QPL Connections by Delene Allen

 

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, November 17, 2022   ●   Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX

 

  The Quitman Public Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.

  During November, the library celebrates several events and highlighs each with displays of books, movies, audiobooks, and eBooks. Near the checkout area is a display of arranged by the QPL staff to help you plan for the holidays. Stop by and check it out.

The Wood County TX Genealogical Society invites family researchers and historians to 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.

The In-Focus Photography Club of East Texas meets every 4^th Monday in the library’s community room. The next meeting is Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. Visit with 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.

  Download the Libby® app to connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audio books and streaming video. Also, the online TexShare® database is loaded with invaluable and up-to-the-minute research tools and reference resources. Keep current at www.quitmanlibrary.org and www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Call us at (903) 763-4191.