Quitman Library Connections
On Tuesday, Dec. 13 at noon, the Friends of the Library will host a Christmas gathering in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room. The Quitman Elementary Choir, led by Katrina Morrow, will …
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Quitman Library Connections
On Tuesday, Dec. 13 at noon, the Friends of the Library will host a Christmas gathering in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room. The Quitman Elementary Choir, led by Katrina Morrow, will perform a medley of holiday songs. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited.
Santa Claus is coming to the Quitman Public Library at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15. Come have your picture made with Santa! The Friends of the Library will greet patrons with warm spiced cider and gingersnaps in the lobby beginning Dec. 1.
Check out our holiday collection of books for pleasure reading, movies with a holiday theme, and books with recipe and decorating ideas to make the holidays extra special. These displays are located near the check-out desk.
The next 2ndFriday Acoustical Music Circle is Friday, Dec.9 from 6 - 9 p.m. Acoustic musicians of all ages and musical levels are invited to join in, and listeners are always welcome. Holiday treats and hot cocoa will be served. For more information, call Eugene Allen 903-975-5745.
Regular hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Call 903-763-4191 for more information or visit our website at www.quitmanlibrary.org. Keep up with current events on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.
Adult Services
Knitting and crochet instructor Virginia Hoffpauir invites everyone to bring his or her own supplies and join her group for a fun time of free instruction. Stop by the library’s main gallery each Thursday, 2 – 4 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Get GED Ready@ Quitman Public Library each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. Class is taught by certified instructor Susan Resnik and the holiday schedule runs concurrently with the QISD calendar. Stop by or call 903-763-4191.
Children’s Services
The Story Time Gang meets each Thursday at 2 p.m. Lillian Gray plans an educational hour filled with stories, crafts and plenty of fun. The theme for Dec. 1 is “All About Snow” and Dec. 8 is “All About Giving a Gift of Love.” On Dec. 15, Santa Claus will arrive at exactly 2 p.m., so come have your picture made!
Story Time is designed for young readers and home-schooled students; however anyone who wants to hear a great story is welcome. Special thanks to Peoples Telephone in Quitman for funding and sponsorship of crafts and activities for the Story Time Gang.
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library invites the public to spend your lunch hour with them on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at noon when the Quitman Elementary Choir will sing Christmas carols in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room. A short meeting will follow.
Genealogy
The Wood County Genealogical Society meets Monday, Jan.16, at 7 p.m. in the library’s community room. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/woocotx/ to learn more about the society.
New Arrivals
We have added new e-book and audio book titles to the library’s online collection. Download the OverDrive® app on your phone or tablet for access to countless eBooks, audiobooks and streaming video from the Quitman Public Library. You may check out up to five online items for your choice of 7 or 14 days.
