QPL Connections by Delene Allen

 

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024    ●   Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX        

 

February is Black History Month, and the library is highlighting this with a selection of books in the children’s section as well in the display near the front check-out area. Visit the library’s online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog to see our collection of the latest books, audiobooks, and DVDs. Patrons may also connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audio books and streaming videos by downloading the Libby® and SimplyE® apps.

QPL Pre-K Story Time happens each Tuesday 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in the Children’s section of the Quitman Public Library. It is a fun hour of stories and crafts designed for infants to 5 years. The lesson plans are Texas Certified Educator approved and presented by Erica Nelson.

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.

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Patron cards are for Wood County residents with photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17. Check out the library’s online TexShare® database at www.quitmanlibrary.org that is filled with invaluable 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.