Story Time is designed for young readers and home-schooled students; however anyone who wants to hear a great story is welcome.
Quitman Public Library 202 East Goode Street, Quitman TX
Friday, September 15, 2017
QPL Story Time "Let's Fall Around"
QPL Story Time on Thursday, September 21, 2017 is All About "Let's FALL Around!" Join us at 2 p.m. in the library's community room for great stories, music, crafts and a few surprise treats!
Story Time is designed for young readers and home-schooled students; however anyone who wants to hear a great story is welcome.
Quitman Public Library 202 East Goode Street, Quitman TX
Story Time is designed for young readers and home-schooled students; however anyone who wants to hear a great story is welcome.
Quitman Public Library 202 East Goode Street, Quitman TX
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen
Week of September 13,
2017 Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX
International Read an Ebook Day is
September 18, and the Quitman Public Library is encouraging readers to give eBooks a try. If you
are a patron and have a mobile phone or reading device, download the OverDrive®
app for access to countless eBooks and audiobooks from the Northeast Texas
Digital Consortium. You may check out up to five online items for your choice
of 7 or 14 days. You can find OverDrive on our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a
time when the American Library Association and public libraries throughout the
country encourage students to get a free library card. Patron cards are
available for those residents who can provide proof of residence in Wood County
and photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5 - 17.
The 2nd Friday Acoustical Music Jam is
Friday, October 13, at the Quitman Public Library. Acoustical musicians of all
ages and musical levels are invited to jam from 6 – 9 p.m. There will be an
open mic set-up for those who wish to perform. Listeners are always welcome. Call
903-975-5745.
Notary
service is available at the library by appointment. Call 903-763-4191. Hours
are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Keep up with current events at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.
Adult Services
The fall
semester is beginning, so it is a perfect time Get GED Ready @ QPL! The GED
preparatory class meets each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. and is designed to prepare students for the GED
test. There is no cost for the class, but the workbook is $15. The library is
also a registered test site for courses that require an exam proctor.
Rebekah Yeager and Virginia Hoffpauir invite students of all ages and skill levels
to bring their own supplies and join the group for free crochet and knitting
instruction each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s main gallery.
Children’s
Services
Story Time meets each Thursday at 2 p.m. Lillian Gray plans an educational hour filled
with stories, crafts and plenty of fun. Upcoming themes are: Sep. 14 “Kings
& Queens and Other Things” – Sep. 21 “Let’s FALL Around” – Sep. 28 “Mother
Goose Knows All.
Story Time is designed for young readers and
home-schooled students, but anyone who wants to hear a great story is
welcome.
Friends of the
Library
The Friends will meet in the library’s
Shamburger Community Room on October 10 at noon. Special guest will be Joy
Johnson from the Northeast Public Health District in Tyler. The one-hour
meetings always include a “5-Minute No Spoiler Book Review,” and a short
presentation of “What You May Not Know about Me” that is always entertaining. The
Friends is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and
improvement of the library.
Genealogy
The Wood County Texas Genealogical Society
will meet on Monday, September 18, at 7 p.m. at the library. Club members gather at 6 p.m. for a
pre-meeting social at one of the area restaurants, and the public is invited to
join them. Contact David Gilbreath at 972-977-7988.
On Display
In the lobby showcase is a collection of
hand-made crocheted dresses modeled on 11 ½ inch dolls. The dresses were
crafted by Bonita Gray who began her hobby in 1996. One of the extraordinary
dresses has over 3000 seed pearls which took three months to design.
New Arrivals
The
latest books, audiobooks and movies that have been added to our collection can
always be found by visiting our online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog.
Sunday, September 3, 2017
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month
(QUITMAN, TX) – If you haven’t had a library card in years, or if your child needs his or her first card, September is the perfect month to get one. The Quitman Public Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to encourage everyone to get the best deal around – a free library card.
“Library cards are free for first-time accounts, and replacement cards for existing accounts are only $2.00,” says Director Delene Allen.
You can get a lot from having a library card. Currently, the Quitman Public Library holds around 30,000 items of fiction, non-fiction, audio books and movies in categories like reference, large print, western, biography, genealogy, easy reader, children’s, and young adult, just to name a few. Also, there are thousands of eBooks available from Overdrive® for card-holding patrons.
In addition, the Quitman Public Library subscribes to online TexShare Databases® where patrons can find the most current information available. “Some of the more popular databases are Heritage Quest, Legal Collection, Medline, Small Engine Repair Reference Center, Funk and Wagnall’s New Encyclopedia, and all Ebsco databases,” says Allen.
“People can turn to the library for materials, programs and services that support academic achievement, job skills and advancement, personal growth, research, or even entertainment from the pleasure of reading. The library also offers free Wi-Fi and Internet access,” says Allen.
Patron cards are available for those residents who can provide proof of residence in Wood County and provide photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17.
Stop the Quitman Public Library any Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. to get the best deal around – a free library card.
Delene Allen, Director
Quitman Public Library
quitmanlibrarian@gmail.com
903-763-4191
“Library cards are free for first-time accounts, and replacement cards for existing accounts are only $2.00,” says Director Delene Allen. You can get a lot from having a library card. Currently, the Quitman Public Library holds around 30,000 items of fiction, non-fiction, audio books and movies in categories like reference, large print, western, biography, genealogy, easy reader, children’s, and young adult, just to name a few. Also, there are thousands of eBooks available from Overdrive® for card-holding patrons.
In addition, the Quitman Public Library subscribes to online TexShare Databases® where patrons can find the most current information available. “Some of the more popular databases are Heritage Quest, Legal Collection, Medline, Small Engine Repair Reference Center, Funk and Wagnall’s New Encyclopedia, and all Ebsco databases,” says Allen.
“People can turn to the library for materials, programs and services that support academic achievement, job skills and advancement, personal growth, research, or even entertainment from the pleasure of reading. The library also offers free Wi-Fi and Internet access,” says Allen.
Patron cards are available for those residents who can provide proof of residence in Wood County and provide photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17.
Stop the Quitman Public Library any Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. to get the best deal around – a free library card.
Delene Allen, Director
Quitman Public Library
quitmanlibrarian@gmail.com
903-763-4191
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen
Quitman Library
Connections by Delene Allen
August 30, 2017 Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX
The Quitman Public Library joins libraries
across the country to remind parents that the most important school supply of
all is your library card! Patron cards are available for those residents who
can provide proof of residence in Wood County and photo identification. A
guardian must sign for children ages 5 - 17.
If you have a mobile phone or reading device,
download the OverDrive® app for access to countless eBooks and audiobooks from
the Quitman Public Library. You may check out up to five online items for your
choice of 7 or 14 days. You can find OverDrive on our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org.
The 2nd Friday Acoustical Music Jam is
Friday, September 8, at the Quitman Public Library. Acoustical musicians of all ages and musical
levels are invited to jam from 6 – 9 p.m. There will be an open mic set-up for
those who wish to perform. Listeners are always welcome. Call 903-975-5745.
Notary service is available at the library by
appointment. Call 903-763-4191. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10
a.m. until 6 p.m. Keep up with current events at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.
Adult Services
Get GED Ready
@ QPL! The GED preparatory class meets each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. It is designed to prepare students for the GED test.
There is no cost for the class, but the workbook is $15. The library is also a
registered test site for courses that require an exam proctor.
Rebekah Yeager and Virginia Hoffpauir invite students of all ages and skill levels
to bring their own supplies and join the group for free crochet and knitting
instruction each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s main gallery.
Advisory Board
The Quitman Public Library Advisory Board
will meet Tuesday, September 12, at 1 p.m. in the Shamburger Community Room.
Children’s
Services
Story Time meets each Thursday at 2 p.m. Lillian Gray plans an educational hour filled
with stories, crafts and plenty of fun. Upcoming themes are: Sep. 7 “All About Little
Bear and his Friends” – Sep. 14 “Kings & Queens and Other Things” – Sep. 21
“Let’s FALL Around” – Sep. 28 “Mother Goose Knows All.
Story Time is designed for young readers and
home-schooled students, but anyone who wants to hear a great story is
welcome.
Friends of the
Library
The Friends will hold its first meeting of
the 2017-18 season in the library’s Shamburger Community Room on September 11 at
noon. Meetings always include a “5-Minute No Spoiler Book Review,” and a short
presentation of “What You May Not Know about Me” that is always entertaining.
Friends is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and
improvement of the library. Officers for 2017-2018 are Cathy Dye – President,
Beverly Chamberlain – Vice President, Lillian Gray – Secretary, Rebekah Yeager
– Treasurer, and Diane Moseley – Hospitality.
Genealogy
The Wood County Texas Genealogical Society
will meet on Monday, September 18, at 7 p.m. at the library. Club members gather at 6 p.m. for a
pre-meeting social at one of the area restaurants, and the public is invited to
join them. Contact David Gilbreath at 972-977-7988.
New Arrivals
The
latest books, audiobooks and movies that have been added to our collection can
always be found by visiting our online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog.
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
(QUITMAN, TX) – If you haven’t had a
library card in years, or if your child needs his or her first card, September
is the perfect month to get one. The Quitman Public Library joins with the
American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to encourage everyone
to get the best deal around – a free library card.
“Library cards are free for first-time
accounts, and replacement cards for existing accounts are only $2.00,” says
Director Delene Allen.
You can get a lot from having a
library card. Currently, the Quitman Public Library holds around 30,000 items
of fiction, non-fiction, audio books and movies in categories like reference,
large print, western, biography, genealogy, easy reader, children’s, and young
adult, just to name a few. Also, there are thousands of eBooks available from Overdrive®
for card-holding patrons.
In addition, the Quitman Public
Library subscribes to online TexShare Databases® where patrons can find the
most current information available. “Some of the more popular databases are
Heritage Quest, Legal Collection, Medline, Small Engine Repair Reference
Center, Funk and Wagnall’s New Encyclopedia, and all Ebsco databases,” says
Allen.
“People can turn to the library for
materials, programs and services that support academic achievement, job skills
and advancement, personal growth, research, or even entertainment from the
pleasure of reading. The library also offers free Wi-Fi and Internet access,”
says Allen.
Patron
cards are available for those residents who can provide proof of residence in
Wood County and provide photo identification.
A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17.
Stop the Quitman Public Library any Tuesday
through Friday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. to get the best deal around – a free
library card.
Delene Allen, Director
Quitman Public Library
903-763-4191
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen
August 16, 2017 Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX
August is National Golf Month, so let your first swing be to swing by the Quitman Public Library to check out our collection of the best books on golf written by those who best know the game.
We still have a few eclipse viewing glasses, and the last day to pick those up will be Friday, August 18, 2017, before 6 p.m.
On display near the front desk is a reading collection presented by Melissa Frosch called “100 Books to Read Before You Die.” Among the titles in the collection are older standards like The Grapes of Wrath, Where the Red Fern Grows and Catch 22, as well as contemporary classics like Lonesome Dove, Outlander, and Watership Down.
It’s almost time for school, so the Quitman Public Library joins libraries across the country to remind parents that the most important school supply of all is @ your library® - it's your library card! Patron cards are available for those residents who can provide proof of residence in Wood County and photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5 - 17.
The 2nd Friday Acoustical Music Jam at the Quitman Public Library is Friday, September 8, 2017. Acoustical musicians of all ages and musical levels are invited to join in from 6 – 9 p.m. in the library’s community room. There will be an open mic set-up for those who wish to perform. Listeners are always welcome. For more information, call 903-975-5745.
Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Keep up with current events on at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary and visit our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org for links to OverDrive and the TexShare Databases.
Adult Services
Get GED Ready @ QPL! The GED preparatory class meets each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. and is taught by certified instructor, Susan Resnik. The class is designed to prepare students for the GED test. Call 903-763-4191 or stop by on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. to meet with the instructor. There is no cost for the class, but the workbook is $15. The library is also a registered test site for distance learners taking online courses that require a proctor.
Rebekah Yeager and Virginia Hoffpauir invite students of all ages and skill levels to bring their own supplies and join the group for free knitting and crochet instruction each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s main gallery.
Advisory Board
The Quitman Public Library Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 1 p.m. in the Shamburger Community Room. The public is always welcome to attend.
Friends of the Library
The Friends will hold their first meeting of the 2017-18 season in the library’s Shamburger Community Room at noon on September 11, 2012.
Officers for 2017-2018 are Cathy Dye – President, Beverly Chamberlain – Vice President, Lillian Gray – Secretary, Rebekah Yeager – Treasurer, and Diane Moseley – Hospitality. QPL Library Friends is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.
Genealogy
The Wood County Texas Genealogical Society will meet on Monday, September 18, 2017, at 7 p.m. at the library. Club members gather at 6 p.m. for a pre-meeting social at one of the area restaurants, and the public is invited to join them. Contact David Gilbreath at 972-977-7988.
New Arrivals
The latest books, audiobooks, and movies that have been added to our collection can always be found by visiting our online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog. Also, download the OverDrive® app to connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming videos for your electronic devices.
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen
July 19, 2017 Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX
July is National Air-Conditioning Appreciation Month. One of the best ways to celebrate this event is to take a break at the Quitman Public Library where you can read the newspaper, enjoy a magazine, check your email, find a book on your favorite subject, or visit with friends. July is also National Anti-boredom month and the library is showcasing some great summer reads and movies to aid in the fight against boredom.
The 2nd Friday Acoustical Music Circle is always on the second Friday of the month at the Quitman Public Library. The next acoustical jam is Friday, August 11, 6 - 9 p.m. Acoustic musicians of all ages and musical levels are invited to join in, and listeners are always welcome. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call 903-952-8305.
Patron cards are available for those residents who can provide proof of residence in Wood County and photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17. Regular hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Call 903-763-4191 for more information or visit our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org.
Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Keep up with current events on at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary and visit our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org for links to OverDrive and the TexShare Databases. Stop by soon and check out what your library has to offer.
Adult Services
GED preparatory classes are continuing throughout the summer. The class meets each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. and is taught by certified instructor, Susan Resnik. The class is designed to prepare students for the GED test. Call 903-763-4191 or stop by on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. to meet with the instructor. There is no cost for the class, but the GED workbook is $15.
Rebekah Yeager and Virginia Hoffpauir invite students of all ages and skill levels to bring their own supplies and join the group for free knitting and crochet instruction each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s main gallery.
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Quitman Public Library recently held its last meeting of the season and will meet again in September 2017 after Summer Break. Officers for 2017-2018 are Cathy Dye – President, Beverly Chamberlain – Vice President, Lillian Gray – Secretary, Rebekah Yeager – Treasurer, and Diane Moseley – Hospitality.
Friends is an active group of men and women dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.
On Display
In the lobby showcase, during the month of July, is a selection of hand-crafted needlework items from the collections of several local crafters. Among the interesting items is an award-winning quilt designed and hand-stitched by Virginia Hoffpauir.
New Arrivals
We have added a number of great summertime reads to get you through the hot days ahead. The latest books, audiobooks and movies can always be found by visiting our online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog. Download the OverDrive® app to connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming videos for your electronic devices. Enjoy your summer!
July is National Air-Conditioning Appreciation Month. One of the best ways to celebrate this event is to take a break at the Quitman Public Library where you can read the newspaper, enjoy a magazine, check your email, find a book on your favorite subject, or visit with friends. July is also National Anti-boredom month and the library is showcasing some great summer reads and movies to aid in the fight against boredom.
The 2nd Friday Acoustical Music Circle is always on the second Friday of the month at the Quitman Public Library. The next acoustical jam is Friday, August 11, 6 - 9 p.m. Acoustic musicians of all ages and musical levels are invited to join in, and listeners are always welcome. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call 903-952-8305.
Patron cards are available for those residents who can provide proof of residence in Wood County and photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17. Regular hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Call 903-763-4191 for more information or visit our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org.
Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Keep up with current events on at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary and visit our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org for links to OverDrive and the TexShare Databases. Stop by soon and check out what your library has to offer.
Adult Services
GED preparatory classes are continuing throughout the summer. The class meets each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. and is taught by certified instructor, Susan Resnik. The class is designed to prepare students for the GED test. Call 903-763-4191 or stop by on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. to meet with the instructor. There is no cost for the class, but the GED workbook is $15.
Rebekah Yeager and Virginia Hoffpauir invite students of all ages and skill levels to bring their own supplies and join the group for free knitting and crochet instruction each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. in the library’s main gallery.
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Quitman Public Library recently held its last meeting of the season and will meet again in September 2017 after Summer Break. Officers for 2017-2018 are Cathy Dye – President, Beverly Chamberlain – Vice President, Lillian Gray – Secretary, Rebekah Yeager – Treasurer, and Diane Moseley – Hospitality.
Friends is an active group of men and women dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.
On Display
In the lobby showcase, during the month of July, is a selection of hand-crafted needlework items from the collections of several local crafters. Among the interesting items is an award-winning quilt designed and hand-stitched by Virginia Hoffpauir.
New Arrivals
We have added a number of great summertime reads to get you through the hot days ahead. The latest books, audiobooks and movies can always be found by visiting our online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog. Download the OverDrive® app to connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming videos for your electronic devices. Enjoy your summer!
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