August is back-to-school month, and the Quitman Public Library is ready with the most up-to-date homework help from kindergarten to college. The library subscribes to the TexShare Databases, and patrons may use their library card to access over 27,000 journals, 171,000 eBooks and 15 million images, videos and interactive resources. Link to the TexShare Databases on the library website, www.quitmanlibrary.org or stop by for a demonstration.

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.

Notary service is generally available at the library during regular business hours, but to guarantee an appointment, call 903-763-2665. Notary fee is $10 per document.

Clubs that meet regularly at the library are QPL Knitting and Crochet Group each Thursday 2-4 p.m. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their own supplies and patterns to trade. The Wood County Metal Detector Club, led by Jerry Tinney, meets on 1st Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Whyte Dove Writers’ Club, a distinctive group of local published authors, meets monthly on second Tuesdays from 6-8:30 p.m. The Wood County TX Genealogical Society meets each 3rd Monday at 5 p.m. in the library community room. Call the library to learn more 903-763-4191.

Visit the library’s online catalog at http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog to see our collection of the latest books, audiobooks, and DVDs. Patrons may also connect to our vast collection of eBooks, audio books and streaming videos by downloading the Libby® and SimplyE® apps. Patron cards are for Wood County residents with photo identification. A guardian must sign for children ages 5-17. Check out the library’s online TexShare® database at www.quitmanlibrary.org that is filled with invaluable research tools, homework help and reference resources. Keep current at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.