Quitman Public Library: January 2018

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

January 31, 2018

Wood County Monitor - Wood County TX

Along with Valentine's Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health. The Quitman Public Library is highlighting this with a selection of materials located near the front checkout desk.

The 2nd Friday Acoustical Music Circle is Feb. 9 from 6 - 9 p.m. in the library’s community room. Acoustical musicians of all ages and musical levels are invited to join in, and listeners are always welcome.

A special thanks extends to Jack Neel for his generous donation of a 1-year subscription to Air & Space magazine.

Patron cards are for Wood County residents with photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17. Regular hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. TexShare® Databases and OverDrive® services as well as wi-fi are always available 24/7. Call 903-763-4191 or visit our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org and keep up with current events at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.

Adult Services

GED preparatory class meets each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. Students are guided independently according to an individually designed study plan using the Steck-Vaughn method. Sign up at the library’s front desk, or call 903-763-4191 for more information.

Knitting and crochet instruction class meets each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s main gallery. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and join the group for this free class.

Children’s Services

QPL Story Time is each Thursday at 2 p.m. It is designed for young readers and home-schooled students; however anyone who wants to hear a great story is welcome. Upcoming themes: Feb. 1 “The Chinese New Year: Year of the Dog” – Feb. 8 “Old Friends and New Friends” – Feb. 15 “It’s Mardi Gras! Valentine Party” – Feb. 22 “Have You Heard What’s Funny?”

Friends of the Library

The Friends invite everyone to bring a lunch and join them at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 13, for an hour of friendship to learn about “What You Really Should Give for Valentine’s Day” presented by Atty. Lucy Hebron. Tonya Nix will give her FOL 5-Minute No-Spoiler Book Review and one member always presents a short “What You May Not Know about Me.”

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 on Monday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.

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. Also, download the OverDrive® app to connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming videos for your electronic devices.

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

QPL Story Time

QPL Story Time on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 is All About The Chinese New Year - Year of the DOG! Join us at 2 p.m. for great stories, music, and crafts!

Story Time is designed for young readers and home-schooled students; however anyone who wants to hear a great story is welcome. #QPLstorytime

Quitman Public Library, 202 East Goode Street, Quitman TX 75783

903-763-4191

www.quitmanlibrary.org

Friday, January 26, 2018

Story Time - Feb 1, 2018

QPL Story Time on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 is All About The Chinese New Year - Year of the DOG! Join us at 2 p.m. for great stories, music, and crafts!

Story Time is designed for young readers and home-schooled students; however anyone who wants to hear a great story is welcome. Click HERE to visit our website.

Quitman Public Library

202 East Goode Street

P.O. Box 1677

Quitman TX 75783

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX

January is National “Get Organized” Month, and the library has a media display filled with ideas to help you clear or at least control the clutter. If your resolution is to exercise, diet, or just be a better person, this is the place to find the information you need to be successful.

The public is invited to a “Meet the Candidate” forum on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. in the Thurman Shamburger Community Room. This event is hosted by the Lake Country Republican Club.

The library appreciates those businesses in our community who offer routine services at reduced or no charge throughout the year. Special thanks go to Budget Business Systems, Bulldog Computer, City National Bank, Haskett Electric, Hog Computer, Mercy Mall, NetHealth, Peoples, Pott’s Feed Store, Ray Roberts Service, SuddenLink, Wood County Electric Cooperative, and the Wood County Monitor.

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

GED class is back in session and meets each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. The class is designed to prepare adult students for the test in an environment that is motivational. Sign up for this free class at the library’s front desk, or call 903-763-4191.

Rebekah Yeager and Virginia Hoffpauir invite students of all ages and skill levels to join the group for free crochet and knitting instruction each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s main gallery.

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: Jan. 18 “Go to the Circus!” – Jan. 25 “Shadow Boxes” (b.y.o. shoe box). 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 of the Quitman Public Library is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library and invite everyone to the meetings each second Tuesday at noon. The Friends are selling their brand new 95-page cookbook, “Tried and True Recipes from the Friends of the Quitman Public Library.” The books are available at the front check-out desk for $10 each.

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 for access to countless eBooks and audiobooks from the Quitman Public Library. You may check out up to five online items for your choice of 7 or 14 days.

On Display

Tonia Nix, of Yantis, is showcasing her Snoopy collection this month in the library’s lobby display case. She has been collecting Snoopy memorabilia since the 1970s and is a Charter Member of the Charles Schulz Museum. Among the interesting items is a Snoopy music box from 1968 that plays “Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag.”

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX

Begin the New Year with a new career! The Quitman Public Library will host a hiring event on Thursday, Jan. 4 from 1 - 4 p.m. sponsored by Express Employment Professionals of Tyler. For more information, contact Vicky Walton at 903-592-9999.

January is National “Get Organized” Month, and the library has a media display filled with ideas to help you clear, or at least control, the clutter for the New Year. If your resolution is to exercise, diet, or just be a better person, this is the place to find the information and books you need to be successful.

The next 2nd Friday Acoustical Music Jam is Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, 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. Light refreshments are available and listeners are always welcome. Call 903-975-5745 for more information.

The library appreciates those businesses in our community who offer routine services at reduced or no charge throughout the year in support of our local library. Special thanks go to the following: Budget Business Systems, Bulldog Computer, Haskett Electric, Hog Computer, Mercy Mall, Peoples, Pott’s Feed Store, Ray Roberts Service, SuddenLink, Wood County Electric Cooperative, and the Wood County Monitor.

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

GED class meets each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. The class is designed to prepare adult students for the test in an environment that is motivational. Sign up for this free class 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: Jan. 4 “All About Penguins” – Jan. 11 “Free Craft Day” – Jan. 18 “Go to the Circus!” – Jan. 25 “Shadow Boxes” (b.y.o. shoe box).

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 of the Library will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at noon. A special audio-video presentation will be “A Look Back at 2017” arranged by QPL staff.

The Friends are selling their brand new 95-page cookbook, “Tried and True Recipes from the Friends of the Quitman Public Library.” The books are available at the front check-out desk for $10 each. The Friends of the Quitman Public Library is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.