Bristol Public Library Blog

Tax Forms Are Here!

Bristol Public Library — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:01:23 +0000

Tax forms are here! The IRS has sent us 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ forms and instruction booklets ~~as well Schedule A and B~~ (ran out 1/26/12). We have also received CT-1040 and CT-1040NR/PY forms and instruction booklets from the CT DRS. They are available in the Reference area of the Main library.

If you need other forms you are welcome to visit our libraries and print tax forms off our computers. You will need a valid library card or photo ID to use our computers. Printing is 10¢/page.

You can obtain tax forms through the following sites:

Connecticut Tax Forms — Connecticut forms and publications from the Connecticut Department of Revenue Service.
Federation of Tax Administrators — links to out-of-state forms and filing sites.
IRS Forms and Publications — every federal form, publication, and set of instructions you need for your federal taxes. You can even get last year’s forms, if you’re a little behind …

February Knit Wits

Bristol Public Library — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:01:37 +0000

Are you a needleworker? Or interested in learning how to knit, crochet, or sew? Knit Wits is a great way for you to meet others and to learn new ideas and patterns! Bring works-in-progress, patterns, questions, suggestions and ideas to Bristol Public Library on alternating Wednesdays every month.

Free. No registration required.

When: 6:30 – 8 on February 1 & 15
Where: Meeting Room One (Basement)

Free Trial! Try Universal Class Today!

Bristol Public Library — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:22:50 +0000

Bristol Public Library System is pleased to announce a free 3-week trial of Universal Class. Universal Class offers over 500+ online continuing education courses taught by real instructors with remote, 24/7 access so you can study on your schedule. Assignments are graded by certified instructors and feedback and discussion with other students and instructors is conducted via email or chat.

Courses include:

Accounting and Bookkeeping
Alternative Medicine
Arts and Photography
Business
Career Training
Computers and Technology
Cooking, Crafts and Hobbies
Entrepreneurship
Financial Management
Health and Medicine
History
Mathematics
And much more!

We think that subscribing to Universal Class may be a cost-effective way to serve the needs of Bristol residents. However, this database is not inexpensive so we need to know if you find it worthwhile. Please try out Universal Class and tell us whether it will be a great addition to our existing databases!

The trial is active through 2/08 & can be accessed here or at home:

Visit bristolct.universalclass.com/register.htm
Enter you Bristol library card number
Create an account
Register for up to five courses
Learn new things!