April 2007 Issue

Fox Cities Reads

Nickel and Dimed

The Library will host a book discussion, Wed., April 4th, 7- 8:00 pm on Barbara Ehrenreich's book, Nickel and Dimed: On (not) Getting by in America. This event is part of a Fox Cities-wide effort to discuss issues surrounding the plight of the low-wage American poor. To find out more go to the website: http://foxcitiesreads.org/. The site provides information about the author, other libraries' book discussions, a discussion blog, community participants, and more about the scheduled author visit on April 17th at the Appleton Public Library. Registration is required for the book discussion. Please sign up at the Reference Desk, or, call 967-5166, ext. 720, for more information.

Where Can I Fax?

The Library does not offer FAX service to the public. However, the following local businesses provide FAX for a fee:

Appleton
FAX-9 Public FAX Service
1722 W. Wisconsin Avenue
738-7747

PostNet Postal & Business Services
3825 E. Calumet Street
991-1362

UPS Store
1717 E. Calumet
730-1157

Menasha
Postal Annex Plus
1110 Midway Road
751-3888

Neenah
UPS Store
691 S. Green Bay Road
729-6403

National Library Week

Libraries across the country will celebrate National Library Week, April 15-21. As a gesture of appreciation for our patrons, we will be offering refreshments on the Main Floor. Please stop by and have a cup of coffee and donut hole while you read the newspaper or browse for books. And, make sure you enter drawings for a free MPL mug or book bag!

Free Tax Assistance

Volunteers will continue to offer free tax assistance at the Library on
Thursdays Only!!
April 5 and April 12
1-4 pm
Activity Room, Lower Level.

Please bring the following:

• Two forms of ID.
• Copy of last year's return
• Federal, state, homestead booklets and forms received in the mail.
• Rent certificate or property tax bill for current year, i.e., one due in 2007, and tax receipt for taxes paid in 2006.
• Social security statement (SSA 1099) for benefits received in 2006
• Pension/annuity statements
• IRA statements 1099-R
• W-2s, if working
• Any other statements of income - Forms 1099s
• Interest
• Dividends
• Sale of stock, bonds, CDs
• Yearend bank statements
• Deductions: medical bills and insurance, prescriptions bills, dental bills, etc.
• Charitable contributions, donations, etc.
• Mortgage interest
• Receipt for taxes paid

Filing deadline is Tuesday, April 17th.
Ask for more information at the Reference Desk, or, call 967-3690.

National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 15 - 21
"Inspire By Example"
National Volunteer Week began in 1974 when President Richard Nixon signed an executive order establishing the week as an annual celebration of volunteering. Since then, every U.S. President has signed a proclamation promoting National Volunteer Week. The 2007 theme is "Inspire by Example", because it truly reflects the power volunteers have to inspire the people they help, as well as, to inspire others to serve! The Menasha Public is taking time during this week to give special attention to our great volunteers. Currently, the Library has ____ outstanding volunteers who help enhance the quality of service we bring to our patrons. Whether it is helping at the Friends' Used Book Sale or assisting the Circulation staff with ___________________, we wish to say, "Thank You," for all of your hard work and support.

"Geocaching Workshop"
Sat., April 28th, 1-3 pm,
Co. E Room, Lower Level

Do you have a love for the outdoors, a fondness for high-tech toys, and an adventurous spirit? Then, "Geocaching" might be the hobby for you! Come to the Library on Saturday, April 28th and find out about the sport that has people using the Internet, handheld GPS's and their eyes and wits to search for "treasure" hidden all over the world. Geocache specialist, Robin Cleveland, will explain the game and its variations. Caches are set up all over the world along with their locations on the Internet. GPS users use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache. Call Robin at 470-6194 for more information.