Library services available

By submitted, 02/8/21 8:38 AM

PRESCOTT/NEVADA COUNTY LIBRARY

2021 WINTER PROGRAMS/SERVICES

The Nevada County Library will continue to answer phones and offer curbside service Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. for the foreseeable future.

Returning Library Materials and Fines: The book drop will be open to allow patrons to bring back materials they’ve been holding so our staff can start processing those materials. Late fees or fines for materials returned past their due date will continue to be waived for two weeks following the library’s book drop reopening to the public to allow for all materials to be returned. All returned materials must be placed in outside book drop in the rear of the library.

APPOINTMENTS

Appointment based access to library computers and browsing materials to be used to secure critical needs.

Technology Help: The library is frequently a place where patrons learn how to use various forms of technology. The spread of coronavirus and social distancing impose unique difficulties in providing help with devices and on public computers. Because most technology help requires patrons and staff to be at close quarters, there will be limits on how help can be provided until social distancing recommendations are lifted.

Internet Access: Internet access is a critical resource for the community especially during times of economic distress. Patrons require internet access to apply for unemployment insurance, access social services, apply for jobs, tax documents, and access educational resources. Moreover, internet access can be provided to patrons with a limited amount of danger to both patrons and staff in cerements of 30 minutes.

Checkout Material: Browse and select items for checkout in the building by appointment (limit of 15 minutes).

Notary: Notarizations and legal forms available by appointment.

PROGRAMS

Due to the COVID-19 virus, this Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site is operating on a drop-off/pick-up basis.

If we cannot schedule an appointment at a date and time that works for you, there may be other resources available for tax preparation:

FREE TAX FILING – Filing taxes for individuals and families in 2020, free tax help is available February 13th – April 15th.

The Central Arkansas Development Council will have a VITA volunteer at the Prescott/Nevada County Library to help prepare tax returns for individuals and families. These returns will be prepared and e-filed by IRS-certified volunteers.

Those taking advantage of this need to bring a valid photo ID, their W-2 and/or 1099, 1095A or other insurance forms, interest income, unemployment, student loan interest or college expenses, amount received for stimulus (including children), 1099 miscellaneous, child care, social security cards for all being claimed on the return, last year’s taxes, proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check.

Volunteers will be at the library offering contactless drop-off services on:

(CURBSIDE DROP-OFF/PICK UP ONLY)

  • Tuesdays from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
  • Thursdays from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m.
  • Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. (2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, and 4/10) ONLY

For more information, or to schedule a drop-off appointment, call the library at (870) 887-5846.

GED CLASSES – Free GED classes will be offered in community. Classes begin at 5:00 p.m. every Thursday.

The GED classes will be at the Prescott/Nevada County Library, 121 W. Main St. For more information, call Ms. Naomi Butler at (870) 899-2473 or contact the library (870) 887-5846.