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Mineola Library Notes

The end of 2025 is fast approaching, and great possibilities loom on the horizon with the coming of 2026. Time has certainly flown by this past month. The Mineola Memorial Library will be closed … more

12/25/25 11:32 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news and advertisements from exactly 50 years ago, as seen in the December 18, 1975 edition of the Wood County Democrat “In a called meeting Monday night, trustees of Quitman … more

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Quitman Library Connections

Due to the unexpected closure of Baker & Taylor, access to the Boundless® eBook app ended abruptly on Dec. 15. Meanwhile, please continue to enjoy our other eBook platform, Libby®. For … more

By Librarian Delene Allen | 12/18/25 10:49 AM

SportsBeat

Here is the thing about officiating high school basketball – the first time that an egregious foul is not whistled under the basket, the quality of the game is torpedoed. Especially in … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/18/25 10:33 AM

Mineola Library Notes

It is almost the year’s end – can you believe it? Thank you to everyone who baked, bought and manned the counter at our Holiday Cookie Sale. It was a great success and we appreciate … more

By Librarian Mary Hurley | 12/11/25 10:40 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news and advertisements from almost 75 years ago, as seen in the December 14, 1950 edition of the Mineola Monitor. “The shipping of wood pulp from Mineola is a good sized … more

12/11/25 10:40 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news and advertisements from 100 years ago, as seen in the December 3, 1925 edition of the Winnsboro Weekly News “For Sale And Trade: …. One farm 60 acres, house and … more

12/4/25 08:38 AM

Sports Beat

Texas is a sports-crazy state. It is amazing to think about how much annual routines are influenced by the passing of sports seasons. It transcends the calendar in many cases – some would say … more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/4/25 08:38 AM

Corner Column

News that the Cotton Bowl in Dallas had undergone a $140 million renovation brought back a flood of memories. Anyone raised in the region understands the iconic nature of the stadium on the state … more

11/27/25 09:51 PM

Mineola Library Notes

And just like that, the holiday season is upon us. We have lots of books for inspiration for holiday crafts and foods. We have books that will take you on a vacation in your mind from the comfort of … more

11/27/25 09:42 PM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news and advertisements from 25 years ago, as seen in the November 22, 2000 edition of the Wood County Democrat “Quitman Ford: (Brand New) 2001 F150 Sport (Truck) only $14,995 … more

11/27/25 09:37 PM

Quitman Library Connections

The Quitman Public Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28. Stop by soon to check out plenty of books and movies for the holiday weekend. The … more

By Librarian Delene Allen | 11/20/25 08:22 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news and advertisements from exactly 50 years ago, as seen in the November 20, 1975 edition of the Winnsboro News “Pre-Thanksgiving Sale. Butterball Turkeys, swift premium, 10 … more

11/20/25 08:22 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County Democrat, from November 16, 1950 more

11/13/25 08:16 AM

Mineola Library Notes

And just like that we are into November. We have books full of ideas for food and crafts for this time of year. Please, stop by the library at 301 N. Pacific in Mineola and see what we have to offer. … more

11/13/25 08:16 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news from nearly 100 years ago, as seen in the November 5, 1925 edition of the Winnsboro News Although little to nothing is now known of this Wood County individual, time has left … more

11/6/25 08:21 AM

Quitman Library Connections

The Board Games for Teens group meets Friday, Nov. 7 from 1-4 p.m. in the library community room. Bring board games and snacks to share. This group meets every other Friday, is organized by … more

11/6/25 08:18 AM

Mineola Library Notes

The holidays are upon us. Can you believe it? We have many books with delicious recipes, craft ideas and seasonally themed stories. Come check out what we have. Mineola Memorial Library will be … more

By Librarian Mary Hurley | 10/30/25 08:24 AM

Wood County Yesteryear

Wood County news from exactly 50 years ago, as seen in the October 23, 1975 edition of the Wood County Democrat “Robin Visits School: Burt Ward visited with the upper elementary and junior … more

10/23/25 08:32 AM

Quitman Library Connections

There is a lot going on at the library during the final two weeks of October. Don’t miss the Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale that begins Tuesday, Oct. 28 through Friday Oct. 31. Hours … more

By Librarian Delene Allen | 10/23/25 08:27 AM