The Quitman Public Library is recognizing the “Dog Days of Summer,” which refers to a time of particularly hot and humid weather during late July and August. You are invited to stop by the library, cool off and check out the display near the front desk celebrating these days of summer lethargy. For our youngest summer readers, check out any book about a dog and receive a free ice cream cup, courtesy of Quitman’s Sonic Drive-In, through Aug. 31.
It’s a Fiction Only Book Sale! The Friends of the QPL are holding a book sale Aug. 7-8 in the community room. Many of these fiction books are new and one of a kind.
Tutoring is available each Wednesday at 4 p.m. Whether you are studying for a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or just brushing up on your math skills, it is easier when you have a professional tutor to guide you through the process. Contact Sara de la Rosa at saradelarosa@outlook.com.
The QPL Knitting & Crochet Club meets each Thursday from 2-4 p.m. in the library’s lobby. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and enjoy free instruction and pattern exchange.
The Wood County Metal Detector Club is all about metal detecting and historical research in Wood and surrounding counties. If you are interested in digging for treasure, join the meeting on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room.
The Whyte Dove Writers’ Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday of each month from 6-8:30 p.m. at the library. Consider joining this distinctive group of local published authors.
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 information, contact the front desk at (903) 763-4191.
Notary service is generally available at the library during regular business hours, but to guarantee an appointment, call Susan Lomanto or Delene Allen at (903) 763-4191.
Visit www.quitmanlibrary.org to access the TexShare database, which includes more than 27,000 journals, 171,000 eBooks and 15 million images, videos and interactive resources. Patrons may also connect to the library’s extensive collection of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming videos by downloading the Libby app. Call us to sign up for email or text notifications reminding you when your books are due. Library cards are free for Wood County residents with photo identification. A parent or guardian must sign for children ages 5-17. Library hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wi-Fi is available 24/7. Stay up to date by visiting www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.