2nd Friday Acoustic Jam! 6 - 9 p.m.

QPL Story Time is Each Thursday at 2 p.m.

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale NOV 1 - 4

Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen

October 25, 2017 Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX   

  On Thursday, Oct. 26, a representative from the Literacy Council of Tyler and Tyler Junior College will meet with GED students from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library. This is a free workshop session to address questions and how best to prepare for the exam.

  The library will present “Spine-Chilling Stories around the Campfire” on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 - 8 p.m. as part of the Haunting at Hogg Park at Gov. Jim Hogg City Park. Stop by our booth for treats, prizes, games, and share your scary stories.

  The annual Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is set for Nov. 1 – 4 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day. Donations are welcome, and proceeds will benefit children’s programs and book purchases. Come early to help set up and preview the sale!

  The next 2nd Friday Acoustical Music Jam is Friday, Nov. 10, in the library’s community room. Acoustical musicians of all ages and musical levels are invited to this informal jam from 6 – 9 p.m. An open mic is set up for those who wish to perform. Listeners are welcome. Call 903-975-5745.

  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.  Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.  Visit the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org and keep up with current events at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.

Adult Services

  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. Learn to crochet ornaments for holiday gifts and decorations.

  Get GED Ready @ QPL! The General Educational Development preparatory class meets each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. and is designed to prepare adult students for the test in a classroom environment that is motivational. There is no cost for the class, and students can begin at any time. Students may bring their own materials or purchase a class workbook for $15. Students work independently at their own pace with a certified instructor assisting according to individual need. Sign up at the library’s front desk, or call 903-763-4191.

 

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: Oct. 26 “Halloween Party!” with a costume contest, games and prizes – Nov. 2 “Thinking and Thanking” – Nov. 9 “What’s Your Favorite Pie?” – Nov. 16 “Turkey Time is Near” – Nov. 23 there will be no Story Time. – Nov 30 “When I Grow Up” Story Time is designed for young readers and home-schooled students, but anyone who wants to hear a great story is welcome. Call 903-763-BOOK (2665).

Friends of the Library

  The Friends invite everyone to bring a lunch and join them for an hour of friendship as it welcomes Wood County Extension Agent Angie Monk as the special guest speaker on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at noon. She will be sharing healthy holiday meal tips.  The Friends of the Quitman Public Library is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.

Genealogy

  The Wood County TX Genealogical Society invite family researchers, historians and storytellers, to commemorate their family’s rich and deep history by allowing it’s volunteers to assist with beginning your genealogical tree. 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. 

Quitman Library Connections by Delene Allen

October 11, 2017 Wood County Monitor – Quitman TX   

  National Family History Month, which is observed annually during the month of October, has grown and evolved since its 2001 origin in Congress. The Quitman Public Library along with the Wood County TX Genealogical Society invite family researchers, historians and storytellers, to commemorate their family’s rich and deep history this month by allowing us to assist with beginning your genealogical tree. The society will meet on Monday, October 16, at 7 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library and the public is invited. For more information, contact David Gilbreath at 972-977-7988.

  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 this informal 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.

  Quitman Public Library 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.  Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Keep up with current events at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary and visit the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org.

Adult Services

  Get GED Ready @ QPL! GED® or General Educational Development preparatory class meets each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. and is designed to prepare adult students for the test in a classroom environment that is motivational. There is no cost for the class, and students can begin at any time. Students may bring their own materials or purchase a class workbook for $15. Students work independently at their own pace with a certified instructor assisting according to individual need. Sign up at the library’s front desk, or call 903-763-4191 for more information.

  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: Oct. 12 “Everything that is Scary” – Oct. 19 “All About Fire Safety” – Oct. 26 “Halloween Party!” with a costume contest, games and prizes.

  Story Time is designed for young readers and home-schooled students, but anyone who wants to hear a great story is welcome. Call 903-763-BOOK (2665).

Friends of the Library

  The annual FOL Fall Book Sale is set for November 1 – 4 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Donations are welcome.

On Display

  In the lobby showcase is a Halloween display designed by Beverly Chamberlain. Hand-painted pumpkins created by the Story Time children line the front of the display.

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.

Get GED Ready @ QPL!

GED® or General Educational Development preparatory class meets each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m.

The class is designed to prepare students for the test in a classroom environment along with other students.

There is no cost for this motivational class, and you can begin at any time.

Students may bring their own materials or purchase a class workbook for $15.

Students work independently at their own pace with a certified instructor assisting according to individual need.

Sign up at the library’s front desk, or call 903-763-4191 for more information.

Genealogy vs. Family History – There is a Difference

  In helping patrons with family research, I have found myself using the terms genealogy and family history interchangeably. I began to wonder whether or not the terms were synonymous. What I found is, although they overlap, there is indeed a difference between genealogy and family history.

Genealogy Pedigree Chart

  By definition, genealogy is a study of family ancestors with pertinent data such as birth, marriage and death dates. Genealogy is specifically concerned with tracing family lineages and determining kinship. For example, a genealogical record may be needed for certain legal situations that deal with inheritance, and it is most definitely required proof for membership in societies like the Daughters of the American Revolution. A genealogy researcher will begin by recording parents’ full names and then enter facts about birth, marriage and death dates. It is helpful to make a simple pedigree chart starting with yourself and work your way backward. For the family history researcher, this record of factual genealogy is the starting point for creating a family narrative.

  Family history tells the story of your family and highlights individual biographies, achievements, social standings, economic status, land ownership, medical issues, military history, geographic locations, children born or adopted into families, and the list goes on. A lot can be learned from family Bibles, diaries, letters and journals, newspaper articles, and from stories or oral histories handed down through generations. Also, family history researchers have so many digital records becoming available through websites like Ancestry.com and Newspaper Archive. Creating family history narratives by learning more about our ancestor’s likes, dislikes, skills, documenting anecdotal stories, and examining their daily lives can be fascinating.

  To sum it up, genealogy is mainly a pedigree chart. Once you work your way back to your 5^th great grandparents, you will have 128 people on your chart! If creating a family history is your ultimate goal, genealogy is one tool to achieving that goal. Genealogy can be compared to the trunk and branches of a tree, but a rich family history truly gives the tree its unique color, fruit, leaves, and perhaps will reveal a few nuts!

Delene Allen

Fall 2017