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2013 Free Community Tax Service

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Monroe County Public Library 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington

February 4 - April 12

Monday and Tuesday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Friday: 2:00 pm - 5:45 pm

(Arrive early - signup begins at 1:30 p.m. - first come, first served)

 

Ellettsville Branch Library 600 W. Temperance St., Ellettsville, Phone 812-876-3383

February 1 - April 12 (Call for an appointment.)

Friday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

 

Other locations:  see http://www.monroeunitedway.org/freetaxes

 

 

 

Posted by Jim G. on Jan 15, 2013
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Escape With the 2013 Winter Reading Program

WRP 2013Adult, high school and middle school readers are encouraged to participate in our annual Winter Reading Program. It's easy to enter - read a book, submit an entry. Every week, winning names will be drawn to receive prizes, and a final prize will be given at the end. The more books you read, the more chances you'll have to win.

Enter anytime between January 2 and February 25 at any library location - Main, Ellettsville or the Bookmobile - or online.

Need help finding a great winter read? If you haven't already, check out MCPL's online book lists. Whether you are craving contemporary British novels, non-fiction about cold places or for a little of everything try a book that library staff loved in 2012. Check out a book today and escape!

Posted by Sarah B. on Jan 3, 2013
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NoveList Plus is A+ for Readers

What can you do when your favorite author doesn’t write fast enough?  When you finish a series do you have a hard time finding something else to read?

Using NoveList Plus, you can find suggestions for similar authors or series, lists of award winners, as well as the order of books in a series.  Book lists and book discussion guides can help you find a new favorite book or author.

 In NoveList Plus, you’ll find:

  • Fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages
  • Expert reading recommendations from professional librarians
  • Read-alikes for every title, author, and series
  • Easy-to-use interface designed with readers and librarians in mind
  • Simple but effective searching
  • Quick and easy-to-use resources including:
    • Book Discussion Guides
    • Thematic book lists
    • Reading and book-oriented articles

 

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Try NoveList Plus, a great resource for finding your next favorite book.

Posted by Jim G. on Jan 2, 2013
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