Adults
BOOktacular at Hanson Park!
Come enjoy our latest Story Walk at Hanson Park. Tuesday, October 4th from 6:30 – 8:30. It’ll be creepy and fun! We’ll also have Trunk or Treat with our city vehicles.
Lego Club
LEGO Club is back!
Upcoming dates:
- August 18th
- September 1st, 15th, 29th
- October 13th, 27th
- November 10th
- December 8th
Come build LEGO creations at the library! We meet every other Thursday from 3:30 – 5:00 pm. (Unless otherwise indicated.) Ages 5 and up are welcome. Ages 8 and under need to bring an adult helper.
Questions? Give us a call at 918-358-2676.
LEGO Club takes a break for the Summer Reading Program.
Brainfuse
We are excited to share a new online resource–Brainfuse. Need help with VA benefits, job searches, or even homework? Brainfuse is for you! The three areas of assistance are:
HelpNow – online tutoring, writing labs, practice tests (ACT, SAT, ASVAB, US Citizenship), resume assistance and more.
JobNow – help with job searches, resume templates, resume review, online coaching, interview prep and more.
VetNow – provides live help to veterans about VA benefits and benefit resources. Veterans can also find career assistance and help with college skills.
Questions? Call the library at 918-358-2676.
Family Movie Night
A young clownfish is captured by divers when he strays too far from home. His father sets out on a journey to rescue him and makes friends along the way.
Come join us Thursday, June 16th in the library parking lot! Bring your family & friends, lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray as we watch Finding Nemo. Concessions will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks as well. The movie will start at dark. Rain date will be Thursday, June 23rd.
Sponsored by: Shape Your Future: A program of TSET, Friends of Jay C. Byers Memorial Library, Cimarron Cinema, Jay C. Byers Memorial Library, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Questions? Call the library at 918-358-2676 or like us on Facebook.
How We Can Help
We are still here, ready to help you whether it’s in person, over the phone or online. Here are some of the ways we can help.
Books:
-We can do curbside checkouts for those who need it. Just call us at 918-358-2676 or reserve online to let us know which books you want. We’ll check them out and bring them out to your car. Call when you get in the parking lot.
-You can return your books at any time in the drop box in front of the library.
Ebooks:
-You can check out books online through Oklahoma Virtual Library and Overdrive. Visit our ebook page for more information.
-If you do not have an account with us, you can now create one online and be able to check out ebooks. To check out physical books, you will need to come in to the library and finish the registration process. You will need to bring proof of residency.
Online:
-We have free wifi 24/7 that will reach the parking lot. Just accept the disclaimer and you’re ready to go.
-If you need something printed, email it to: print@jcbyerslibrary.org . Black & white copies are .10 per page and color copies are .50 per page. If you have questions, please give us a call. 918-358-2676.
As always, if you have any questions or need any help, feel free to come into the library, explore the website, contact us on Facebook, or call us at 918-358-2676.
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File a free federal and state return if your income in 2020 was $72,000 or less.
Do you have questions as you’re doing your return?
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Assistors will be answering questions from 2/2/21 to 4/15/21, Mon thru Friday 9am to 4pm.
Get a response within 24 hours on working days.
First: Validate Your Identity
To e-file your 2020 tax return, you must verify your identity with your Adjusted Gross Income from your 2019 tax return.
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- Easy Q&A guidance to fill out the 1040 form
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- Form 1040NR (non-resident)
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More on Taxes, Filing & Tracking Returns
You May Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit
You may have extra money waiting for you with the Earned Income Tax Credit. The EITC is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income.
If you qualify, you could pay less federal tax or even get money back. The EITC is a boost to help pay your bills or save for a rainy day.