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 coupon for an ice cream cup.
The Friends of the QPL Fabulous Fiction Book Sale will be Sept. 1-4, beginning at 10 a.m. each day. Many of these fiction books are new and one of a kind. Proceeds benefit summer reading programs.
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, beginning at 10 a.m., the public is invited to visit with representatives from Senior Life Solutions in the lobby of the Quitman Public Library. Senior Life Solutions offers flexible mental health treatment for older adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief or difficulty coping with life in general. For more information, call (903) 763-6064.
Tutoring is available each Wednesday at 4 p.m. Whether you are studying for a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or just brushing up on your math skills, learning is easier with a professional tutor to guide you through the process. Contact Sara de la Rosa at saradelarosa@outlook.com.
The QPL Knitting & Crochet Club meets each Thursday from 2-4 p.m. Students of all ages and skill levels are welcome to bring their own supplies and enjoy free instruction and pattern exchange.
The Wood County Metal Detector Club is dedicated to metal detecting and historical research in Wood County and surrounding counties. If you are interested in searching for treasure, join the club on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Shamburger Community Room.
The Whyte Dove Writers’ Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday from 6-8:30 p.m. at the library. Consider joining this distinctive group of local published authors.
Looking for a place to hold your next meeting or event? The library offers a spacious community room with the latest technology, as well as a kitchenette. For information, contact the front desk at (903) 763-4191.
Notary service is generally available at the library during regular business hours. To guarantee an appointment, call Susan Lomanto or Delene Allen at (903) 763-4191.
Visit www.quitmanlibrary.org to access the TexShare® database, which provides access to more than 27,000 journals, 171,000 e-books and 15 million images, videos and interactive resources. Patrons may also connect to the library’s extensive collection of e-books, audiobooks and streaming videos by downloading the Libby® app. Call the library to sign up for email or text notifications reminding you when your books are due.
Library cards are free for Wood County residents with photo identification. A parent or guardian must sign for children ages 5-17. Library hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Wi-Fi is available 24/7. Keep up with library news at www.facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary.