South Amboy’s Sadie Pope Dowdell is offering services to those preparing their tax returns. Individuals earning less than $64,000 annually are eligible to sign up for the free VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program.
The ongoing Digital Café program offers tech assistance three times weekly: noon to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays.
Every Monday from 1-2 p.m. is Tiny Tots Storytime. Wednesdays from 1- 2 p.m. is Toddler Magnet Fun.
Children, teens and ‘tweens are invited to the (Anti-)Valentine’s Day Party from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 14.
Dowdell’s first-ever Sadie’s Studio Design Extravaganza, running from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 15, will offer participants the opportunity to select a character, choose a design project, create something extraordinary, and present his/her work to an audience of librarian-critics. Prizes will be awarded.
Dowdell’s new T(w)een Books and Bites reading group will hold its first meeting from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 19.
Teens and ‘tweens can attain inner peace with an hour of guided meditation from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 21 and 28, then attend Make-It-Yourself Mudcakes from 4:30-5:30 p.m. both nights.
Time to Talk, a forum for stigma-free discussion of mental wellness and well-being, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25 for young folks ages 10-20. Young patrons are also invited to (Almost) Anything Goes: Safe Space Discussions at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Come talk about anything in a controlled environment governed by confidentiality, empathy and respect.
For more information, visit www.dowdell.org, call 732-721-6060 or email [email protected].
The library is located off John O’Leary Boulevard, adjacent to South Amboy Middle High School.