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Mineola Library Notes

September is ending, October is upon us and there are plenty of fun things happening at the Mineola Memorial Library. Our regular activities continue with Toddler Story Time Tuesdays at 10 a.m., … more
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Quitman Library Connections

The Quitman Public Library is participating in the monthlong “Register in September – Vote in November” voter registration campaign. Forms are available at the front checkout desk. September is … more
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Mineola Library Notes

September is here and so are our programs! We hope you have been able to attend some of our offerings. Only one program requires registration, the American Girls Historical Reading Club. You may call … more
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Quitman Library Connections

The Quitman Public Library is participating in the month-long “Register in September – Vote in November” campaign, and volunteers will be available in the library’s front lobby Sept. 15 to … more
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Mineola Library Notes

And just like that, September has arrived and we are off! Please note, we will be closed Saturday, Sept. 5, for the Labor Day weekend holiday. Our regularly scheduled programs resume this month, … more
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Quitman Library Connections

The Friends of the QPL Fabulous Fiction Book Sale is Sept. 1- 4, starting at 10 a.m. each morning. Many of these fiction books are new and one-of-a-kind. Proceeds benefit the library’s summer … more
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Mineola Library Notes

Did you miss the column? I had just returned from vacation, and I guess I thought really hard about writing it—but didn’t actually get it written. My apologies! On to new things. We celebrated … more
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Quitman Library Connections

Quitman’s Sonic Drive-In and the Quitman Public Library are partnering to celebrate the dog days of summer. Through Aug. 31, our youngest readers can check out any book about a dog and receive a … more
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Quitman Library Connections

The Quitman Public Library is recognizing the “Dog Days of Summer,” which refers to a time of particularly hot and humid weather during late July and August. You are invited to stop by the … more
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Mineola Library Notes

Can you believe July is almost over, and school is just around the corner? Where did the summer go? While you may not be able to physically leave Mineola, you can still borrow a book from the library … more
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Quitman Library Connections

The Quitman Public Library invites parents to combat National Anti-Boredom Month this July by bringing younger children to use our Ignite by Hatch computers. Ignite gives kids access to interactive … more
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Mineola Library Notes

You may have noticed that last week’s column wasn’t about the Mineola Memorial Library—it featured the Quitman Public Library instead. If you caught that, give yourself a high-five! Quitman has … more
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Quitman Library Connections

The library will be closed on Friday, July 3 for the Independence Day holiday. Liberty Fest, celebrating America’s 250th birthday, takes place on Saturday, July 4th at Gov. Jim Hogg City Park, so … more
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Mineola Library Notes

How is your summer going? It’s been great here at the Mineola Memorial Library. We just wrapped up four weeks of visiting the primary and intermediate campuses for summer school. We took brief … more
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Six years of small-town stories, and the moments that remain

This gig started with the usually mundane, but important, reporting of school board meetings. City council meetings followed. It was quite an education. Having spent most of my working career in the … more
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Sports Beat

Time for a few notes from the Sports Desk. It has been exhilarating and reassuring to cover Alba-Golden and Mineola sports over the past few years -- exhilarating due to the incredible athletic … more
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Quitman Library Connections

Summer Reading 2026 “Unearth a Story” programming, designed for ages Pre-K to 10 years, is in the final week. On June 24 at 1 p.m., it’s “Dinosaur Movie Time!” with free popcorn, candy and … more
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Mineola Library Notes

We are three weeks into our summer reading program, where we are unearthing things. So far, we have played dinosaur games and “hatched” dinosaur eggs, had a wonderful visit with Ranger Kerrick … more
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Alba Library and Museum

“Unearth a Story” at Alba Library This Summer Join us this summer for a chance to “Unearth a Story” and dig for a good book! Our Summer Reading Program begins with a reading contest that … more

Quitman Library Connections

Summer Reading 2026 “Unearth a Story” programming, designed for ages Pre-K to 10 years, is happening this month at the Quitman Public Library. It’s not too late to pick up your play card to … more
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