QPL Connections by Delene Allen

 

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026    ●   Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX

Quitman’s Sonic Drive-In and the library are partnering to celebrate the dog days of summer. Through Aug. 31, our youngest readers can check out any book about a dog and win a coupon for an ice cream cup.

The Friends of the QPL have rescheduled their Fabulous Fiction Book Sale for Sept. 1 – 4 starting at 10 a.m. each morning. Many of these fiction books are new and one-of-a-kind.

On Tuesday, Sep. 1, beginning at 10 a.m., the public is invited to visit Senior Life Solutions representatives in the lobby of the Quitman Public Library from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Senior Life Solutions is all about flexible mental health treatment for older adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or just trouble coping with life in general. Please call (903) 763-6064 for more information.          

                                                                                                                                     

Tutoring is available each Wednesday at 4 p.m. Whether you are studying for a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or just brushing up on your math skills, it is easier when you have a professional tutor who can guide you through the process. Contact Sara de la Rosa at saradelarosa@outlook.com.

The QPL Knitting & Crochet Club meets each Thursday from 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s lobby. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and enjoy free instruction and pattern exchange.

Wood County Metal Detector Club is all about metal detecting and historical research here in Wood and surrounding counties. If you are interested in digging for treasure, join the meeting 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.

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 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 Susan Lomanto or Delene Allen 903-763-4191.

Visit www.quitmanlibrary.org for the TexShare® database that opens access to over 27,000 journals, 171,000 eBooks, and 15 million images, videos, and interactive resources. Patrons may also connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audio books and streaming videos by downloading the Libby® app. Call us to sign up for email or text notifications to remind you when your books are due. Patron cards are free for Wood County residents with photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17. Our hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Wi-Fi is available 24/7. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.  

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QPL Connections by Delene Allen

 

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, July 31, 2026    ●   Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX

The Quitman Public Library is recognizing the “Dog Days of Summer” which refers to a time of particularly hot and humid weather occurring during the summer months of late July and August. You are invited to stop by the library, cool off, and check out the display near the front desk that celebrates these days of lethargy.  For our youngest summer readers, check out any book about a dog, and you win an ice cream cup courtesy of Quitman’s Sonic Drive-In through August 31.

It’s a Fiction Only Book Sale! The Friends of the QPL are holding a book sale from Aug. 7 – 8, 2026, in the community room. Many of these fiction books are new and one-of-a-kind.

Tutoring is available each Wednesday at 4 p.m. Whether you are studying for a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or just brushing up on your math skills, it is easier when you have a professional tutor who can guide you through the process. Contact Sara de la Rosa at saradelarosa@outlook.com.

The QPL Knitting & Crochet Club meets each Thursday from 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s lobby. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and enjoy free instruction and pattern exchange.

Wood County Metal Detector Club is all about metal detecting and historical research here in Wood and surrounding counties. If you are interested in digging for treasure, join the meeting 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.

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 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 Susan Lomanto or Delene Allen 903-763-4191.

Visit www.quitmanlibrary.org for the TexShare® database that opens access to over 27,000 journals, 171,000 eBooks, and 15 million images, videos, and interactive resources. Patrons may also connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audio books and streaming videos by downloading the Libby® app. Call us to sign up for email or text notifications to remind you when your books are due. Patron cards are free for Wood County residents with photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17. Our hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Wi-Fi is available 24/7. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.

 

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

 QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, July 16, 2026    ●   Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX

The Quitman Public Library invites parents to combat National Anti-boredom Month this July by bringing younger children in to use our Ignite by Hatch™ computers. Ignite gives kids access to interactive lessons and engaging activities that make learning fun and keep their academic performance on track during the summer. 

The Pilot Club of Quitman is a program partner of 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 library’s front desk to sign up today! As Dolly says, “You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children.”

The QPL Knitting & Crochet Club meets each Thursday from 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s lobby. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and enjoy free instruction and pattern exchange.

Wood County Metal Detector Club is all about metal detecting and historical research here in Wood and surrounding counties. If you are interested in digging for treasure, join the meeting 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.

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.

Patrons may connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audio books and streaming videos by downloading Libby®. 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 and reference resources. 

Patron cards are for Wood County residents with photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  

Free Concert with Joe McDermott

Joe McDermott will perform at the 

Quitman Public Library - Quitman TX on 

Friday June 26, 2026 at 1 p.m.

This Rural Concert Tour has been made possible by a grant from

Texas Commission on the Arts

Free to the public. All ages welcome.

 

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

 QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, June 4, 2026    ●   Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX

Summer Reading 2026 “Unearth a Story” programming, designed for ages PreK – 10yrs, is happening this month at the Quitman Public Library. It’s not too late to pick up your play card​ to earn prizes from Sonic - Quitman and free swim passes sponsored by Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis. Entertainment programs scheduled: June 10^th “Jurassic Magic!” with Mike Corry, Master Magician; June 17^th “Make Japanese Origami!” Japanese Origami Artist, Jojo Cain, will show us how to fold an array of dinosaurs; June 24^th “Dinosaur Movie Time!” with free popcorn, candy and drinks; June 26^th “Jon McDermott Concert and Prize Awards!” Jon will stop by on his tour for a special performance just for us. His tour is sponsored by the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Tutoring is available each Wednesday at 4 p.m. Whether you are studying for a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or just brushing up on your math skills, it is easier when you have a professional tutor who can guide you through the process. Contact Sara de la Rosa at saradelarosa@outlook.com.

QPL Knitting & Crochet Class regularly meets each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. at the library. Students of all ages and skill levels are invited to join this growing group.

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 information, contact the front desk at (903)763-4191.

Visit www.quitmanlibrary.org for the TexShare® database that opens access to over 27,000 journals, 171,000 eBooks, and 15 million images, videos, and interactive resources. Patron cards are available at no cost for those who provide photo identification and proof of residence in Wood County. Wi-Fi is available 24/7.

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

 
QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, May 21, 2026    ●   Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX

Summer Reading 2026 “Unearth a Story” is scheduled for the month of June with programming designed for ages PreK – 10yrs. Stop by the library and pick up your play card. Entertainment programs scheduled: June 3^rd “Unearth a Surprise!” with Wood County Metal Detector Club and discover coins, small dinosaur bones and other surprises; June 10^th “Jurassic Magic!” with Mike Corry, Master Magician; June 17^th “Make Japanese Origami!” Japanese Origami Artist, Jojo Cain, will show us how to fold an array of dinosaurs; June 24^th “Dinosaur Movie Time!” with free popcorn and drinks; June 26^th “Jon McDermott Concert and Prize Awards!” Jon will stop by on his tour for a special performance just for us. His tour is sponsored by the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Earning a General Educational Development (GED) certificate is easier when you have a professional tutor who can guide you through the process. Tutoring is available each Wednesday beginning at 4 p.m. Contact Sara de la Rosa at saradelarosa@outlook.com.

QPL Knitting & Crochet Class regularly meets each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. at the library. Students of all ages and skill levels are invited to join this growing group.

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 information, contact the front desk at (903)763-4191.

Visit www.quitmanlibrary.org for the TexShare® database that opens access to over 27,000 journals, 171,000 eBooks, and 15 million images, videos, and interactive resources. Patron cards are available at no cost for those who provide photo identification and proof of residence in Wood County. Wi-Fi is available 24/7.