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Mineola Memorial Library Notes

Greetings, fellow readers. There’s a lot to update you on, especially because I missed the last deadline. We had just returned from the Texas Library Association’s annual conference in … more
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Quitman Library Connections

QPL Summer Reading “Libraries Rock” begins June 6 with a kick-off party featuring Rafael Espinoza & the Rockabilly Railroad at 2 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room. … more

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Around 1999 I had the privilege of attending the National Security Forum. It was put on by the U.S. Air Force at the Air War College housed at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. … more

Quitman Library Connections

The Friends of the Quitman Public Library Spring Book Sale is happening this week, Tuesday, May 2 through Friday, May 5 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room. … more

Mineola Memorial Library Notes

Thank you to all who donated during the East Texas Giving Day campaign. Your support means a lot to the Mineola Memorial Library. Another big thank you goes to the staff and our volunteers … more

Quitman Library Connections

The Friends of the Quitman Public Library Spring Book Sale will be held Tuesday, May 2 through Friday, May 5 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room. Proceeds go … more

Mineola Memorial Library Notes

Thank you to all who baked for our bake sale hosted by City National Bank. Thank you CNB for hosting this bake sale. Thank you to all who purchased baked goods. Your support means a lot to … more
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Quitman Library Connections

The Quitman Public Library is celebrating Spring 2023 with displays near the front checkout desk as well as the Children’s Department. The library has received a generous donation of large … more
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Mineola Memorial Library Notes

Last weekend we celebrated 63 years in our N. Pacific location. Jeff D. Hurley offered a program on the history of the Mineola Memorial Library based in part on a thesis written by Lou Wagner, … more

Quitman Library Connections

March is Women’s History Month and National Craft Month, and the Quitman Public Library is celebrating with displays near the front checkout desk as well as the Children’s … more
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Mineola Memorial Library Notes

We want to thank the Meredith Foundation for the grant to the library for 2023. It is because of the Meredith Foundation our library is able to provide many things for the community. Coming up … more

Quitman Library Connections

Over the next two weeks, 360° Painting of Tyler will be giving the exterior a facelift. Quitman Public Library is one of the most unique structures in Quitman, and now it will be even more … more
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Loss of institutional knowledge afflicts many organizations, and school districts are certainly not immune, with top leadership rotating in and out generally every few years. Even someone who sticks … more
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Mineola Memorial Library Notes

How quickly February has flown by. Here we are in March. Many thanks are due to participating businesses and individuals who made our first Restaurant Week a rousing success. We are so blessed … more

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East Texas is pretty well insulated from issues which can be at the center of discussions in other areas of the country. That is a positive thing. 

And then, on the rare occasion, the world of ‘wokeness’ intrudes. more
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Mineola Memorial Library Notes

It’s here! It’s Restaurant Week in Mineola. Community helping community. This week, Feb. 12-18, participating local restaurants will be offering specials that will benefit the library. more

Quitman Library Connections

Mineola Memorial Library Notes

Here we are in February. Groundhog’s Day. Valentine’s Day. President’s Day. It’s a great month. Please, show the Mineola Memorial Library some love by visiting the local … more
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Mineola Memorial Library Notes

We made it into January! Programs have resumed at the library. Remember, Toddler Time on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. for 18 month to 3 year olds with their parent/caregiver. Wednesday is Pre School … more
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If you happened to be in the stands for Friday night’s basketball games at Alba-Golden High School, yes, one of the referees was 7’2”, and yes, he is former NBA star Greg Ostertag. more
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