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Friday, January 25, 2019

QPL Connections by Delene Allen


Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen
Wednesday, January 30, 2019      Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX
 
  February is Black History Month, and the Quitman Public Library is highlighting this with a selection of books in the children’s section as well in the display near the front check-out area. February is also for valentines, so stop by and check out a romantic movie from our large collection of DVDs.
  Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, marks the seventh anniversary of the 2nd Friday Acoustic Music Jam at the library. Acoustical musicians of all ages and musical levels are invited to join in from 6 - 9 p.m. There will be an open mic set-up for those who wish to perform. Listeners are always welcome. Call 903-975-5745 for more information.

  There will be no free Federal Income Tax assistance at the Quitman Public Library this tax season. Printed Forms 1040, 1040 A, and 1040 EZ are available here. The AARP Tax Aide office can help with locating the nearest free tax preparation site by calling 1-888-227-7669. Public computers, with no time limits, are available at the library for patrons to file online during regular business hours. Public Wi-Fi is available 24/7.
  Patron cards are for Wood County residents with photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Call 903-763-4191 or visit our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org. Keep up with current events on our Facebook page 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.
  It’s always a great time to Get Your GED @ QPL! Adult General Educational Development (GED) support services with assistance provided by State-certified instructor is offered each Thursday, 4 – 6 p.m. in the library’s public computer area.

Children’s Services
  Story Time, designed for young readers and home-schooled students, meets each Wednesday at 2 p.m.  Lillian Gray plans an educational hour filled with stories, crafts and plenty of fun. Upcoming events:  Jan. 30 – Fun Day with Hot Cocoa and a Movie; Feb. 6 – How Big is America?; Feb. 13 – Valentine Party!; Feb. 20 – What’s Different About Me?; Feb. 27 Talk About Bullies!
  Special thanks to Peoples Telephone – Quitman TX for funding and sponsorship of this year’s crafts and activities.


Friends of the Library
  Friends of the Quitman Public Library meet Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at noon in the Shamburger Community Room.  The Friends invite join them for an hour of friendship including a short meeting that always includes a “5-Minute No Spoiler Book Review,” a short presentation of “Show and Tell” from one of the members. Special speaker is Mike Holbrook with the East Texas Symphony Orchestra.
  Friends of the Quitman Public Library is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.

Genealogy
  Wood County TX Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. Follow the society’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx. For more information, contact David Gilbreath at 972-977-7988.



New Arrivals
  Visit the library’s online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog to see what is new. Download the OverDrive® app to connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming video. 


On Display
  The theme for the lobby show case for February is “Valentine’s Day” with items displayed from the collection of Beverly Chamberlain.

Monday, January 14, 2019

QPL Connections by Delene Allen


Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen
Wednesday, January 16, 2019      Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX
 
  January is “Get Healthy, Stay Healthy” month.  If you have resolved to exercise, diet, or just be a better person, the library has the information and books you need to be successful. 
  There will be no free Federal Income Tax assistance at the Quitman Public Library this tax season. The AARP Tax Aide office can help you locate your nearest free tax preparation site by calling 1-888-227-7669. The library will have printed 2018 Forms 1040, 1040 A, and 1040 EZ. Also, public computers are available at the library for patrons to file online during regular business hours. Public Wi-Fi is available 24/7.
  The 2nd Friday Acoustic Jam at the Quitman Public Library on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 from 6 – 9 p.m. Musicians of all ages and musical levels are invited to join in with acoustical instruments only. Beginners are welcome to come early to workshop at 5 p.m. Listeners are always welcome at this free event. Contact Eugene Allen at 903-975-5745.

  Patron cards are available for those who provide photo identification and proof of residence in Wood County. A guardian must sign for children ages 5 - 17.  Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary and visit the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org.
                               

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.
  Adult GED support services with assistance provided by State-certified instructor is offered each Thursday, 4 – 6 p.m. in the library’s public computer area.


Children’s Services
  Story Time meets each Wednesday at 2 p.m.  Lillian Gray plans an educational hour filled with stories, crafts and plenty of fun. Upcoming events: Jan. 16 – It’s Wet and Cold!; Jan. 23 – Snowman – What’s His Story?; Jan. 30 – Fun Day with Hot Cocoa and a Movie!; Feb. 6 – Why We Have America?
  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 invites everyone to its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at noon in the Thurman Shamburger Community Room. The Friends is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.


Genealogy
  Wood County TX Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. Follow the society’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx. For more information, contact David Gilbreath at 972-977-7988.


On Display
  In the lobby showcase is a collection of hobby crafts and books to commemorate January as National Hobby Month. The items are on loan from Beverly Chamberlain.

New Arrivals
  Visit the library’s online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog to see what is new. Download the OverDrive® app to connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming video.