As I write this column the countdown has begun – one more deadline Monday, three more workdays at the Monitor, the last pound puppy photos and more. I imagine that my car has worn ruts in the road … more

The 2018 Summer Reading theme at the Quitman Public Library during the entire month of June is “Libraries Rock!” On tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 p.m. we will enjoy live classical guitar, … more

Covering high school graduations at the end of each school year always brings back a flood of memories to the end of May, 1969, when I was one of the 644 graduating seniors from Samuell High School, … more

The 2018 Summer Reading theme at the Quitman Public Library during the entire month of June is “Libraries Rock!” Tomorrow, Thursday, at 2 p.m. we will be rocking the house with … more

May will always mean Mother’s Day for me, even though my Mom’s been gone for two years now. As children, we learned that the best way to honor Mom on her day was to bring her a bouquet from the … more

Libraries Rock! That is our 2018 Summer Reading theme at Quitman Public Library in June. Exciting musical events are planned each Thursday in June, with lots of prizes and surprises. On Thursday, … more

During the Month of May, the library is highlighting Mother’s Day as well as Memorial Day with media displays designed by Melissa Frosch. Stop in and check it out. Mark your calendar for the … more

Here in Texas, gardeners enjoy a very long growing season compared to some of our northern neighbors. The Quitman Garden Club’s recommended gardening books are showcased near the library’s front … more

There was a 50 year anniversary a couple of weeks ago which marked one of those moments in time some of us will never forget. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed April 4, 1968. It was a … more

April is the prettiest month in an East Texas garden - at least it’s my favorite month in my own garden. Early in the month the last of my early spring bulbs provide effortless color - Spanish … more