QPL Connections by Delene Allen

 

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026    ●   Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX   

 

The library will be closed for New Year’s Day on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, and will return to regular business hours on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.

 

A new year is a great time to begin earning a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. GED refers to a series of tests that certify a person has achieved a high school level of academic knowledge and skills, and it serves as an alternative to a traditional high school diploma. Free GED tutoring is available at the library each Wednesday, 4 - 6 p.m. It is taught by a degreed and professionally trained tutor who specializes in math and essay writing. For more information, contact saradelarosa@outlook.com or call the library at 903-763-4191.

 

Due to the unexpected closure of Baker & Taylor, access to the Boundless® eBook app is no longer available. For many of the same books, and more, enjoy Quitman Public Library’s eBook platform, Libby®, powered by OverDrive and the Northeast Texas Digital Consortium. For questions about your username and password, call the front desk at 903-763-4191.

 

QPL Knitting & Crochet Class will return to regular meetings on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. The class regularly meets each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. at the library. Students of all ages and skill levels are invited to join this growing group. Classes are free.

 

The next meeting of the Friends of the Library will be Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at noon. The Friends now meet quarterly in the library’s Shamburger Community Room on the 2nd Thursday of February, May, September, and December.

 

Whyte Dove Writers Group meets on the 2^nd Monday of each month at the library. You are welcome to join this group of regional authors, editors, and aspiring writers who meet to discuss, review and share techniques. This workshop is open to the public.

 

Wood County Metal Detector Club, led by Jerry Tinney, meets on 1st Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library. The public is invited.

 

The Wood County TX Genealogical Society will return to regular meetings in January. The society meets on 3^rd Mondays at 5:30 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room.

 

Board Games for Teens group meets every other Friday from 1 – 4 p.m. in the library’s community room. Bring board games and snacks to share. This group is organized by Homeschoolers – Wood County, Texas and is designed for teens ages 13 – 19. Call 903-763-4191 to confirm game days.

 

Notary service is available at the library during regular business hours. Walk-ins are welcome, but to guarantee an appointment, call the library’s front desk at 903-763-4191.

 

Visit www.quitmanlibrary.org to find the TexShare® database of reference resources where you can find invaluable and up-to-the-minute research tools. Library patrons can connect by calling our front desk and visiting the library’s website. Patron cards are available at no cost for those who provide photo identification and proof of residence in Wood County. Regular hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Wi-Fi is available 24/7.

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

 QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, December 18, 2025    ●   Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX  

 

Due to the unexpected closure of Baker & Taylor, access to the Boundless® eBook app ended abruptly on Dec. 15, 2025. Meanwhile, please continue to enjoy Quitman Public Library’s eBook platform, Libby®, powered by OverDrive and the Northeast Texas Digital Consortium. For questions about your username and password, call the front desk at 903-763-4191.

 

The library will close on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, at noon for the Christmas holidays, and normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 30. The library will close at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 31 for New Year's Eve, and will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, for New Year’s Day. After that, we will return to regular hours.

 

QPL Knitting & Crochet Class will take a holiday break and will return to regular meetings on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. The class regularly meets each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. at the library. Students of all ages and skill levels are invited to join this growing group. Classes are free.

 

The next meeting of the Friends of the Library will be Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at noon. The Friends now meet quarterly in the library’s Shamburger Community Room on the 2nd Thursday of February, May, September, and December.

 

The Wood County TX Genealogical Society will return to regular meetings in January. The society meets on 3^rd Mondays at 5:30 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room.

 

The Quitman Bridge Club regularly meets at the library on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. David Worrall, an expert Bridge player and instructor, invites players of all levels to play. Contact him at 903-780-1040 to learn more about this fascinating card game.

 

The public is invited to join the Wood County Metal Detecting Club on first Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room.

 

Board Games for Teens group meets every other Friday from 1 – 4 p.m. in the library’s community room. Bring board games and snacks to share. This group is organized by Homeschoolers – Wood County, Texas and is designed for teens ages 13 – 19. Call 903-763-4191 to confirm game days.

Notary service is available at the library during regular business hours. Walk-ins are welcome, but to guarantee an appointment, call 903-763-4191.

 

Visit www.quitmanlibrary.org to find the TexShare® database of reference resources where you can find invaluable and up-to-the-minute research tools. Library patrons can connect by calling our front desk and visiting the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org.. Patron cards are available at no cost for those who provide photo identification and proof of residence in Wood County. A guardian must sign for children ages 5 – 17. Regular hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Wi-Fi is available 24/7. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.

Friends of the Library Now Meeting Quarterly

 The Friends of the Quitman Public Library is an active group of men and women dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.  The Friends invite the public to join them for their quarterly meetings in the Shamburger Community Room of the Quitman Public Library, Quitman TX  at noon on the first Thursday of 

September | December | February | May 

For more information, call 903-763-4191

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

 

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, October 23, 2025    ●   Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX     

 

There is a lot going on at the library during the final two weeks of October 2025! Don’t miss the Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale that begins on Tuesday, Oct. 28 and runs through Friday Oct. 31. Hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., except for Friday when the sale closes at 4 p.m.

 

The Wood County TX Genealogical Society will hold its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 20, at 5 p.m. Instead of meeting at the library, the society will meet at the Quitman City Cemetery where Ron Schell will present “How to Clean Cemetery Gravestones.” Bring your lawn chair, bug spray and some water.

 

Medicare 101 will be presented by Andy Laudenslager beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 23 in the Thurman Shamburger Community Room. There is no cost, and no appointment is needed for this free information.

 

Stop by the library on Friday, Oct. 31from 3 – 5 p.m. as we will be giving out treats during the Quitman Chamber of Commerce Halloween Candy Walk.

 

During the Old Settler’s Reunion, Oct. 29 – 31, volunteers from the Wood County TX Genealogical Society will be available in the Genealogy Department from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. to help researchers trace their Wood County ancestors.

 

The Quitman Bridge Club will host games on Thursday afternoon at the Carroll Green Civic Center during the Old Settler’s Reunion. The club regularly meets at the library on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. David Worrall, an expert Bridge player and instructor, invites players of all levels to play.  

 

The public is invited to join the Wood County Metal Detecting Club on first Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room.

 

Knitting and crochet instruction class meets each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. at the library. Students of all ages and skill levels are invited to join this growing group. Classes are free.

 

Board Games for Teens group meets every other Friday from 1 – 4 p.m. in the library’s community room. Bring board games and snacks to share. This group is organized by Homeschoolers – Wood County, Texas and is designed for teens ages 13 – 19. Call 903-763-4191 to confirm game days.

 

The library has over 30,000 books, but there’s even more to read if you like eBooks. Download the Libby® or Boundless® apps for the latest eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video.

For questions about your username and password, call the front desk at 903-763-4191.

 

Notary service is available at the library. Walk-ins are welcome, but to guarantee an appointment, call 903-763-4191.

 

Visit www.quitmanlibrary.org to find the TexShare® database of reference resources where you can find invaluable and up-to-the-minute research tools. Library patrons can connect by calling our front desk and visiting the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org.. Patron cards are available at no cost for those who provide photo identification and proof of residence in Wood County. A guardian must sign for children ages 5 – 17. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Wi-Fi is available 24/7. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

 QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025    ●   Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX       

 

Quitman Public Library welcomes the fall season by supporting community activities. This week is Fire Prevention Week, and there is a display of children’s books donated by the Quitman Volunteer Fire Department.

 

On Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 4 p.m., the library will partner with Q.I.S.D. in welcoming visitors to the library’s Shamburger Community Room who are interested in learning more about bilingual programs and services offered in our community.

 

The Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale begins on Tuesday, Oct. 28 and will run through Friday Oct. 31. Hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., except for Friday when the sale closes at 4 p.m.

 

Stop by the library on Friday, Oct. 31from 3 – 5 p.m. as we will be giving out treats during the Quitman Chamber of Commerce Halloween Candy Walk.

 

During the Old Settlers Reunion, Oct. 29 – 31, volunteers from the Wood County TX Genealogical Society will be available in the Genealogy Department from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. to help researchers trace their Wood County ancestors.

 

The Quitman Bridge Club will host games on Thursday afternoon at the Carroll Green Civic Center during the Old Settlers Reunion. The club regularly meets at the library on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. David Worrall, an expert Bridge player and instructor, invites players of all levels to play.  

 

The public is invited to join the Wood County Metal Detecting Club on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room.

 

Knitting and crochet instruction class meets each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. at the library. Students of all ages and skill levels are invited to join this growing group. Classes are free.

 

Board Games for Teens group meets every other Friday from 1 – 4 p.m. in the library’s community room. Bring board games and snacks to share. This group is organized by Homeschoolers – Wood County, Texas and is designed for teens ages 13 – 19. Call 903-763-4191 to confirm game days.

 

The library has over 30,000 books, but there’s even more to read if you like eBooks. Download the Libby® or Boundless® apps for the latest eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video.

For questions about your username and password, call the front desk at 903-763-4191.

 

Notary service is available at the library. Walk-ins are welcome, but to guarantee an appointment, call 903-763-4191.

 

Visit www.quitmanlibrary.org to find the TexShare® database of reference resources where you can find invaluable and up-to-the-minute research tools. Library patrons can connect by calling our front desk and visiting the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org.. Patron cards are available at no cost for those who provide photo identification and proof of residence in Wood County. A guardian must sign for children ages 5 – 17. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Wi-Fi is available 24/7. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary. 

Big Fall Book Sale!

 

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

 

QPL Connections by Delene Allen

Thursday, August 28, 2025    ●   Wood County Monitor – Wood County, TX      

 

Quitman Public Library joins libraries across the country to celebrate September as Library Card Sign-up Month! 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 Quitman Bridge Club will meet at the library on Wednesday, Sept. 10 for two sessions at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Bridge is the ultimate trick-taking card game and is a sport recognized by the International Olympic Committee. David Worrall, an expert Bridge player and instructor, will be hosting the game. Whether you are a seasoned player or just a beginner, you are invited to give it a try.  

 

Story Time with Spencer will resume in September and is scheduled for every 2nd and 4th Friday at 1 p.m. in the children’s section. Story time is designed for toddlers through six years of age, and parents need to stay with their children as the episodes are recorded. Call 903-763-4191 to confirm.

 

The public is invited to join the Wood County Metal Detecting Club on first Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room.

 

Knitting and crochet instruction class meets each Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. at the library. Students of all ages and skill levels are invited to join this growing group. Classes are free.

 

The Wood County TX Genealogical Society invites family researchers to meet on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room. Visit their Facebook page to confirm meeting schedule.

 

 

Board Games for Teens group now meets every other Friday from 1 – 4 p.m. in the library’s community room. Bring board games and snacks to share. This group is organized by Homeschoolers – Wood County, Texas and is designed for teens ages 13 – 19. Call 903-763-4191 to confirm game days.

 

Notary service is available at the library during regular business hours, but to guarantee an appointment, call 903-763-4191.

 

The library has over 30,000 books, but there’s even more to read if you like eBooks. Download the Libby® or Boundless® apps for the latest eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video.

 

Visit www.quitmanlibrary.org to find the TexShare® database of reference resources where you can find invaluable and up-to-the-minute research tools. Library patrons can connect by calling our front desk and visiting the library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary.org.. Patron cards are available at no cost for those who provide photo identification and proof of residence in Wood County. A guardian must sign for children ages 5 – 17. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Wi-Fi is available 24/7. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary

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