As you are reading this, two of us are returning from Austin and the annual Texas Library Association Conference. This is a gathering of librarians from all over the state, and sometimes from … more

The 2nd Friday Acoustical Music Jam at the Quitman Public Library is Friday, April 12, 2019. Acoustical musicians of all ages and musical levels are invited to join in from 6 - 9 p.m. in the … more

Did I hear someone mention a plant sale? They must have been referring to the Wood County Arboretum annual spring plant sale. On Saturday, April 13, you will find a fantastic array of seasonal … more

Much like the palette of our own lives, the countryside seems to be changing daily – more green, more vibrant and variety of colors.

And with longer hours of sunlight, we have more opportunities to enjoy it.

We have been traversing these highways and byways for so long that the earliest memories are distant and faint. more

Workforce Solutions of East Texas will conduct a Hiring Fair on Friday, April 5 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Shamburger Community Room of the Quitman Public Library. Several caregiver positions are … more

April is here. Will it bring showers? Will we get an Easter snow? I cannot wait to find out. Although I am enjoying these cool temperatures, I am ready to have more sunny days than rainy … more

A friend and I recently took Amtrak from Mineola to Dallas and back.
Although riding the train was enjoyable, waiting for it was not. more

Heavy rains and high winds pass through as spring continues its journey into our hearts and gardens. The faithful redbud trees continue with a show of delicate blooms and the dogwood, Quitman’s … more

We call them by many names – daffodils, jonquils, sweeties, campernelles, paperwhites – but they’re all narcissus. To me they’ll always be daffodils, as I grew up hearing lines from William … more

There will be no free Federal Income Tax assistance at the Quitman Public Library this tax season, however, printed Forms 1040, 1040 A, and 1040 EZ are available here. Call the AARP Tax Aide office … more