Delene Allen

The Quitman Public Library is celebrating National Library Week April 7-13. It is a time to honor our nation’s libraries and library workers’ contributions.

This year’s theme, “Ready, Set, Library,” illustrates the idea that in our always-online world, libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills and focus on life-long learning.

QPL Friends of the Library have a few eclipse glasses left at $1.50 each. Stop by during business hours to get yours. Proceeds benefit library programs.

Looking for a place to hold your next meeting or event? The library offers a spacious community room with the latest technology as well as a kitchenette. For lease information, contact the front desk at 903-763-4191.

Special thanks extend to the Quitman Garden Club for keeping the library patios so beautifully maintained. Most of the plants are native. To learn more about gardening, the club invites you to the next meeting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16.  

Free knitting and crochet instruction class meets each Thursday, 2-4 p.m. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and patterns to trade.

Wood County Metal Detector Club, led by Jerry Tinney, meets first Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

Whyte Dove Writers’ Club, a distinctive group of local published authors, meets monthly on 2nd Tuesdays from 6-8:30 p.m.

The Wood County TX Genealogical Society meets 3rd Monday at 5 p.m. in the library community room.

Notary service is generally available at the library during regular business hours, but to guarantee an appointment, call 903-763-2665. Notary fee is $10 per document.

Visit the library’s online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog to see our collection of the latest books, audiobooks, and DVDs. Patrons may also connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audio books and streaming videos by downloading the Libby® and SimplyE® apps.

Patron cards are for Wood County residents with photo ID. A guardian must sign for children 5-17. Check the library’s online TexShare® database at www.quitmanlibrary.org filled with in-valuable research tools, homework help and reference resources. 

Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.

Library hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.