Library Notes to run March 14, 2012

Wood County Democrat – Wood County, TX

Library Notes by Delene H. Allen

Due to a shortage of AARP volunteers, the Quitman Public Library will not be offering Federal Income Tax assistance this year. The nearest locations will be the Lindale Public Library and Wesley United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs. For more information, call the regional AARP Tax Aide office at 903-581-1809 .

March is National Dummies Month to mark the publication of those bright yellow and black “For Dummies: A Reference for the Rest of Us!” guides intended to simplify various subjects. The library has a display of several titles ranging from “Gardening for Dummies to Facebook for Dummies.” Stop by and check out our display.

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are available each Thursday 10am - noon and 4:00 - 6:00 pm. ESL and citizenship materials are also available. The classes are taught by Sue Grider.

Story Time meets each Friday at 11:00 a.m. The program and craft activities are designed for pre-schoolers, but anyone who wants to hear a good story is welcome. Volunteer guest reader is Diane Moseley.

Library 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 or the library’s Facebook page. Stop by soon and check out what your library has to offer.

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Quitman Public Library invite others to get involved by joining members at noon on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 for an hour of friendship and library discussion. The FOL is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.

Genealogy

The society will meet on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Shamburger Community room at the Quitman Public Library. Among the topics of interest is an introduction to using “Ancestry.com Library Edition.” This subscription is provided to our community by the Wood County TX Genealogical Society and through a generous donation from Uncle John’s Coffee House. Anyone is welcome to join society members for their “pre-meeting” social at one of the area’s local restaurants, and that information is always posted at their web blog: http://www.woodtxgene.com or Facebook page.

New Arrivals

Private Games by James Patterson, Oath of Office by Michael Palmer, Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb, The Daughter’s Walk by Jane Kirkpatrick, Letters from Home by Kristina McMorris, The Soldier’s Wife by Margaret Leroy.

Library Notes for the Wood County Democrat, March 7, 2012

The Acoustical Bluegrass Jam Circle will take place this Friday, March 9^th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the main gallery of the Quitman Public Library. Bring your acoustical instruments and join the circle or just come listen. For more information, call 903-952-8305.

March is National Dummies Month to mark the publication of those bright yellow and black “For Dummies: A Reference for the Rest of Us!” guides intended to simplify various subjects. The library has a display of several titles ranging from “Gardening for Dummies to Pinterest for Dummies.” Stop by and check out our display.

There will be no free Federal Income Tax assistance at the Quitman Public Library this year due to a shortage of AARP volunteers. The nearest locations will be the Lindale Public Library and Wesley United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs. For more information, call 903-885-3383.

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are available each Thursday 10am - noon and 4:00 - 6:00 pm. ESL and citizenship materials are also available.

Story Time meets each Friday at 11:00 a.m. The program and craft activities are designed for pre-schoolers, but anyone who wants to hear a good story is welcome.

Library 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. Stop by soon and check out what your library has to offer.

Advisory Board

The Quitman Public Library Advisory Board will meet Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Shamburger Community Room. Among the items on the agenda will be updating the library’s media policy. The public is always welcome to attend advisory board meetings.

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Quitman Public Library is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library. They invite others to get involved by joining them at their next meeting at noon on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 for an hour of entertainment.

Genealogy

The society will meet on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Shamburger Community room at the Quitman Public Library. Anyone is welcome to join society members for their “pre-meeting” social at one of the area’s local restaurants. That information is always posted at their web blog: http://www.woodtxgene.com.

New Arrivals

Private Games by James Patterson, Oath of Office by Michael Palmer, Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb, The Daughter’s Walk by Jane Kirkpatrick, Letters from Home by Kristina McMorris, The Soldier’s Wife by Margaret Leroy.

Library Notes

January 18, 2012

Wood County Democrat – Wood County, TX

Library Notes by Delene H. Allen

To begin the New Year right, the Quitman Public Library has updated all patron computers and has added two new stations. The library’s high-speed Internet is maintained and provided by Peoples Telephone; computer upgrades are made possible by Bobby Gray, owner of Hog Computer.

January is National “Get Organized” Month, and the Quitman Public Library has a media display filled with ideas to help you clear, or at least control, clutter for the New Year. If your resolution is to exercise, diet, or just be a better person, the library is the place to find the information and books you need to be successful. This special display is located near the check-out area.

Regular library hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. For more information about the library, please call 903-763-4191 or visit our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org.

Advisory Board

The Quitman Public Library Advisory Board will meet Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Shamburger Community Room. Among the items on the agenda will be updating the library’s media policy. The public is always welcome to attend advisory board meetings.

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Quitman Public Library is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library. They invite others to get involved by joining them at their next meeting at noon on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 for an hour of Valentine’s Day entertainment.

Genealogy

The society will meet on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Shamburger Community room at the Quitman Public Library. Anyone is welcome to join society members for their “pre-meeting” social at one of the area’s local restaurants. That information is always posted at their web blog: http://www.woodtxgene.com.

On Display

In the lobby showcase during the month of January is a collection of snowman figurines on loan from Martha Fregia who has been collecting snowman memorabilia for nearly 20 years.

New Arrivals

A Forever Thing by Carolyn Brown, Superstition Trail by L.W. Rogers, The Time Has Not Yet come by Michael Dearmin, D.C. Dead by Stuart Woods, The Hunter by John Lescroart, 77 Shadow Street by Dean Koontz, The Return of Bowie Bravo by Christine Rimmer, Heartbreaker by Laurie Paige

It's Story Time at the Quitman Public Library!

Story Time is back at the

Quitman Public Library!

Every Friday at 11:00 a.m.

Come join us for a great story and an activity!

The program is designed for infant through pre-school children, but anyone who wants to participate is welcome!

For more information, contact Stephanie Felty at 903-763-4191

Free ESL Classes Beginning November 10th!

Thanks to Gateway to American Libraries, the American Library Association and Dollar General we are able to offer weekly English as a second language classes. Classes meet every Thursday from 10:00am - noon, and 4:00 - 6:00pm. Don't let a language barrier stop someone you know from pursuing their dreams. If you know someone that is interested in attending these free classes please tell them to join us.
Classes are FREE!!
Any language needed will be taught. We hope to see you soon!
Call 903-763-4191

Gracias al portal de American Libraries, la American Library Association y la Dollar General que son capaces de ofrecer Inglés por semana, en las clases de segundo idioma. Las clases se reúnen todos los jueves de 10:00 am - mediodía, y de 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
No permita que la barrera del idioma para impedir que alguien que sabe de perseguir sus sueños. Si conoces a alguien que esté interesado en asistir a estas clases gratis, por favor dígales a unirse a nosotros. Las clases son GRATIS! Cualquier lenguaje que se necesita se puede enseñar. Esperamos veros pronto! Llame al 903-763-4191

Come hear Spooky Stories at Hogg Park, Oct 29th, 2011 starting at 7:00 p.m.

5 Oct 2011 - Library Notes

The Friends of the Quitman Public Library will hold its Annual Bake Sale on Saturday, October 8th beginning at 9:00 a.m. in front of Brookshire’s - Quitman. The Annual FOL Book Sale is scheduled to run October 11 - 14, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the library’s community room. If you have donations to offer for this sale, please contact the library during business hours for drop-off information. The Friends is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth, enhancement and improvement of the library and its services to the community.
To help people navigate the Web to find accurate health information, Quitman Public Library, ETMC-Quitman, and UT Southwestern Medical Center Library are hosting a Consumer Heath Information Workshop on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. to be held in the Thurman Shamburger Conference Room at the Quitman Public Library. John Fullinwider, Director of Research Support at UT Southwestern and Medical Librarian at Baylor Health Sciences Library, will lead this workshop. The public is welcome to attend this free interactive workshop and learn how to find health information you can trust.

Advisory Board
The Quitman Public Library Advisory Board will meet again Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the library’s main gallery. The public is always welcome to attend advisory board meetings.

Genealogy
The Wood County TX Genealogical Society will meet Monday, October 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library.
If you would like more information about this active group, you may contact the library at 903-763-4191 or visit the society’s website at http://www.woodtxgene.com.

New Arrivals
Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy by Caroline Kennedy (Book and 8-CDs), Son of Stone by Stuart Woods, New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb, Lethal by Sandra Brown, One Summer by David Baldacci.