QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Quitman Public Library Connections by Delene Allen
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX

During the Month of May, the library is highlighting Mother’s Day as well as Memorial Day with media displays designed by Melissa Frosch. Stop in and check it out.
Mark your calendar for the 2nd Friday Acoustical Music Jam on May 11 from 6 – 9 p.m. in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room. Doors open at 5 p.m. for those who want to tune up or practice. Acoustical musicians of all ages and skill levels are welcome, and listeners are welcome too. Refreshments are available, but feel free to bring anything you like. For more information, call 903-975-5745.
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. Also, sign up for email or text notifications to remind you when books are due.
The Quitman Public Library has earned the Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Call 903-763-4191 or visit our pages at www.quitmanlibrary.org and www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary. Wi-Fi is available 24/7.

Adult Services
QPL’s Get GED Ready class meets each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. with classes ending on May 24. After a summer break, the class will resume September 6, 2018.
Knitting and crochet instruction class meets each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s main gallery, and meets year-round. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and join the group for this free instruction.

Children’s Services
QPL Story Time is each Thursday at 2 p.m. and is designed for young readers and home-schooled students; however, anyone who wants to hear a great story is welcome. Upcoming themes: May 10 “Stop and Smell the Flowers” – May 17 “Mothers and Fathers are Important” – May 24 “It’s a Storytime Party at Gov. Hogg City Park – the last Story Time for the school year!”

Friends of the Library
The Friends will be on a summer break until Tuesday, September 11, 2018. 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, May 21, at 7 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room. Visit the group’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.

On Display
In the lobby showcase is a collection of garden fairy memorabilia and hand-crafted pieces on loan from Kimberly Strickland of Golden TX. Monthly arrangements are designed by Beverly Chamberlain. If you have items you would like to showcase, contact 903-763-4191.

New Arrivals
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