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Tax preparation season has arrived and the Chula Vista Public Library is here to relieve the stress. The library and its annual partner, AARP, have teamed up again to offer free tax preparation assistance at two of its branches. AARP's trained volunteers, including English-Spanish speakers are now working the following days and times:

Civic Center Library, 365 F Street, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 pm, through Wednesday, April 12.

South Chula Vista Branch Library, 389 Orange Avenue, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., through April 13.

No appointments will be taken; first come, first served. AARP volunteers are trained through the AARP two-week Tax Aide Program, and are available at the libraries on a first-come, first-served basis. Special attention will be given to residents over the age of 60 and low and middle income residents. Last year, AARP assisted 956 Chula Vista residents with tax preparation in the two libraries. Paper copies of most basic tax forms and booklets are available at both branch libraries. For more information, visit the Chula Vista Library or call (619) 691-5069.

Visit your nearest library branch this week! Upcoming programs and activities include:

Civic Center Branch, 365 F St, (619) 691-5069
Yoga Mondays, 5-6 pm
Stress Relief Coloring (adults), Fri, 12-2 pm
S.T.E.A.M. event for kids: Popcorn Science, Wed, Feb 8, 4:30-6 pm
Crafternoon, Tues, Feb 7, Valentine Mailbox
Film Forum, Wed, Feb 8, 6 pm; mini-concert: T. Rexico, 5:30 pm. French film: illness transforms a child into a phantom who helps halt a criminal. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Fiber Art Club, Fri, Feb 10, 3-4:30 pm; Valentine's Day Crochet Bookmarks
Friends of the Library Book Sale, Fri-Sun, Feb 10-12, during library hours
Sensory Storytime, Wednesdays, 11 am-noon; For children on autism spectrum or developmental delays. Interaction via various formats: storytelling, songs & movement.

South Chula Vista Branch, 389 Orange Av, (619) 585-5755
Love Your Library Contest, daily through Feb 28. Tell us why you love your library or favorite book; entry forms are entered into a contest for prizes.
Rock the Coloring Book, Tues, Feb 7, 6 pm (adults); get creative while listening to rock tunes
Baby Bookworms Storytime, Tues, Feb 7, 11:15 am; Transportation
Ready to Read Storytime, Wed, Feb 8, 11:15 am; Valentine's Day
Tai Chi for Seniors, Tues/Thurs, 11 am-noon
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead, Thurs, Feb 9, 4 pm; kids and teens: Hair Raising Static Electricity Experiment
Friends of the Library Book Sale, Wed, Feb 8, 10 am-4 pm
Citizenship Class (adults), Mon/Tues/Wed, 5:15 pm

Otay Ranch Branch, Otay Ranch Town Center, (619) 397-5740
Valentines for Veterans, daily, through Sun, Feb 12 during library open hours; Support our troops and create a Valentine card that we'll send to a veteran
S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays Storytime, Saturdays, 11:15 am
Crochet for a Cause, Wed, 5-6 pm; learn to crochet caps for premature babies. All hats are donated to Miracle Babies.
Teen Academy, Mon, Feb 6, 4-5 pm; learn about free resources for high school assignments; prepare for ACT, SAT, AP tests and more
Passport Fair, Sun, Feb 12, 9 am-1 pm; apply for your passport; walk-ins welcome
E-Reader Clinic, Tues, Feb 7, 6 pm; how to check out e-books; bring your device
Inov8 Science Night, Thurs, Feb 9, 5 pm (kids ages 8+); Experiment with our new night of scientific activities. This month: States of Matter