Agawam Public Library

February Newsletter

The January issue of The Bookcase the Agawam Public Library's newsletter, contains the latest information, news and happenings at the library.

Overdue Notices

As of March 1, 2010, the Agawam Public Library will discontinue mailing its courtesy overdue reminders to patrons. Those patrons who have provided email addresses will continue to receive email notification. The 30 day billed item notices will continue to be issued until further notice.

Color Copier Now Available

Through the generosity of the Friends of the Library, the library now has a Canon color copier. The copier is located on the lower level, in the area near the black and white copier. The Friends are leasing the copier from H. L. Dempsey and cost to use the copier is 25 cents per page.

New Resource that helps in choosing a career and/or Finding a Job

Career Transitions is a free step-by-step approach to choosing a career, finding a job, and more. These steps include assessing skills and interests, building a personal profile, resume and cover letter, identifying ways to improve job prospects including networking and education opportunities, and searching for jobs. In addition, Career Transitions provides access to unemployment, health benefits, and social services and maintains a blog called The Daily Leap that provides news and information on job hunting from how to choose references to U. S. News 2010 career picks.

Career Transitions is available at the Agawam Library or remotely from your home or office with an Agawam Library Card only. Go to the Agawam Library’s Website at http://www.agawamlibrary.org. Click on
Databases at top of page or click on Career Transitions button above. Type in your library card number and your last name. Scroll down to the C’s and click on Career Transitions. Click the Proceed button.

TaX Forms are here

Federal, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Non-Resident Tax Forms are here. Here are some links for Federal, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Forms.

IRS

Massachusetts Department of Revenue

Connecticut Department of Revenue

Information on Earthquake in Haiti

The Boston Public Library has put out some links on the earthquake in Haiti. For local/international news coverage of this tragedy, community resources for those seeking assistance, as well as library resources go to http://www.bpl.org/news/haiti.htm. For information on finding families in Haiti go to http://www.icrc.org/familylinks.

Flu Clinic Finder and information on Seasonal Flu and Swine Flu(H1N1 Virus)

Click here to locate a flu clinic in your area and learn information on seasonal flu and swine flu (H1N1 virus)

Agawam Public Library's Blog

Connect to the Agawam Public Library's Blog to find out the latest new books, what staff and patrons are reading, and what the Agawam Pageturners Book Club is discussing. Add your own book review, too!