Quitman Public Library Connections by Delene Allen
Thursday,
July 29 2021 ● Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX
During the 118th
Old Settler’s Reunion, volunteers from the Wood County TX Genealogical Society will
be available to assist visitors with family history research at the Quitman
Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 5, and Friday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
each day. Contact David Gilbreath at 972-977-7988 for an appointment, or just
stop by the library at 202 East Goode Street in downtown Quitman. Follow the
society’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.
July’s Money Camp wrapped
up nicely with an awards party for those who participated. Special thanks to
Peggy Lustig of Gateway to Libraries – Jacksonville TX for organizing this
regional event that was sponsored for the Quitman Public Library by City
National Bank - Quitman.
In August, the
library will recognize Dog Days of Summer with a special children’s display highlighting
dogs – man’s best friend. If a dog bookmarker is found in the book you check
out, you will receive a prize!
Summer lunch snacks are
available for children daily 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. until school begins and is
sponsored by the Quitman Rotary Club.
The In-Focus
Photography Club of East Texas meets every 4th Monday at the library
at 5:30 p.m. Knitting and crochet instruction class meets each Thursday 2 – 4
p.m. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and
patterns to trade. Cancer Cysters and Breast Friends support group meets in the
library’s community room on the last Tuesday of each month from 6 - 8 p.m. Call
903-850-3978 for more information.
Visit the library’s
website at www.quitmanlibrary.org where
you can find the TexShare database of reference resources and the latest eBooks,
audiobooks, and streaming video on OverDrive.
Library cards are free
to those 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. Wi-Fi is available 24/7. Keep
current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.
