The year 2021 is almost complete. It was much better than 2020 and here’s hoping 2022 will be even better. We have enjoyed serving the community of Mineola over this past year. In January, we … more

The following was presented to the Mineola City Council Monday in the writer’s absence but was not read into the record: Tonight you will be deliberating the purchase of a 280-foot tall … more

Quitman Public Library staff and volunteers would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Special thanks to the Quitman Chamber of Commerce for the beautiful Christmas tree in the library’s … more

Christmas Cookie Time Who loves Christmas cookies? I know I do! This recipe for basic cookie dough lets you make three festive, giftable cookies from just one basic dough … more

We are in the final stretch of 2021. Can you believe it?

We are hosting our Annual Open House on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 4 until 6 p.m. more

We are certainly thankful for our patrons, staff, board, Friends of the Library and all the others who make what we offer possible. more

Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching. The following are some reminders from the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline to help safely serve a wonderful Thanksgiving feast this year. more

If you happened to be in the neighborhood Sunday and saw some activity around the property just to the east of our Mineola office, here’s what we know about it. more

Happy November! The year is quickly coming to a close but we are still open and stocked with books for cooking holiday meals, creating holiday crafts and books to escape from all that goes with the … more

by Phil Major
With apologies to all the folks promoting this area for its lakes and fishing, railroad history, beautiful woods and much more, I have to break some news to you.
This is band country. more

This year’s Annual FOL “Big, Big Book Sale,” hosted by Friends of the Quitman Public Library, will be Nov. 2-5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Come early to get the best picks. The Friends … more

Community. The word has been bouncing around inside my head like an ear worm for a few weeks. I think it began at the session held by the Mineola Memorial Library, visiting memories of the … more