QPL
Connections by Delene Allen
Thursday,
October 20, 2022 ● Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX
Friends of
the Quitman Public Library invites new members to join them for National
Friends of Libraries Week. During Oct. 17 – 21, libraries across the country
recognize Friends for their dedication to the growth of public libraries. For
the remainder of the month, membership dues will be waived, so now is the time
to join! The next meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at noon in the library’s
Thurman Shamburger Community Room.
Don’t miss
the FOL Fall Book Sale to be held Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Nov. 4, 2022
from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day. Call for more information (903) 763-4191.
During
October, the Quitman Public Library is celebrating several events and
highlighting each with displays of books, movies, audiobooks, and eBooks. Near
the checkout area is a display of books arranged by the QPL Staff to highlight
Women’s History Month and Halloween.
October is
“TeenTober,” a nationwide celebration that promotes teen services in the
library as well as online for those 12-18 years of age to "Read for the
Fun of It!" Stop by and check out our newest fall arrivals.
The Wood
County TX Genealogical Society invites family researchers, historians, and
storytellers, to join them and work together on your genealogical tree. The
society will meet on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022 at 7 p.m. at the library. Contact
Shirley Patrick (903) 312-8451for meeting confirmation and follow the society’s
Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.
Photographers
of all levels are invited to the “In-Focus Photography Club of East Texas” that
now meets every 4th Monday in the library’s community room. The next
meeting is Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. Meet other photographers, share ideas, and
participate in photography-related contests and events. Social hour begins at
5:30 p.m. followed by the 6:30 p.m. meeting and workshop.
Knitting and crochet instruction class meets
each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the lobby. Students of all ages and skill levels
may bring their own supplies and join the group for free instruction.
Adult
GED support services are available for students who have registered online at www.ged.com. Certified instructors are available in
the computer area at the library on Wednesdays to assist with reading/writing
skills and math.
Keep current at www.quitmanlibrary.org and www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.
Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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