. Assistance in reading/writing skills and math is available in the public computer area on Tuesdays and Fridays during library hours.
   In the lobby showcase during the month of January is a display titled "Examine Nature with Amy Yeager." Amy shares her detailed illustrations of fish, insects, and birds. Visit her website at tusgart.com or follow her on Instagram a@tusg.art

   Patron cards are available for those who provide photo identification and proof of residence in Wood County. A guardian must sign for children ages 5 – 17. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary and visit the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org. Wi-Fi is available 24/7. Download the OverDrive® app to connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming video.