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February 1st - April 15th Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays11am-2pm AARP Tax aide @ Churchland Branch  AARP Tax-Aide is the nation's largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service available to taxpayers with low- and moderate-income, with special attention to those age 60 and older.  
 

 

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Thanks to a new partnership between IMAX and the American Library Association avid library patrons will be able to journey through distant galaxies and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult tasks in history of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).  Through April 30, ALA’s public awareness website, atyourlibrary.org, will host “Explore the Universe @ your library,” a contest for kids, in partnership with IMAX’s Hubble 3D movie. Hubble 3D opens in IMAX and IMAX 3D theaters across the country March 19.  The contest is open to kids in kindergarten through 12th grade. On atyourlibrary.org/hubble kids have the opportunity to answer a series of trivia questions about the Hubble Space Telescope; if they answer all the questions correctly, they will be entered into a drawing to win one of seven prize packages. The grand prize is 25 IMAX tickets, suitable for classes or astronomy clubs, as well as a telescope and a signed Hubble 3D poster. First prize is a family four-pack of IMAX tickets, telescope, and signed poster. Five other prize packages include IMAX tickets and a film poster.
 

 BookclubHave you always meant to read the classics, but never got around to it? Are you behind on your bestsellers? Dying to discuss the latest mystery? Then come to the meeting of the Portsmouth Book Group on Monday, April 5th, @ 6:30 pm. Bring your ideas and the titles of those books you’ve always wanted to read.  We will be reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak for our April meeting. Call 393-8759 and ask for Mary Hodges for more information.

Join us for Babygarten at the Main Library, a fun and exciting program for infants (birth to 18 months) and their parents or caregivers.  Classes last about an hour and include fun projects for parents to make and a free play period for both babies and caregivers. To register for the program please call 393-8501 and ask for the Children’s Dept., register in person at the library, or you can register here  All programs begin at 11:00 AM, and will be held on  Saturdays March 6th - 27th
 

 

Teen Book Club

Main Teen Book Club Tuesday March 16th @ 4:30. This month's book Lord of the Flies by William Golding  Register for Teen Book Club online here..., by telephone at 393-8501, or in person at the Main Library.
Manor Teen Book Club Tues. March 23rd @ 2:45 p.m. Come for book discussion, pizza and drinks!
This month's book Lord of the Flies by William Golding  Register for Teen Book Club here... Pick up your book at the Manor Branch. It is yours to keep!
 

 

2010 Census Need help filling out your census form? Then come to the Library, Census workers will be coming to our Libraries in March to assist, we will announce the dates as they become available.
The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years.  In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico. When you receive yours, just answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided. If you don't mail the form back, you may receive a visit from a census taker, who will ask you the questions from the form.

 

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