QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, 27, 2026    ●   Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX

The Friends of the QPL Fabulous Fiction Book Sale is Sept. 1 – 4 starting at 10 a.m. each morning. Many of these fiction books are new and one-of-a-kind. Proceeds benefit the library’s summer reading program.

On Tuesday, Sep. 1, beginning at 10 a.m., the public is invited to visit with representatives from Senior Life Solutions in the lobby of the Quitman Public Library. Senior Life Solutions offers flexible mental health treatment for older adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or just trouble coping with life in general. Call (903) 763-6064 for more information.

Tutoring is available each Wednesday at 4 p.m. Whether you are studying for a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or just brushing up on your math skills, it is easier when you have a professional tutor who can guide you through the process. Contact Sara de la Rosa at saradelarosa@outlook.com.

The QPL Knitting & Crochet Club meets each Thursday from 2 – 4 p.m. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and enjoy free instruction.

Wood County Metal Detector Club regularly meets on first Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room.

Whyte Dove Writers’ Club meets monthly on second Tuesdays from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the library. Consider joining this distinctive group of local published authors.

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 information, contact the front desk at (903)763-4191.

Notary service is generally available at the library during regular business hours, but to guarantee an appointment, call Susan Lomanto or Delene Allen 903-763-4191.

Visit www.quitmanlibrary.org for the TexShare® database that opens access to over 27,000 journals, 171,000 eBooks, and 15 million images, videos, and interactive resources. Patrons may connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audio books and streaming videos by downloading the Libby® app. Patron cards are free for Wood County residents with photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17. Our hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Wi-Fi is available 24/7. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.