Saturday, February 28, 2009

Art Display at the Osterhout Free Library


Hank Curtis is the Book Nook artist for February. His multi-media art addresses issues including: homelessness, poverty, healthcare, media, culture, humanity, technology, gender, and semiotics. Some elements of his art intone a bit of satiric humor i.e. “What if Barbie was homeless?”

Monday, February 23, 2009

Diabets Digital Photo Frame


Osterhout Free Library has recently received a digital photo frame from Luzerne County Diabetes Task Force. It displays the information to increase diabetes awareness; it's prevention, treatment and management. The information is provided in easy to understand format. Please come and check it out. The frame is kept on the microfilm cabinets, right behind the Information Services Desk. You are most welcome to take home the booklets and brochures on the same topic donated by the Luzerne County Diabetes Task Force.

Thursday, February 05, 2009

Tax Assistance

The area agency on aging for Luzerne/Wyoming counties is pleased to announce that the RSVP volunteers will be available to help seniors and low income individuals with income under $40,000 with simple federal and state income taxes,PACE and Rebate Forms. There is no charge for this service. You must schedule an appointment for assistance. All federal and state income tax forms will be e-filed.

To schedule an appointment please call the number followed by the location:

Kingston Senior Center, Kingston - 287-1102 - (Mondays )
CEO, Wilkes-Barre - 826-0510 ext. 264 - (Mondays)
Osterhout Free Library, Wilkes-Barre - 822-1159 ext. 3309- ( Tuesdays)
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston - 822-1159 ext. 3309 - (Tuesdays)
Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke - 822-1159 ext. 3309 - (Wednesday)
Greater Wilkes Barre Association for the Blind, Exeter - 822-1159 ext. 3309 - (Wednesday)

You must bring all W-2's, 1099's, social security information and any other forms showing income and copies of last years' tax return and property/rent rebate.