Quitman Library Connections
The Friends of the Quitman Public Library is hosting a Fall Book Sale Oct. 31-Nov. 3, in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room. Friends of the Library invite the public to join this …
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Quitman Library Connections
The Friends of the Quitman Public Library is hosting a Fall Book Sale Oct. 31-Nov. 3, in the library’s Thurman Shamburger Community Room. Friends of the Library invite the public to join this volunteer group of library supporters at monthly one-hour meetings on second Thursdays at noon. The Friends will meet again on Thursday, Nov. 9.
National Family History Month, which is observed annually during October, has grown since its 2001 origin in Congress. The library along with the Wood County TX Genealogical Society invite family researchers, historians and storytellers to commemorate their family’s rich and deep history this month by allowing us to assist with beginning your genealogical tree. The society meets on the third Monday in the community room at 5:30 p.m.
Looking for a place to hold your next meeting or event? The library offers a spacious community room with the latest technological needs as well as a kitchenette. For lease information, contact the front desk at 903-763-4191.
There is something happening almost every day of the week at the library. In-Focus Photography Club of East Texas meets on last Mondays at 5:30 p.m. Free knitting and crochet instruction class meets each Thursday 2-4 p.m. Wood County Metal Detector Club, led by Jerry Tinney, meets on first Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Whyte Dove Writers’ Club meets monthly on second Tuesdays from 6-8:30 p.m. The Wood County TX Genealogical Society meets on each 3rd Monday at 5 p.m. in the community room. Painted Ladies, formerly the Lost in the Woods Painters, meet regularly for painting instruction and projects. Contact Jean Chancellor 903-763-8585 for more information.
Notary service is generally available at the library during regular business hours, but to guarantee an appointment, call 903-763-4191. Effective Sept. 1, notary fees are $10 for each document notarized per Texas Government Code 406.024.
Patrons may connect to our library’s vast collection of eBooks, audio books and streaming videos by downloading the Libby® and SimplyE® apps. Visit the library’s online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog to see our collection of the latest books, audiobooks, and DVDs.
Check out the library’s online TexShare® database at www.quitmanlibrary.org that is loaded with invaluable and up-to-the-minute research tools, homework help and reference resources. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary. Library hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
