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Book a Librarian spring sessions filled

Posted by gloucestercitylibrary on April 1, 2008

All sessions through June, 2008, are now filled.  Watch for announcements about upcoming sessions in the library, on the website, and in the Gloucester City News.

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Book A Librarian for computer training

Posted by gloucestercitylibrary on March 20, 2008

Introducing a new service at the library starting in April–Book A Librarian. Sign up for individual help with basic computer, internet, and email skills or using our catalog. See complete information here.

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VITA tax volunteers return

Posted by gloucestercitylibrary on January 3, 2008

The VITA volunteer tax preparers will be here on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m., starting January 21, 2008. They provide free tax preparation for people with up to $40,000 in income. By appointment only; please call 856-456-4181 to make your appointment.

PLEASE BRING:

* Photo ID
* Social Security card for each family member to be claimed on your taxes
* W-2 forms for all jobs worked in 2007
* 1099 forms for other income, if any
* Child care provider name, address and tax ID number
* Voided check for automatic deposit of money into your account
* Copy of your 2006 return if possible
* Birth dates for primary, secondary and dependents on the tax return
* Current year’s tax package if received
* Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit
* Payments for day care
* If filing electronically (married couple filing jointly) both spouses must be present to sign required forms
* Any other tax-related documents that you have received for 2007

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E-books added to Overdrive service

Posted by gloucestercitylibrary on January 2, 2008

2200 book titles are now available in electronic form through the Overdrive service. They can be downloaded in Adobe Reader format for reading on personal computers and laptops, or in Mobipocket format for reading on PDAs. Titles include study aids like Sparknotes and Cliffs notes, business, investing, cooking, crafts, relationships, self-improvement, travel, health and more.

To take a look at the e-books, as well as the downloadable audiobooks offered on Overdrive, click here.

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Place Interlibrary Loan requests yourself, online

Posted by gloucestercitylibrary on November 8, 2007

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Click here for information.

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Downloadable audiobooks

Posted by gloucestercitylibrary on November 8, 2007

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Download Audiobooks by Overdrive! Click here, and have your library card ready.
14-day loans, automatic returns, never any fines
Overdrive’s quick start guide
Our page of tips

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Warm up in the library with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate

Posted by gloucestercitylibrary on November 8, 2007

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Our new machine lets you brew one cup at a time so it’s always fresh. $1 a cup, many flavors to choose from.

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