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Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Here we are in July. Can you believe it?
Our summer reading program, Camp We Read, is finishing up. We have had a great summer with this program. We’ve had visits from Toys in Box …
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By Librarian Mary Hurley |
7/4/24 09:44 AM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
June is ending and July is just right here.
We are halfway through our summer reading program: Camp We Read. We have had some great programs so far such as Toys in Box 3D Printing and a …
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6/20/24 09:00 AM
Quitman Library Connections
Summer Reading Rodeo 2024 is in full swing during June. The program is designed for ages pre-K through 10. There will be special events each Wednesday in June from 1-2 p.m. Stop by the front …
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6/13/24 09:51 AM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Summer has arrived. Well, maybe not by the calendar but definitely by the heat!
Did you notice? The yard has been mowed. It still needs work and I am looking into that.
Camp We Read …
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6/6/24 09:37 AM
Quitman Library Connections
The QPL 2024 Summer Reading Rodeo is happening during June with entertainment and activities each Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. with a schedule as follows: On the 5th, The Creature Teacher will present …
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By Librarian Delene Allen |
5/30/24 10:50 AM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Remember the bluebonnets at the library this spring? Remember how abundant they were? Remember how pretty they were? Well, this is the other side of that beauty. We are waiting for the seed pods to …
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By Librarian Mary Hurley |
5/23/24 09:45 AM
Quitman Library Connections
The Quitman Public Library is celebrating May as “Reading the Cowboy Trail” Month, and the line up of books on display is looking mighty good. Stop by and check out what is new in adult, …
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5/16/24 09:51 AM
Sports Beat
The moment came at the 5:58 mark of Scottie Scheffler’s press conference, just after winning the 2024 Masters golf tournament. The question came from veteran sportswriter Shawn Martin.
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/28/24 03:04 PM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 4/28/24 03:04 PM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Hello, everyone. Can you believe it’s almost May already?
We’re gearing up for summer reading: Camp We Read. This will be Wednesdays at 2 p.m. beginning the last Wednesday in May. …
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By Librarian Mary Hurley |
4/28/24 03:04 PM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
We made it through the eclipse! What an awesome thing!
If you’re one of our regulars, please let us know how we are doing and what you would like to have on a wish list for the future.
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4/18/24 10:16 AM
Quitman Library Connections
The Quitman Public Library is celebrating National Library Week April 7-13. It is a time to honor our nation’s libraries and library workers’ contributions.
This year’s theme, …
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4/4/24 12:30 AM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Greetings to you all. I bet you were wondering where this column has been. Well, apparently, I let my mind go on Spring Break for most of this month.
The library has remained open Tuesday to …
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3/28/24 10:02 AM
Corner Column
Glenn Rogers has served two terms in the Texas legislature and lost his race for reelection badly in the recent Republican primary.
He is quite conservative, but he caught the wrath of Gov. …
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3/19/24 03:57 PM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Spring appears to have sprung! Maybe not by the meteorological calendar but the weather sure seems like it. Do you need inspiration for your garden? Suggestions on vegetable …
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3/6/24 10:20 AM
Quitman Library Connections
Eclipse glasses are here. Stop by the Quitman Public Library during business hours and get yours for $1.50 each. Proceeds go to the Friends of the Library to fund library programs.
March is …
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3/6/24 10:18 AM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
We are in the midst of Restaurant Week in Mineola. This is a community helping community event. You get to visit a variety of restaurants and sample their wares. When you choose the event item, a …
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2/15/24 10:24 AM
Quitman Library Connections
Don’t miss our free “Kick the Sugar Cravings” class on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 1-2 p.m. presented by Denise Nix INHC, CFNC and sponsored by Natural Grocers in Tyler. Denise …
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By Librarian Delene Allen |
2/8/24 08:28 AM
Corner Column
Gary Edwards, whose words and photos graced the pages of this newspaper from 1997-2013, passed away recently.
His death was not marked with the fanfare one would expect from a photographer whose …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/1/24 09:53 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 2/1/24 09:53 AM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
We are gearing up for our Second Annual Restaurant Week. It will happen Feb. 11 through 17 in Mineola. Participating restaurants will have deals or specials for you to enjoy.
Funds raised during …
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By Librarian Mary Hurley |
2/1/24 09:50 AM
Mineola Memorial Library Notes
Finally, we have received winter. Brief, frigid and then it’s gone.
Regarding 2023, the library had a very good year. We circulated 28,388 items that included books, audio books and DVDs. …
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1/18/24 10:22 AM
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