Quitman Library
Connections by Delene Allen
Thursday, November
21, 2019 ● Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX
The newly formed Quitman Bridge Club meets
at 2 p.m. on Thursdays in the Thurman Shamburger Room of the Quitman Public
Library. Bridge is the ultimate trick-taking card game and is a sport
recognized by the World Bridge Federation and the International Olympic
Committee. Master Bridge player, Randy Lauser, is the instructor. Beginners are
welcome.
The 2nd Friday Acoustical Jam is
Friday, Dec. 13 from 6 – 9 p.m. in the library’s community room. Musicians of
all ages and musical levels are invited to join in. There is an open mic set-up
for those who wish to perform. Listeners are always welcome. For more
information, call Eugene Allen at 903-975-5745.
The library appreciates volunteers Madison Webber
and Lauren Tucker, who help on Thursdays and Fridays, and Terri Bennett who volunteers
on Wednesdays for Story Time.
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
Jim Kinsel from Workforce Solutions of East
Texas will be at the library on Friday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to assist
job seekers. No appointment necessary.
Online GED test
preparatory course assistance is available on Tuesdays (language arts) and
Fridays (mathematics) from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Visit www.ged.com to create your account.
Knitting and crochet instruction class meets
each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s main lobby. Students of all ages and
skill levels may bring their own supplies and join the group for free
instruction.
Notary service
is available at the library during regular business hours, but to guarantee an
appointment, call 903-763-4191.
Children’s Services
QPL Story Time is every Wednesday at 2 p.m. We will “Talk
Turkey” on Nov. 20 and Nov. 27 with Thanksgiving-themed games, snacks, crafts
and music. For more
information, contact Terri Bennett at 903-763-4191.
Friends of the Library
The public
is invited to attend the Friends of the Quitman Public Library meeting on Tuesday,
Dec. 10, 2019. Special guests will be the FUMC - Quitman Handbell Choir under
the direction of Becky Bradfield.
You may sign up for the monthly Friends of
the Quitman Public Library Newsletter by contacting Rebekah Yeager at 903-763-4191.
Friends is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and
improvement of the library and welcomes new members throughout the year.
Genealogy
The Wood County TX Genealogical Society
invites researchers to commemorate their family’s rich and deep history this holiday
season. The society has workshops on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
in the Shamburger Community Room. For more information, contact David Gilbreath
at 972-977-7988 and visit the
society’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.
On
Display
Rebekah Yeager and Ethel Divinia have
designed a display in the lobby showcase called “Time for Tea.” There are tea
sets and cups that range from new to vintage and are from near and far. If you
have a collection to show in the monthly display case, contact the library.
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.
