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African American History Month
Enjoy a month of programs to celebrate the history and achievements of African Americans. Learn about the culture through authors, films, exhibits and more. These programs are free and open to the public.

 


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AARP Tax Help

Date: Wednesday - February 1 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available. Please bring the following with you when you come: Copy of last year's income tax return(s), W-2 forms from each employers, Unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid,  dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number), all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions  and Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents


Toddler Storytime (to 3 Years)

Date: Thursday - February 2 2012
Time: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and playtime for toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.


Toddler Storytime (to 3 Years)

Date: Thursday - February 2 2012
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and playtime for toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.


Internet Basics 2

Date: Thursday - February 2 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: This course explains what email is and how to use it. It also explains the features of online communities and how instant messaging works. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1.


Computer Basics 1

Date: Friday - February 3 2012
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: This course explains the main parts of a computer, the keyboard, and how to use the mouse. It also defines common computer terminology such as program, data, network, etc. Prerequisites: None


AARP Tax Help

Date: Saturday - February 4 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available. Please bring the following with you when you come: Copy of last year's income tax return(s), W-2 forms from each employers, Unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid,  dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number), all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions  and Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents


Baby Time

Date: Monday - February 6 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: An interactive storytime featuring books, songs and fingerplays with playtime afterward. Ages: 6-18 months.


Heights Library Readers Group

Date: Monday - February 6 2012
Time: 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Book discussion preceded by a light buffet dinner.


Storytime for Pre-K

Date: Tuesday - February 7 2012
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Join us for an exciting Pre-K storytime and craft.


AARP Tax Help

Date: Tuesday - February 7 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available. Please bring the following with you when you come: Copy of last year's income tax return(s), W-2 forms from each employers, Unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid,  dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number), all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions  and Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents


Getting to Know Your Gadgets: eBooks Open House

Date: Tuesday - February 7 2012
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Learn how to use ebooks from the Library's collection. We'll show you how to search for titles, authors and download them to your particular device.


Paper Crafting with Amie Bialo

Date: Tuesday - February 7 2012
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Make cool cards and other paper crafts with Amie. Learn valuable paper crafting techniques that you can use at home. Please arrive early as supplies are limited.


AARP Tax Help

Date: Wednesday - February 8 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available. Please bring the following with you when you come: Copy of last year's income tax return(s), W-2 forms from each employers, Unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid,  dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number), all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions  and Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents


Toddler Storytime (to 3 Years)

Date: Thursday - February 9 2012
Time: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and playtime for toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.


Toddler Storytime (to 3 Years)

Date: Thursday - February 9 2012
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and playtime for toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.


MS Common Features & Commands

Date: Thursday - February 9 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: This course explains the common features and commands of various types of productivity programs. Students will also learn about the main components of the user interface, keyboard shortcuts, and various key combinations. Adults and Teens.


Computer Basics 2

Date: Friday - February 10 2012
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: This continuation of Computer Basics explains the features of different computers and the role of memory. It describes different types of productivity, communications, educational, and entertainment programs. It also explains the features and functions of Windows XP. Prerequisites: None.


AARP Tax Help

Date: Saturday - February 11 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available. Please bring the following with you when you come: Copy of last year's income tax return(s), W-2 forms from each employers, Unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid,  dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number), all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions  and Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents


Baby Time

Date: Monday - February 13 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: An interactive storytime featuring books, songs and fingerplays with playtime afterward. Ages: 6-18 months.


S.M.A.S.H. Book Club for Tweens

Date: Monday - February 13 2012
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Smoothies and Milkshakes: After School Highbrows - a Book Club for ages 9 - 13. Discuss the book of the month while enjoying a milkshake or smoothie. Please register at the Heights Neighborhood Library prior to attending this program.


Needlework and Conversation Society

Date: Monday - February 13 2012
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Chat while you work on your latest needlecraft project.


Storytime for Pre-K

Date: Tuesday - February 14 2012
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Join us for an exciting Pre-K storytime and craft.


AARP Tax Help

Date: Tuesday - February 14 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available. Please bring the following with you when you come: Copy of last year's income tax return(s), W-2 forms from each employers, Unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid,  dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number), all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions  and Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents


Getting to Know Your Gadgets: eBooks Open House

Date: Tuesday - February 14 2012
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Learn how to use ebooks from the Library's collection. We'll show you how to search for titles, authors and download them to your particular device.


AARP Tax Help

Date: Wednesday - February 15 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available. Please bring the following with you when you come: Copy of last year's income tax return(s), W-2 forms from each employers, Unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid,  dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number), all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions  and Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents


Toddler Storytime (to 3 Years)

Date: Thursday - February 16 2012
Time: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and playtime for toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.


Toddler Storytime (to 3 Years)

Date: Thursday - February 16 2012
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and playtime for toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.


Intro to MS Word 2007

Date: Thursday - February 16 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Introduction to basic word processor tasks such as text, tables, and pictures.


Windows 7 Basics

Date: Friday - February 17 2012
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Explore new ways to help you speed through everyday tasks. Learn how to find and manage your files using Windows 7.


AARP Tax Help

Date: Saturday - February 18 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available. Please bring the following with you when you come: Copy of last year's income tax return(s), W-2 forms from each employers, Unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid,  dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number), all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions  and Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents


Mystery on the Boulevard

Date: Saturday - February 18 2012
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Monthly discussion of a mystery selected by members at the previous meeting.


Baby Time

Date: Monday - February 20 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: An interactive storytime featuring books, songs and fingerplays with playtime afterward. Ages: 6-18 months.


Storytime for Pre-K

Date: Tuesday - February 21 2012
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Join us for an exciting Pre-K storytime and craft.


AARP Tax Help

Date: Tuesday - February 21 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available. Please bring the following with you when you come: Copy of last year's income tax return(s), W-2 forms from each employers, Unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid,  dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number), all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions  and Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents


Getting to Know Your Gadgets: eBooks Open House

Date: Tuesday - February 21 2012
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Learn how to use ebooks from the Library's collection. We'll show you how to search for titles, authors and download them to your particular device.


AARP Tax Help

Date: Wednesday - February 22 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available. Please bring the following with you when you come: Copy of last year's income tax return(s), W-2 forms from each employers, Unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid,  dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number), all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions  and Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents


Toddler Storytime (to 3 Years)

Date: Thursday - February 23 2012
Time: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and playtime for toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.


Toddler Storytime (to 3 Years)

Date: Thursday - February 23 2012
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and playtime for toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.


Intro to MS PowerPoint 2007

Date: Thursday - February 23 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Introduction to basic functions of presentation program including graphics, multimedia and print options.


Internet Basics 1

Date: Friday - February 24 2012
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: This course explains the purpose of the Internet, what is needed to connect to it, and important terms related to the Internet. It also explains the World Wide Web and how to perform searches and transactions. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1, 2.


AARP Tax Help

Date: Saturday - February 25 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available. Please bring the following with you when you come: Copy of last year's income tax return(s), W-2 forms from each employers, Unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid,  dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number), all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions  and Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents


Needlework and Conversation Society

Date: Saturday - February 25 2012
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Chat while you work on your latest needlecraft project.


Baby Time

Date: Monday - February 27 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: An interactive storytime featuring books, songs and fingerplays with playtime afterward. Ages: 6-18 months.


Needlework and Conversation Society

Date: Monday - February 27 2012
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Chat while you work on your latest needlecraft project.


Storytime for Pre-K

Date: Tuesday - February 28 2012
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Join us for an exciting Pre-K storytime and craft.


AARP Tax Help

Date: Tuesday - February 28 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available. Please bring the following with you when you come: Copy of last year's income tax return(s), W-2 forms from each employers, Unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid,  dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number), all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions  and Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents


Getting to Know Your Gadgets: eBooks Open House

Date: Tuesday - February 28 2012
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Learn how to use ebooks from the Library's collection. We'll show you how to search for titles, authors and download them to your particular device.


AARP Tax Help

Date: Wednesday - February 29 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: HEIGHTS
Description: Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available. Please bring the following with you when you come: Copy of last year's income tax return(s), W-2 forms from each employers, Unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid,  dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number), all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions  and Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents