October 25, 2017
Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX
On
Thursday, Oct. 26, a representative from the Literacy Council of Tyler and
Tyler Junior College will meet with GED students from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Quitman
Public Library. This is a free workshop session to address questions and how
best to prepare for the exam.
The library will present “Spine-Chilling
Stories around the Campfire” on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 - 8 p.m. as part of
the Haunting at Hogg Park at Gov. Jim Hogg City Park. Stop by our booth for treats,
prizes, games, and share your scary stories.
The annual Friends of the Library Fall Book
Sale is set for Nov. 1 – 4 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day. Donations are
welcome, and proceeds will benefit children’s programs and book purchases. Come
early to help set up and preview the sale!
The next 2nd Friday Acoustical Music Jam is
Friday, Nov. 10, in the library’s community room. Acoustical musicians of all
ages and musical levels are invited to this informal jam from 6 – 9 p.m. An
open mic is set up for those who wish to perform. Listeners are welcome. Call
903-975-5745.
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. Hours
are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Visit the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org and keep up with current events
at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.
Adult Services
Rebekah Yeager
and Virginia Hoffpauir invite students
of all ages and skill levels to bring their own supplies and join the group for
free crochet and knitting instruction each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the
library’s main gallery. Learn to crochet ornaments for holiday gifts and
decorations.
Get
GED Ready @ QPL! The General Educational Development preparatory class meets
each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. and is designed to prepare adult students for the
test in a classroom environment that is motivational. There is no cost for the
class, and students can begin at any time. Students may bring their own
materials or purchase a class workbook for $15. Students work independently at
their own pace with a certified instructor assisting according to individual
need. Sign up at the library’s front desk, or call 903-763-4191.
Children’s
Services
Story Time meets each Thursday at 2 p.m. Lillian Gray plans an educational hour filled
with stories, crafts and plenty of fun. Upcoming themes are: Oct. 26 “Halloween
Party!” with a costume contest, games and prizes – Nov. 2 “Thinking and Thanking”
– Nov. 9 “What’s Your Favorite Pie?” – Nov. 16 “Turkey Time is Near” – Nov. 23
there will be no Story Time. – Nov 30 “When I Grow Up” Story Time is designed
for young readers and home-schooled students, but anyone who wants to hear a
great story is welcome. Call 903-763-BOOK (2665).
Friends of the
Library
The Friends invite everyone to bring a lunch
and join them for an hour of friendship as it welcomes Wood County Extension
Agent Angie Monk as the special guest speaker on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at noon. She
will be sharing healthy holiday meal tips.
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
invite family researchers, historians and storytellers, to commemorate their
family’s rich and deep history by allowing it’s volunteers to assist with
beginning your genealogical tree. Contact David Gilbreath at 972-977-7988.
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.
