Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen

Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, August 1, 2019   ●   Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX    

  August is National Golf Month, so let your first swing be by the Quitman Public Library to check out our large collection of some of the best books and DVDs on golf.

  Jim Kinsel from Workforce Solutions of East Texas will be at the library on Friday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to assist job seekers. No appointment is necessary.

  The 2^nd Friday Acoustical Jam is Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. Musicians of all ages and musical levels are invited to join in from 6 – 9 p.m. in the library’s community room. There will be an open mic set-up for those who wish to perform. Listeners are always welcome, and you never know when a well-known musician may surprise us with a visit. For more information, call 903-975-5745.

  Quitman Public Library joins libraries across the country to remind parents that the most important school supply of all is a library card! 

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 our pages at www.quitmanlibrary.org and www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.  Wi-Fi is available 24/7. 

           

Adult Services

  Online GED test preparatory registration and course assistance is available on Thursdays (language arts) and Fridays (mathematics) from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

  Notary service is available at the library during regular business hours, but to guarantee an appointment, call 903-763-4191.

  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 instruction.

 

Children’s Services

  Through Aug. 16, 2019, the Quitman Public Library will host Summer Lunch for Kids every Tuesday – Friday at noon. This is a no-cost program sponsored by Quitman & Liberty Methodist Men to ensure that kids in our community do not go hungry during the summer months.

  QPL Story Time is on break until Sep. 25, 2019. Special thanks to Peoples Telephone for sponsoring QPL Story Time crafts and activities. For more information, contact Terri Bennett at 903-763-4191. 

Friends of the Library

  The Friends will be on summer break until Tuesday, Sep. 10, 2019. You may sign up for the monthly Friends of the Quitman Public Library Newsletter or obtain more information about becoming a member by contacting Rebekah Yeager at 903-763-4191. Friends is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.

Genealogy

  The Wood County TX Genealogical Society will have volunteers on hand during Old Settler’s weekend to assist you with your family history research, according to WCTGS President, David Gilbreath. Contact a member by calling the library or through the society’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.

New Arrivals

  Visit the library’s online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog to see all the latest books, audiobooks, and DVDs ready to be checked out. Also, download the OverDrive® app to connect to our library’s newest additions of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming video.