Summer Reading at the Quitman Public Library - July 2016

Summer Reading 2016 “On Your Mark, Get Set …READ!” begins this month at the Quitman Public Library! Young readers are encouraged to stop in to register and pick up their reading game cards at the library’s front desk. Each Thursday in June, from 2 – 4 p.m., there will be an activity.  This Thursday, June 2nd, the theme is “Good Ol’ Times.” so join us at Gov. Jim Hogg City Park for some old time games like Simon Says, Red Rover, Mother May I?, Tug of War, and Heads Up 7up. We’ll also be playing washers, jacks, and marbles.

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Wood County Democrat – Quitman TX

May 11, 2016

         

It’s Mystery Month at the Quitman Public Library, and the line-up of books on display is looking criminally good. Stop by and check out what is new in adult, young adult and audio mysteries. For even more mysteries, download the OverDrive® app to connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming videos to enjoy on your electronic devices.

Keep track of your library account using your mobile device by entering quitman.biblionix.com in your browser. Log in using your library card number, and your password is the telephone number we have on file for your account (include dashes).  Search our online catalog for books, see if they are in, and place your hold.  You may track items you have checked out and renew them yourself.  To avoid overdues, there is a notification option where you can set reminders. 

The next 2^nd Friday Acoustical Jam Circle is Friday, May 13, 2016. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Everyone is invited to stop by and play or just listen to some great acoustical music. This month, we’re hoping to have a special guest jammer from The Texas Smoke Band.

Patron cards are available for those residents who can provide proof of residence in Wood County and photo identification.  A guardian must sign for children ages 5 - 17.  Regular hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Call 903-763-4191 for more information or visit our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org and keep up with current events on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.

Adult Services

General Educational Development GED® preparatory class, taught by Virginia Haney, will hold its last class for the year on Thursday, May 19^th, 2016 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library. There is no charge for GED classes, so stop by and Virginia will be happy to tell you more about the program and what to expect for classes this fall.

Art Class meets each Thursday from 5 – 6 p.m. and is taught by Sara de la Rosa. For more information and updates visit www.facebook.com/quitmanlibraryart.

Free knitting and crochet instruction is offered each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s main gallery and is taught by Virginia Hoffpauir. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and join the group.

Children’s Services

Join the Story Time Gang on on Thursday, May 12,  2016 from 2 – 3 p.m. to learn about this week’s theme: Transportation. We will talk about racing and NASCAR, read “Ride Flyboy” and “On the Move,” sing “The Wheels on the Bus,” and play a matching game.

Story Time is an educational hour filled with stories, crafts and plenty of fun. It is designed for young readers and home-schooled students; however anyone who wants to hear a great story is welcome.  For more information, call 903-763-BOOK (2665) or email Lillian Gray at graybooks88@gmail.com.

Friends of the Library

After a summer break, the Friends of the Quitman Public Library will meet again on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 to plan the fall book sale. The Friends is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.

Genealogy

The Wood County TX Genealogical Society will meet Monday, May 16, 2016 at the library. Volunteers are available, by appointment, to assist anyone who would like to learn more about family history research. Visit the group’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.

Advisory Board

                The Quitman Public Library Advisory Board is scheduled to meet in the Thurman Shamburger Community Room on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 6 p.m. This is an open meeting and the public is always welcome.

New Arrivals

The latest books, audiobooks and movies that have been added to our collection can always be found by visiting our online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Wood County Democrat – Quitman TX

May 4, 2016

         

The public is invited to the Friends of the Quitman Public Library regular meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at noon, to meet author Mary Gail Reed, one of three authors who write as Helen Foster Reed. Gail will be discussing their latest book, A Flock of Sparrows, a novel about five Texas widows, the storm of the century, and the strength of faith and friendship. There will be a covered dish lunch to celebrate the Friends last meeting of the season, so bring a dish and enjoy the fellowship.

The next 2^nd Friday Acoustical Jam Circle is Friday, May 13, 2016. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Everyone is invited to stop by and play or just listen to some great acoustical music.

Keep track of your library account using your mobile device by entering quitman.biblionix.com in your browser. Log in using your library card number, and your password is the telephone number we have on file for your account (include dashes).  Search our online catalog for books, see if they are in, and place your hold.  You may track items you have checked out and renew them yourself.  To avoid overdues, there is a notification option where you can set reminders. 

Patron cards are available for those residents who can provide proof of residence in Wood County and photo identification.  A guardian must sign for children ages 5 - 17.  Regular hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Call 903-763-4191 for more information or visit our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org.

Stop by soon and check out what your library has to offer. Keep up with current events on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.

Adult Services

General Educational Development GED® preparatory class, taught by Virginia Haney, will hold its last class for the year on Thursday, May 19^th, 2016 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library. There is no charge for GED classes, so stop by and Virginia will be happy to tell you more about the program and what to expect for classes this fall.

Art Class meets each Thursday from 5 – 6 p.m. and is taught by Sara de la Rosa. For more information and updates visit www.facebook.com/quitmanlibraryart.

Free knitting and crochet instruction is offered each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s main gallery and is taught by Virginia Hoffpauir. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and join the group.

Children’s Services

Join the Story Time Gang on on Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 2 – 3 p.m. to learn about this week’s theme: Mothers! Lillian Gray will be reading Are you my Mother?, How Many Kisses Do You Want?, and for a craft, the children will make their mothers hand flowers. Story Time is an educational hour filled with stories, crafts and plenty of fun. It is designed for young readers and home-schooled students; however anyone who wants to hear a great story is welcome.  For more information, call 903-763-BOOK (2665) or email Lillian Gray at graybooks88@gmail.com. 

Friends of the Library

The Friends invite everyone to a Potluck Dinner at noon on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, for a special hour of community fellowship at the Quitman Public Library!  Guest speakers will be authors Gail Reed and Helen Myers who make up two-thirds of the writing trio who write under the pen name of Helen Foster Reed. Their partner Madeleine Foster is unable to attend. They will be discussing their current book, A Flock of Sparrows.               

This will be the last meeting of the season, and after a summer break, the Friends will meet again on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. The Friends of the Quitman Public Library is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.

Genealogy

The Wood County TX Genealogical Society will meet Monday, May 16, 2016 at the library. Volunteers are available, by appointment, to assist anyone who would like to learn more about family history research. Visit the group’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.

On Display

                In the lobby showcase is a display, commemorating the 50^th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, arranged by the Elizabeth Denton English Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Among the interesting items are boots, medals, dog tags and a model of a 187^th Assault Helicopter.

New Arrivals

The latest books, audiobooks and movies that have been added to our collection can always be found by visiting our online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog Download the OverDrive® app on Google Play® to connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming videos for your electronic devices.