Agawam Public Library

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

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

TAX INFORMATION

Agawam Public Library can help you find forms and information during the tax season.

IRS Website Homepage: http://www.irs.gov

(IRS Springfield Office 413-788-0284,
8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday)

IRS Tax forms and Instructions: http://www.irs.gov/formspubs
MA State Department of Revenue: http://www.mass.gov/dor/ , or 1-800-392-6089
(The MA DOR's customer service call center hours for tax help are 10 am - 1 pm and 1:30 pm - 4 pm, Monday through Friday)
CT State Department of Revenue Services: http://www.ct.gov/drs/site/default.asp or 1-860-297-5962
If you need a form (or instructions), that is specific to your needs, we can download it for you at the Reference Desk at a cost of $.10 per page. (The first 10 pages using the black & white printer are free).

LAPTOPS TO BEGIN CIRCULATING

Beginning, Tuesday, January 3rd, four laptop computers will be available for borrowing. Patrons 18 and older may check out a laptop for a two-hour time period. The laptops are for use only in the library and must be checked out on a valid library card. Borrowing will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons wishing to use a laptop must sign a Laptop Borrowing Policy. The laptops will be kept at the Reference Desk. For more information, please call Reference Librarian,
Jerome Walczak at 789-1550 x102.

AARON WOOD DISPLAY

The Agawam Public Library is pleased to have local artist Aaron Wood display his social media propaganda posters on the lower level for the month of February. The inspiration for Aaron’s work began in July 2011 when he joined the social network, Google+. After seeing much dissent and dislike for Facebook and Twitter on the fledging site, he was inspired to develop a series of social media propaganda images based off the themes and artwork of World War II propaganda posters. Since then he has created more than twenty posters with themes including Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. These posters also have been displayed in Vanity Fair Italy, the offices of Twitter, and in homes around the world. The posters are printed locally at Millennium Press in Agawam. Viewing is during regular library hours.

JOLENE MERCADANTE WRITES A MEMOIR

Now Available for purchase or checkout from your local library is Agawam librarian Jolene Mercadante's first published book, a memoir entitled "The Angel On My Shoulder; My Life with an American Pit Bull Terrier." "A love story from start to finish," "A delight to read," "If you enjoy tales of true love, you will value this story." These are just a few responses from best-selling authors who have read Jolene's memoir. Jolene's story about Rumer, her beautiful pit bull, shatters the horrible myths associates with this breed and helps the reader understand the true nature of the American Pit Bull Terrier!

Evergreen Catalog Brings Changes for Patrons

C/W MARS will soon be changing over to the new Evergreen system. A few things will occur that patrons will need to know in advance. Most important - you will need your card for every transaction. An I. D. or license will no longer be accepted. Your Reading History and wish lists will not be carried over. If this info is important, please remember to save or export it. Old passwords will no longer be effective. All new passwords will be the last four digits of your library card number. You will be asked to change your password when you login for the first time. Please watch for updates on our website, Facebook page, and in the library.

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Adult drop-in sit & Knit Instructor Returns

Knittiting instructor Sandy Ellis will attend Adult Drop-In Sit & Knit on the first Tuesday of each month, beginning December 6th and continuing through May 2012. She will teach a variety of knitting techniques and offer assistance with ongoing projects. This program is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Agawam Center Library Association and meets Tuesdays 1-3.