Quitman Library Connections

By Delene Allen | Librarian
Posted 8/3/16

The library’s summer programs, “Get Ready...Get Set...READ,” Money Camp and the Summer Meals for Kids have ended, and special thanks extended to the clubs, businesses and individuals who helped …

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Quitman Library Connections

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The library’s summer programs, “Get Ready...Get Set...READ,” Money Camp and the Summer Meals for Kids have ended, and special thanks extended to the clubs, businesses and individuals who helped the Quitman Public Library make this a great summer for the kids.

The next 2nd Friday Acoustical Music Circle is Friday, Aug. 12, 6 - 9 p.m. Acoustic musicians of all ages and musical levels are invited to join in, and listeners are always welcome. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call 903-952-8305.

Library hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Visit the library’s website at quitmanlibrary.org and keep up with current events on our Facebook page at facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.

Adult Services

Knitting and crochet instructor Virginia Hoffpauir invites everyone to bring their 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.

Art classes will not meet during the month of August, but will start up again as an art club which will meet each Thursday beginning Sept. 1, at 5 p.m.

Genealogy

The Wood County Genealogical Society invites visitors to the library’s genealogy department to view family files and records of early settlers of Wood County. You may esearch online genealogical records using Ancestry.com, Heritage Quest, Geni, and the library’s database of digitized images. Also available is a microfilm reader/printer for viewing the Wood County Democrat (1914-2015). Call 903-763-4191 for more information.

Children’s Services

The Story Time Gang will not meet during the summer months, but will resume in September in conjunction with the Quitman School District calendar.

Friends of the Library

After a summer break, the Friends of the Quitman Public Library will meet again on Tuesday, Sept. 13, to plan a fall book sale. Officers for fiscal year 2017 will be Diane Moseley – president, Cathy Dye – vice president, Lillian Gray – secretary and Kim Watterson – treasurer.

New Arrivals

The library has added over 30 new titles to the Northeast Texas Library Consortium’s collection on OverDrive®. Visit quitmanlibrary.org to download the OverDrive® app and connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming videos to enjoy on your electronic devices. The latest books, audiobooks and movies that have been added to our library’s physical collection can always be found by visiting our online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog.