Quitman Public Library

Friday, September 29, 2023

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 ● Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX

The Friends of the Quitman Public Library is planning a Fall Book Sale to be held Oct. 31 – Nov. 3, 2023, in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room. Officers for FY24 are President – Jackie Blalock, Vice-president – Sue Reynolds, Secretary – Anita Nance, Treasurer – Rebekah Yeager. Friends of the Library invite the public to join this volunteer group of library supporters at monthly one-hour meetings on second Thursdays at noon. On Thursday, Oct. 12, a book review will be presented by Regina Gilbreath.

National Family History Month is observed in October. The Quitman Public Library along with the Wood County TX Genealogical Society invite family researchers, historians, and storytellers, to commemorate their family’s rich and deep history this month by allowing us to assist with beginning your genealogical tree. The society will meet on Monday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room.

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.

There is something happening almost every day of the week at the library! Shutterbugs 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. 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. Painted Ladies, formerly the Lost in the Woods Painters, meet regularly for painting instruction and projects. Contact Jean Chancellor 903-763-8585 for more information.

Notary service is generally available at the library during regular business hours, but to guarantee an appointment, call 903-763-4191. Effective Sept. 1, 2023, notary fees are now $10 for each document notarized per Texas Government Code 406.024.

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.

Friday, September 15, 2023

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, September 21, 2023 ● Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, so stop in 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.

There is always something to do at the library! 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. 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.

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 Quitman Public Library’s front desk to sign up today and have your picture made with the cardboard Dolly cutout!

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.

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. Effective Sept. 1, 2023, notary fees are now $10 for each document notarized per Texas Government Code 406.024.

Thursday, August 31, 2023

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, September 7, 2023 ● Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX

National Voter Registration Day is this country’s largest single-day non-partisan voter registration drive, and it happens Tuesday, September 29, 2023. The Quitman Public 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.

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.

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

Monday, August 21, 2023

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, August 24, 2023 ● Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX

The Quitman Public Library is recognizing Dog Days of Summer which is a time of particularly hot, unbearable weather during August. Stop by the library, cool off, and check out the displays near the front desk that celebrates these days of lethargy.

There is always something to do at the library! 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.

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 Quitman Public Library’s front desk to sign up today! As Dolly says, “You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children.”

Looking for a place to hold your next 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 Susan Lomanto or Delene Allen 903-763-4191.

Patron cards are 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. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.

Friday, July 21, 2023

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, July 27, 2023 ● Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX

Volunteers from The Wood County TX Genealogical Society will be on hand at the Quitman Public Library on Friday, August 4, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. to assist visitors with family history research during the 122^nd Wood County Old Settler’s Reunion. Follow the society’s page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.

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 Quitman Public 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, pattern exchange, and occasional field trips.

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 led by Jerry Tinney on first Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room.

The In-Focus Photography Club of East Texas meets monthly on last Mondays in the library’s community room. Join the club and network with other photographers, share ideas, and participate in photography-related contests and events. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the 6:30 p.m. meeting and workshop.

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.

Thursday, July 6, 2023

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, July 13, 2023 ● Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX

The Quitman Public Library invites parents to combat National Anti-boredom Month this July by bringing the kids 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.”

July 20 is International Chess Day, and the library is celebrating this by inviting you to play at our chess tables. There will be games going on all day. Visit the media display and find instructional books for chess and many other parlor games.

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.

The Wood County TX Genealogical Society will have volunteers on hand throughout the summer and during the Quitman Old Settler’s Reunion to assist you with your family history research. Contact Shirley Patrick (903) 312-8451for appointments and follow the society’s page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.

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.

Monday, June 26, 2023

Summer Reading 2023 Disco Party!