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The calendar year will soon come to a close, and tax season will loom ahead. To relieve the stress of tax preparation, AARP and the Chula Vista Public Library have again joined forces to recruit volunteers to serve as tax preparers and counselors. With 956 free tax returns prepared by AARP in the library last year for seniors and residents with low-to-moderate incomes, there is a critical need for trained volunteers, including bilingual English-Spanish speakers. Volunteers don’t have to be tax professionals, according to Donley Cates, AARP’s district coordinator. AARP is seeking those with moderate computer skills and some knowledge of tax law and tax preparation. Mandatory specialized training will be held for two weeks, Monday through Friday, January 9 through January 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lesson material will be provided, written by the IRS and the California Franchise Tax Board especially for the AARP program. Prospective volunteers are asked to contact Cates at [email protected] for details.

Positions are available in the Chula Vista Library’s Civic Center and South Chula Vista Branches. Volunteers who complete the training will become certified AARP Tax-Aides. Mileage will be reimbursed for eligible Tax-Aides who volunteer at least one day per week, six to eight daytime hours, during the months of February through April 15.

Visit our libraries in the next week and attend our upcoming programs and events. Check out your holiday reading, music and films, too!
Library locations:
Civic Center Branch, 365 F St, (619) 691-5069
South Chula Vista Branch, 389 Orange Av, (619) 585-5755
Otay Ranch Branch, Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Rd, #409, (619) 397-5740

Civic Center Branch:
- Crafternoon, Create a pinecone bird-feeder, Tues, Nov 8, 4:30 pm
- Yoga Mondays, 5-6 pm
- Stress Relief Coloring (Adults), Fridays, 12-2 pm
- Film Forum, Wed, Nov 9, 6 pm; starring Susan Sarandon, a widow who moves to Los Angeles to discover a new life. Concert at 5:30 by local singer-songwriter Savannah Philyaw.
- S.T.E.A.M. events for kids: Brush Bots, mini toothbrush robots, Wed, Nov 9, 4:30-6 pm

South Chula Vista Branch:
- Baby Bookworms Storytime, Tues, Nov 8, 11:15 am - "Little Hands Art: Forest Animals"
- Ready to Read Storytime, Wed, Nov 9, 11:15 am - "Little Hands Story & Art: Forest Animals"
- Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead for Kids & Teens, Thurs, Nov 10 - "Optical Illusions"
- Family PJ Storytime/Craft, Tues, Nov 8, 5 pm - Elect to Read!
- Ladies' Night Out (Adults), Tues, Nov 8, 5:30-7 pm - Create a Thanksgiving Centerpiece. Registration required.
- Computer Class, Sat, Nov 12, 9 am - Basics of Microsoft Word

Otay Ranch Branch:
- Rock the Vote: Celebrate the election by voting for your favorite book. Cast your ballot in the library!
- "Wonder"-ful Book Club (registration required): reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio (grades 4-6), book discussion and activity, Wednesdays through Dec 14, 4-5 pm. Books will be provided to you, thanks to Altrusa of Chula Vista.
- Little Hands Art, Sat, Nov 5, 12 Noon, ages 5+. Experience the world of Surrealism with your child. Wear clothes you can get messy in!
- Crochet for a Cause, Wednesdays, 5-6 pm. Crochets hats for premature babies. New crocheters welcome. Hats are donated to Miracle Babies.
- Passport Fairs, Sun, Nov 6, 9 am-1 pm; Sat, Nov 12 & 19, 9 am-3 pm; Apply for your passport. Walk-ins welcome.
- S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays, 11:15, storytime featuring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math. Nov theme: Time
- Ballet Move to the Music (ages 2-5), Tues, Nov 8, 11:15 am