Press Release 3/5/18
SOUTH AMBOY – Celebrate the Dowdell Library’s 104th year of serving the community with services such as Internet and Wireless access, Digital Historical Newspapers, Free Downloadable Media (eBooks, Magazines, Music & Movies),
Print Bestsellers and Great Programs for all ages! Stop by this March for Free Tax Assistance, Maker’s Day, Creating an Online Business Workshop and an Alzheimer’s 101 Program.
Haven’t filed your taxes yet? Sign up NOW to reserve one of the limited spaces provided by VITA (United Way). VITA free tax preparation assistance for individuals earning less than $64,000 per year is available on the following dates. Wednesday, March 21 from 10-2:30 pm, Monday, March 26 from 4-8 pm and Monday, April 9 for drop off service only from10 am– 12 noon. Pick up return on Wednesday April 11. Registration is required: 732-721-6060 or comments@dowdell.org
Join us for Alzheimer’s 101 presented by Alzheimer’s New Jersey on Monday, March 19 from 6-7:30 pm. This program will provide a comprehensive overview for anyone who wants to learn about memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia. Registration is required. Please call 732-721-6060 to reserve a seat.
Attend a FREE presentation by the State Department of Treasury for Creating an Online Business on Monday March 26 from 4:30-6:15. In this workshop, you will learn about Taxable products and services, Sales inside and outside of New Jersey, Shipping products, Collecting New Jersey Sales Tax and Filing Sales and Use Tax returns. This workshop is limited to 25 participants. To register, please call the library at 732-721-6060 or email comments@dowdell.org.
Experience Chinese Culture with Celebrate! The Year of the Dog event on Sunday, April 29 from 1:30-3:30 pm. Fun activities will be available for the whole family. Celebrate! The Year of the Dog event will begin at 1:30 p.m. sharp with a dazzling Lion Dance performed by students from the Edison Chinese School. A delightful traditional dance, fashion show, and orchestral performance will follow. Art stations featuring Chinese painting, calligraphy and origami demonstrations will be showcased. Attendees with food tickets will be treated to traditional Chinese refreshments at the conclusion of the program. Directions: www.dowdell.org Don’t forget to stop in to view the special Year of the Dog exhibition, which will be on display starting March 1.
To learn about upcoming library programs, sign up for the monthly eNewsletter at http://dowdell.org/newslettersignup.html
The Dowdell Library’s hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturday from 12 to 4 pm. For more information, please visit www.dowdell.org, or contact the Library at 732-721-6060 or comments@dowdell.org.
