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Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news from nearly 100 years ago, as seen in the November 5, 1925 edition of the Winnsboro News Although little to nothing is now known of this Wood County individual, time has left … more

11/6/25 08:21 AM

Quitman Library Connections

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 … more

11/6/25 08:18 AM

The holidays are upon us. Can you believe it? We have many books with delicious recipes, craft ideas and seasonally themed stories. Come check out what we have. Mineola Memorial Library will be … more

By Librarian Mary Hurley | 10/30/25 08:24 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news from exactly 50 years ago, as seen in the October 23, 1975 edition of the Wood County Democrat “Robin Visits School: Burt Ward visited with the upper elementary and junior … more

10/23/25 08:32 AM

Quitman Library Connections

There is a lot going on at the library during the final two weeks of October. Don’t miss the Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale that begins Tuesday, Oct. 28 through Friday Oct. 31. Hours … more

By Librarian Delene Allen | 10/23/25 08:27 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news from nearly 75 years ago, as seen in the October 19, 1950 edition of the Mineola Monitor “The most important oil find of the year in Wood County appeared assured on … more

10/16/25 08:25 AM

Mineola Library Notes

We have been busy, busy, busy at the Mineola Memorial Library. We’ve started our fall programs, we attended the Iron Horse Festival, we had a book sale, the bookmobile is still making its runs, … more

By Librarian Mary Hurley | 10/16/25 08:19 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news and advertisements from 100 years ago, as seen in the October 8, 1925 edition of the Winnsboro Weekly News “Cecil B. DeMille’s picturization of the ‘Ten … more

10/9/25 08:39 AM

Alba Library and Museum

Yes, Alba is quite a small community, yet its library and museum do a brisk business. The library hosts the more elderly reader to the smallest children who come in every Thursday for their … more

10/9/25 08:36 AM

Quitman Library Connections

Quitman Public Library welcomes the fall season by supporting community activities. This week is Fire Prevention Week, and there is a display of children’s books donated by the Quitman … more

By Librarian Delene Allen | 10/9/25 08:32 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news and advertisements from 25 years ago, as seen in the October 5, 2000 edition of the Winnsboro News “An inmate in the Wood County Justice Center attacked and injured a … more

10/2/25 09:04 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news and advertisements from 50 years ago, as seen in the September 25, 1975 edition of the Wood County Democrat “Bulldogs Rout ‘Jackets: 38-0 Final Tally” … more

10/2/25 09:04 AM

Mineola Library Notes

September is almost over. Here comes October. Do you need some ideas for crafts, decorations or tasty treats for Halloween? Stop by the library and see what we have to offer. Our new programs … more

10/2/25 08:56 AM

Quitman Library Connections

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association and public libraries throughout the country encourage students to get a free library card. Patron cards are … more

9/25/25 08:43 AM

Mineola Library Notes

September is off to a flying start. If you missed Read to a Dog, you missed getting to know to wonderful therapy dogs and their humans. Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. will be the next visit and … more

9/18/25 08:21 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news and advertisements from nearly 75 years ago, as seen in the September 21, 1950 edition of the Mineola Monitor “Hainesville School District Abolished” … more

9/18/25 08:20 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news and advertisements from nearly 100 years ago, as seen in the Sept. 11, 1925 edition of the Winnsboro Weekly News “New Words! New Words! Thousands of them spelled, … more

9/11/25 07:41 AM

Quitman Library Connections

Quitman Public Library joins libraries across the country to celebrate September as Library Card Sign-up Month. Patron cards are available for residents who can provide proof of residence in … more

By Librarian Delene Allen | 8/28/25 08:06 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news and headlines from nearly 50 years ago, as seen in the August 28, 1975 edition of the Winnsboro News “See the best Zenith color picture … more

8/28/25 08:05 AM

Mineola Library Notes

Children are back in school and routines are changing from crazy days of summer to more structured school day schedules. The library is enjoying the last few August days preparing for September … more

8/21/25 08:28 AM