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February 2015        Collegedale Public Library
 
Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday in March
 


The Library will celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday all day Tuesday, March 3. The event will include stories, crafts, and videos. Stay tuned for more information as February progresses.  

 

Local Author Visit

 

 

Thanks to Friends of Collegedale Public Library for scheduling and hosting our Local Author series for 2015. Klaus Luehning was the first author, whose book "Unexpected Odyssey: Danzig to Tennessee" is available for checkout at the Library. The next author, Susan Gregg Gilmore, is scheduled to appear Sunday, March 15.
 

Tax Information

 

 

 

 

Due to budget cuts at the Internal Revenue Service, public libraries and other institutions will no longer receive tax form instruction booklets in bulk. The 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ forms will be available.

 

The Library will offer reproducible tax form instruction booklets, though copy charges are ten cents per page. Patrons can call the IRS at 1-800-829-3676 to receive instructions by mail, visit IRS.gov/Forms to download and print them, or visit IRS.gov/orderforms to order the forms online.

 

Additionally, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low-to moderate-income taxpayers, especially for those 60 and older. Call Seventh Day Adventist Church at (423) 396-2134 or Tyner Methodist Church at (423) 892-0444 for more information.


 

Another option is IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), which offers free tax help for those who qualify. This service is available at the Samaritan Center in Ooltewah and Eastgate Mall in Chattanooga. Call (423) 238-7777 for more information.

 

Finally, if you have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, wait to file your income tax until you receive a 1095-A document, scheduled to be mailed by January 31. If you file without the 1095-A, you will have to file an amendment, which could delay refunds as late as October 2015.

 

Technology Training Begins

 

The Library begins its first round of technology the first week of February with an introduction to computers class. There is a backlog of interest, but if you need training, please call the Library at (423) 396-9300. Future classes will cover topics such as introductions to Internet, social networking, online security, email, and others. We hope to establish a regular, monthly schedule after the initial demand is met.

 
 

Support Friends of Collegedale Public Library with Amazon Smile

 


If you are a regular/semi-regular Amazon.com user, you can help the Friends of  Collegedale Public Library by registering your account with Amazon Smile at smile.amazon.com. With Amazon Smile, FoCPL receives .5% of all sales for eligible purchases. Best of all, this perk costs you nothing. Please support the Library by registering today!

 

 

 
 
1st Sunday
February 1 @ 2:00
1st Thursday
February 5 @ 12:00
1st Sunday
March 8 @ 3:00

 
1st Thursday
March 5 @ 12:00
Children's Programs
Baby Talk: For babies up to 18 months. Year round except during April and May. Thursdays @ 10:30
 
Toddler Time: For toddlers 18-35 months and their parents/caregivers. Year round except during April and May. Wednesdays @ 10:30
 
Preschool Story Time: For ages 3-5, featuring 30 minutes of stories, finger plays, and other activities. Mondays & Tuesdays @ 10:30, Tuesdays @ 2:30

Collegedale Kids Club: For school-aged children, featuring 1 hour of stories, craft, film, and activities. Wednesdays @ 4:00

First Wednesday Therapy Dog Visit: Two new therapy dogs: Pip and Pixie, will visit the Library during Collegedale Kids Club. First Wednesday, February 4 @ 4:00
 
 
 

 
Lions Club Vision Screenings: The Lions Club will return April 3 from 10:00-12:00 to conduct free vision screenings for children from 12 months to 6 years. The Lions Club is also scheduled to return in July and October.

2nd Thursday Lego Club: Lego Club for tweens 9 and older. Come build and share ideas. Thursday, February 12 @ 4:00

Tween Space Craft: This month's Tween Space Craft features upcycled fingerless gloves, created from socks. Thursday, February 26 @ 4:00.

 

 

 


 
Tween Circle: Tween version of Teen Circle for homeschool tweens. 1st & 3rd Fridays, February 6 & 20 from 1:00 to 2:00.
 
Teen Circle: Fun and fellowship for homeschool teens. 1st & 3rd Fridays, February 6 & 20 from 2:00 to 4:00.
 
 
 
 
Book Club: For tweens and interested readers, the Library is hosting a book club discussion of Wonder R.J. Palacio. Monday, February 16 @ 4:00.



   

 
Adult Programs
 
 
String Theory Knitting Club: Calling all knitters, crocheters, and other yarn artists! Come join us for a program for all yarn crafters. We'll be sharing our past and current projects, information on our favorite materials and suppliers, and favorite pattern sources. This program is open to all ages and abilities (including wannabe yarn geeks!). So bring your questions, comments, and current WIP (work in progress). This new regular program meets every other Saturday, so mark your calendars. Saturday, February 7 and Saturday, February 21@ 2:00

                                                        
                              
 
 
I Geek Smocking: Sit and sew demonstration. Watch, learn, and participate with Capi Cohen and the Scenic City Smockers. Sunday, February 8 from 3:00-5:00
 
 


   
1st Thursday Free Family Film @ 4:00
                                                                                                                                                                                

First Thursday
February 5 @ 4:00

Subterranean trolls raise an orphaned boy, who helps them fight back against an evil exterminator and make peace with the fearful residents of an upper-crust Victorian-era town known for its world-class cheeses. 100 minutes. Rated PG
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