Postponed until March: Tech Talk: Internet Security

Today's Tech Talk is postponed and will be rescheduled in March. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Join us for our monthly series of talks about technology at the Main Library!
In this talk, we’ll discuss tools to better protect yourself online. We’ll address strong passwords, password managers, two-factor authentication, phishing and spam, browser security features, malware, and tips to keep in mind. Participants are welcome to bring smartphones, tablets, or laptops to follow along.

A Conversation With Ndaba Mandela: Youth Leadership, Mentoring, and Collaboration, Monday February 25 at Warehouse 21

Apply to be the Santa Fe Youth Poet Laureate by February 28

Youth Job Fair at the G.C.C.C., February 23rd

New Mexico FamilyPass brought to you by the Department of Cultural Affairs

Did you know that the Santa Fe Public Library has FamilyPasses brought to you by the Department of Cultural Affairs that will get you and your family into 8 museums and 8 historic sites for FREE! All you need to check one out is your SFPL library card. Ask at your nearest library's circulation desk for the availability of this pass and make sure to take their online survey after your visit to ensure this service remains available to the public: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DCAFamilyPass

Santa Fe Community College and AARP Foundation Offer Free Income Tax Help

Santa Fe Community College, in partnership with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, will host free income tax preparation assistance beginning Feb. 4 through April 15. This year, the free service will be available on an appointment basis at a new location, the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road.  AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service. The services are provided by volunteers from the community. This year the Higher Education Center is the only AARP Foundation Tax-Aide site in Santa Fe.

AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide Santa Fe is now taking appointments either online or by calling 505-946-3615. To read more about the program and access the online registration link visit sfcc.edu/taxaide/. Those who do not have computer access can call 505-946-3615. A volunteer will return your call. The tax assistance appointments will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. Reservations are required, however, AARP will accommodate a limited number of walk-in clients based on availability and will make reservations at the HEC on tax preparation days.

Tax-Aide services are not available during any holidays observed by the HEC including the Spring Break from March 18 through March 24. Please note: Tax-Aide services will also observe all HEC weather delays or closures (appointments affected by weather delays or closures will be re-scheduled). Visit sfcc.edu to see notices of weather delays or closures.

The State Director of AARP New Mexico Gene Varela said, “We’re delighted to partner again with Santa Fe Community College to offer this service through AARP’s foundation. The new location at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center has plenty of parking and is a great mid-town location to serve the community.”

In addition to providing the location for tax preparation services, SFCC accounting students who were trained specifically for the service will be among the volunteers available to assist anyone in filing their taxes.

Those seeking assistance with their tax return must have all tax forms collected prior to coming in for help. Be sure to bring all of the information and documents you need, including these items:

• Copy of prior year return, if available
• Photo ID of the primary filers
• Social Security Card or ITINs for parents and children or dependents
• Social Security year end statement
• Proof of health insurance
• Income documents: W-2s; 1099’s for retirement income or self-employment; interest, dividend, stock or CD sales; Unemployment (W2-G) form; Gambling win/loss documents from casinos
• List and supporting documents for expenses: child care, college or vocational training, medical expenses not covered by insurance – including mileage, charity donations, property tax bills or receipts (Santa Fe and Los Alamos County only) and mortgage interest paid
• To have your refund direct deposited, bring a blank check or savings card
• For married filing jointly returns, both individuals must be available to sign documents

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program cannot prepare returns that include:

• Rental income
• Self-employment returns with expenses of $25,000 or more, home office deduction, employees, inventory or operating loss
• Married Filing Separately
• Royalty income with associated expenses
• Casualty loss

For more information, please call 505-946-3615.

February 2019 Art Displays at the Santa Fe Public Library

Stop by and peruse our great art shows that will be on display during the month of February:

Main Library, Satin/Reichman Memorial Art Gallery: Jean Marc Richel, “Arroyo Mundo” (Original Prints). There will be an artist meet and greet on Friday, February 8 from 4-6 p.m. in the 2^nd floor gallery.

Main Library Display Cases: Bridget Rose Green, “Quotidian Pots” (Functional Pottery).

La Farge Branch Library: Darrin Graham & Jodi Drinkwater, “Mixed-media Abstracts”.

Southside Branch Library: Jacki Munro, “From Numbness to Awakening” (Photography and Posters).

Congressman Lujan's Staff Open Office Hours at La Farge, Friday, February 8

Open