Quitman Library Connections

By Librarian Delene Allen
Posted 5/6/21

May is “Reading the Cowboy Trail” Month at the Quitman Public Library, and the line-up of books on display is looking mighty good. Stop by and check out what is new in adult, young adult …

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May is “Reading the Cowboy Trail” Month at the Quitman Public Library, and the line-up of books on display is looking mighty good. Stop by and check out what is new in adult, young adult and audio westerns. For even more westerns, download the OverDrive® app to connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audio books and streaming videos to enjoy on your electronic devices.

The next 2nd Friday Acoustic Jam Circle is Friday, May 14. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Everyone is invited to stop by and play or just listen to some great acoustical music.

Friends of the Quitman Public Library invite you to join the group on Tuesday, May 11 at noon in the library’s Shamburger Community Room for a potluck dinner. This fun group has decided to meet throughout the summer months each second Tuesday at noon. Friends of the Quitman Public Library is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth and improvement of the library.

Photographers of all levels are invited to the “In-Focus Photography Club of East Texas” that meets every fourth Monday at the library. Meet other photographers, share ideas, and participate in photography-related events. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the 6:30 p.m. meeting and workshop.

Cancer Cysters and Breast Friends support group meets in the library community room on the last Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. Call 903-850-3978 for more information. 

Knitting and crochet instruction class meets each Thursday, 2-4 p.m. in the community room. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and join the group for free instruction. Bring your patterns to swap with others. 

The Wood County TX Genealogical Society meets each third Monday at 7 p.m. in the community room. Contact David Gilbreath at 972-977-7988 for meeting confirmation and follow the society’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx. 

Adult GED support services are available for students who have registered online at www.ged.com. Each Wednesday during library hours, a certified instructor will be on hand to assist with reading/writing skills and math. 

Online services are available by visiting our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org where you can find the TexShare® database of reference resources and the latest eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video on OverDrive®, visit the library’s online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog to check out our newest arrivals.  

Library cards are free to those who can provide proof of residence in Wood County and photo identification. 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. Contact the library by calling 903-763-4191, or email us at quitmanlibrarian@gmail.com. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.