QPL
Connections by Delene Allen
Thursday,
Feb. 8, 2024 ● Wood
County Monitor – Wood County, TX
Don’t miss our free “Kick the Sugar Cravings” class
on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 1 - 2 p.m. presented by Denise Nix INHC, CFNC
and sponsored by Natural Grocers in Tyler. Denise graduated from the Institute
of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) with a Health Coach Certification and is also a
Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor through the Functional Nutrition
Alliance. You will learn how blood sugar impacts health and the steps to
maintain a healthy blood sugar balance to support increased energy, positive
mood, better sleep, and more.
February is Black History Month, and the library is
highlighting this with a selection of books in the children’s section as well
in the display near the front check-out area. Visit the
library’s online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog to see our collection of the latest books, audiobooks, and DVDs. Patrons may also connect
to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audio books and streaming videos by
downloading the Libby® and SimplyE® apps.
The Friends of the Quitman Public Library invite the public
to join this volunteer group of library supporters at monthly one-hour meetings
on second Thursdays at noon. Officers for FY24 are President – Jackie Blalock,
Vice-president – Sue Reynolds, Secretary – Anita Nance, Treasurer – Rebekah
Yeager.
There is something happening almost every day of the week at
the library! Free 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. Also, Wood County
Metal Detector Club, led by Jerry Tinney, meets on first Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Whyte Dove Writers’ Club, a distinctive group of local published authors, meets
monthly on second Tuesdays from 6 – 8:30 p.m. The Wood County TX
Genealogical Society meets each 3rd Monday at 5 p.m. in the library’s community
room. Painted Ladies meet regularly for painting instruction and projects, and Jean
Chancellor (903)763-8585 is the contact.
Notary service is generally
available at the library during regular business hours, but to guarantee an
appointment, call (903)763-2665. Notary fee is $10 per document.
Looking for a place to hold your next
meeting or event? The library offers a spacious community room with the latest
technological needs as well as a kitchenette. For lease information, contact
the front desk at (903)763-4191.
Patron cards are for Wood County residents
with photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17. Check out the library’s online
TexShare® database at www.quitmanlibrary.org that is filled
with invaluable research tools, homework help and reference resources. Keep
current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary. Library hours
are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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