Quitman
Library Connections by Delene Allen
Wood
County Monitor – Quitman TX
Thursday,
August 27, 2020
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a
time when libraries nationwide join to remind parents, caregivers and students
that owning a library card is a great step towards academic achievement and
lifelong learning. Cards are available for those who can provide proof of
residence in Wood County and photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5 -
17.
QPL Story Time begins Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2020
at 2 p.m. Terri Bennett creates a fun-filled hour of reading, learning, crafts,
games, and special treats. The program is designed for young readers and
homeschooled children of all ages. Upcoming themes: Sep. 9 “Popsicles®
Welcome-Back Social” – Sep.16 “Dinosaurs!” making fossils craft. Special thanks
to Peoples - Quitman for sponsoring QPL Story Time crafts.
Teachers are encouraged to download the
OverDrive® app to connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audio
books and streaming video. Many
new e-books aimed for elementary-aged children are available online by visiting
the library’s home page. These virtual books are narrated in several different
languages. Also, the online TexShare
Database is loaded with invaluable and up-to-the-minute research tools and
reference resources. Visit the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org.
Friends of the Library will kick off the new
season on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2020 at noon in the library’s community room. The ‘FOL
Welcome Back Social” will feature light refreshments. Now is a great time to
join this active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of
the library.
Knitting and crochet instruction class meets
each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the Shamburger Community Room. Students of all ages
and skill levels may bring their own supplies and join the group for free
instruction.
The Wood County TX Genealogical Society will
meet at Monday, Sep. 17, 2020 at 7 p.m. in the library’s Thurman Shamburger
Community Room. Contact David Gilbreath at 972-977-7988 for details and follow
the society’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.
The library is operating in accordance with
current State guidelines with regular hours of Tuesday through Friday from 10
a.m. until 6 p.m. Visitors are
encouraged to wear protective masks and allow others plenty of personal space.
All patron areas are regularly disinfected with industrial grade sanitizer.
Contact the library by phone at 903-763-4191,
fax 903-763-2532, text 903-952-8305 or by email at quitmanlibrarian@gmail.com. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.
