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Tax Forms

Christmas is barely over and then--BAM--tax season is upon us.

We've already received a good supply of federal tax forms and booklets, and are awaiting arrival of Wisconsin state forms.

Did you know that tax forms are available online and can be printed out on your home computer? Follow the links above to search for your needed forms.

And remember--library staff are happy to assist with tax forms anytime.

It's That Time of Year Again...

It's the time of year for navel-gazing--looking back over the last twelve months--assessing, choosing, re-living.  We survived it all, and then some! 

Book lovers await the happy plethora (love that word) of book lists.  Best of this, best of that.  Here is a compendium of best books of 2009, judged from a number of angles--best of genre, award winners, etc., etc. All in all, enough to make any reader feel that there just aren't enough hours in the day.

Best of luck catching up with them all, and happy reading.

Google's Personalized Search Results

Worth noting for frequent Google users,  this from the blog Search Engine Land:

Beginning today, Google will now personalize the search results of anyone who uses its search engine, regardless of whether they’ve opted-in to a previously existing personalization feature. Searchers will have the ability to opt-out completely, and there are various protections designed to safeguard privacy. However, being opt-out rather than opt-in will likely raise some concerns. The company has an announcement here. Below, a deeper look.

Read more...

Storytime Schedule

Baby Lapsit Storytime is especially planned for babies under the age of two years--a perfect bit of socialization time for babies (and moms!) while introducing little ones to the magic of books and stories.  Lynette Carpenter offers brief story sessions, often with musical accompaniment. She always welcomes siblings too, and no reservations are ever needed.

Baby Lapsit Storytime

Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
January 5
January 19
February 16
March 2
March 16
March 30
April 20
May 4
May 18
June 1

Maria Hinners delights preschoolers two years of age and older with fun stories, songs, and other activities. Siblings are also welcome at Preschool Storytime and no reservations are necessary.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
January 13
January 27
February 3
February 24
March 10
March 24
April 14
 

We Are Open!

Alice Baker Library is open today, Wednesday, December 9, but we'll be closing at 3 p.m.