Libraries, AARP offer tax help
Douglas County Libraries and AARP are offering help to the tax
wary at several tax aid sessions. The help is free to individuals
and families with a combined income of less than $60,000.
Registration for the sessions is required.
Following is a schedule of when the sessions are
offered:
* Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 13, 27, April 3, 10. Call (303)
841-3503.
* Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock: Jan.
31, Feb. 2-8, 14-15, 18, 21-22, 24, 26, 28-29, March 1-4, 6-9,
April 3-4, 10, 12-13. Call (303) 688-7700 to book a time
slot.
* Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd.: 9:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m., Feb. 7, 21, March 6, 20, April 3. Call (303)
791-7703.
* Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway: 9 a.m. to 3:30
p.m., Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m., Sundays, Jan. 31, Feb. 7-8,
14, 21, 28-29, March 13, 27, April 3, 10. Call (303)
799-4446.
The program is staffed by AARP volunteers.
In addition to 2003 tax information, bring copies of the 2002
state and federal tax forms.
Chocolate program celebrates holiday
Douglas County Libraries is offering an adult chocolate program
in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
Angela Schlegel of The Cookie Jar, a cookies and sweets shop in
Parker, will offer free samples, give away prizes, plan hands-on
activities, offer Valentine’s Day gift ideas and give high-altitude
baking tips.
The programs are at 7 p.m., Feb. 5, at the Parker Library, 10851
S. Crossroads Drive, (303) 841-3503; at 7 p.m., Feb. 9, at the
Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, (303)
688-7700; at 7 p.m., Feb. 11, at the Highlands Ranch Library, 9292
Ridgeline Blvd., (303) 791-7703; at 7 p.m., Feb. 12, at the Lone
Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, (303) 799-4446.
The program is free, and sign-up is required. The program is for
adults. Visit or call the local library to register.
Genealocial society welcomes local speaker
The Highlands Ranch Library Genealogical Society will meet from
7-9 p.m., Feb. 3, at the library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd.
Local genealogist Valerie Eichler Lair will discuss the value of
using church records in genealogical research.
The society will offer a class at 6 p.m. to introduce novices to
the basics of genealogy.
The class and meeting are free and open to anyone interested in
enhancing their knowledge of family history and
genealogy.
Call (303) 791-7703.
Annual used-book sale is Jan. 31, Feb. 1
Douglas County Libraries patrons who love a good book, a CD or a
great deal should attend the Highlands Ranch Library’s used-book
sale and annual magazine giveaway.
The sale is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 31, and from noon to 4
p.m., Feb. 1, at the library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd.
The sale features books, tapes, CDs and DVDs. It is recommended
that shoppers arrive early for the best selection in children’s
books, video items and antiquarian collector books.
The magazine giveaway will be in meeting room A, the children’s
materials will be in meeting room B, and the rest of the sale will
be in the sale room.
Call (303) 791-7703.
Medicare facts discussed at program
Susan Hellman, program director at Centura Health Insurance for
Seniors, will lead a presentation on the ins and outs of
Medicare.
The presentation is from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Feb. 5, at the Parker
Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, at Mainstreet and Parker
Road.
Call (303) 841-3503.