The Quitman Public Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28. Stop by soon to check out plenty of books and movies for the holiday weekend.

The Board Games for Teens group meets Friday, Nov. 7 from 1-4 p.m. in the library community room. Bring board games and snacks to share. This group meets every other Friday, is organized by Homeschoolers – Wood County, Texas and is designed for teens 13-19. Call 903-763-4191 to confirm game days.

The Wood County TX Genealogical Society meets at the library on the third Monday at 5 p.m. Volunteers from the genealogical society are available by appointment in the Genealogy Department from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to help researchers trace their Wood County ancestors.

The Quitman Bridge Club 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 at 6:30 p.m. in the 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. Classes are free.

Notary service is available at the library. Walk-ins are welcome, 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. For questions about username and password, call the 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 the 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 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.