FREE TAX PREP, BABY LIT AND WOMEN'S HISTORY AT LIBRARIES TODAY

Free Tax Preparation from AARP

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Sponsored by AARP Foundation Tax Aide and IRS.  February 9 through April 15, 2015. Every Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Call Gail at 973-669-4660 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. for appointment.  Leave clear message for call back.
Documents to bring to your appointment:

• Government issued photo identification
• Social Security cards for yourself and all dependents
• Last year’s (2013) Federal and State tax return
• W-2 from each employer
• All 1099 forms, Social Security benefits, Interest, Dividends, Pension, Sale of assets (with basis for gains or losses), Railroad Retirement benefits
• Unemployment compensation statement (you must download and bring)
• Proof of any that apply: a. Mortgage interest; b. property tax; c. medical/dental expenses, medical insurance costs, 1095A ACA; d. receipts for contributions to charity; e. records of tax refunds, Dependent care provider information (name, employer ID or SS#); f. Receipts; g. canceled checks or 1098 forms related to continuing education; h. Lottery winnings form.

Bring a blank check for routing informationif you want to do a direct deposit of any refund(s).

Women’s History Month Project

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Main Library * All ages * Drop In
March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate there will be a drop in craft throughout the month where you can color in your own paper dolls of famous women. Stop by the Children’s Room to participate!

Hilton Baby Lit

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Hilton Branch * Ages birth – 2 1/2 * Valid Maplewood Library card required.
Drop In * All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Explore the World of Edible Colors

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Explore the World of Edible Colors with Children’s Book author and illustrator, Maplewoodian Jennifer Vogel Bass on Wednesday, March 18 at 4 pm at Main Library.  Come play with your food!  A delightful discovery of the many shades of fruits and vegetables.  An interactive event for kids ages 3 ½ – 6.  Older children welcome, too.
The Maplewood Ideas Festival features authors, architects, innovators, artists and visionaries.  Programs are free and open to the public.  See the full festival lineup.