Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen

 

Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, October 10, 2024   ●   Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX            

 

On Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, from 1 – 3 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room, the Wood County TX Genealogical Society (WCTGS) will celebrate its 40^th Anniversary with an open house, and the public is invited. There will be exhibits, refreshments and guided tours of the library’s newly organized genealogical collection of family research materials and photographic archives. National Family History Month is observed in October, and volunteers are ready to help you record your family’s story. For more information, visit the society’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx.

 

Board Games for Teens group will meet on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 1 – 4 p.m. in the library’s community room. Bring a couple of board games that your teens enjoy, and you are welcome to bring along snacks and drinks to share. The group is designed for teens only (ages 13 – 19) and meet bi-weekly. The group is organized by Homeschoolers – Wood County, Texas.

 

The Friends of the Quitman Public Library will hold a one-hour meeting on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at noon. There will be a book review and discussion, and light refreshments will be available. For information about becoming a member contact Susan Lomanto or Rebekah Yeager at 903-763-4191. Friends is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.

 

In the lobby showcase, this month, is a patriotic display designed by members of the Elizabeth Denton English Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

 

Clubs that meet regularly at the library are: QPL Knitting and Crochet Group meets each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and patterns to trade. The Wood County Metal Detector Club, led by Jerry Tinney, meets on 1st 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. Call the library to learn more (903) 763-4191.

 

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.

 

The library subscribes to the TexShare Databases, and patrons may use their library card to access over 27,000 journals, over 171,000 eBooks, and over 15 million images, videos, and interactive resources. Link to the TexShare Databases on the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org or stop by during library hours for a demonstration.

 

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.

 

Visit the library’s online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog to see all the newest books, audiobooks, and DVDs ready to be checked out. Also, download the new Boundless® app to connect to our library’s newest additions of eBooks and audiobooks.