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A Library Card for Dad is the Perfect Present
Looking for the perfect present for Father’s Day? How about giving the gift of knowledge? Friends and family of non-residents of the city of Denton may purchase a full service Denton Public Library card as a gift. The library card will give the recipient access to thousands of items (books, DVDs, audiobooks and CDs) at three different library locations.
If you are also thinking of giving an eReader as a gift the Denton Public Library card will also give the recipient access to a large selection of downloadable eBooks and audiobooks. They can check out up to 10 at a time and will never have any late fees.
A one-year, full service library card is available for the price of $50. You can also purchase a six-month, full service card for the price of $25. For any questions about the Denton Public Library card, please call 940-349-8752 or visit any of our three library locations which can be found at www.dentonlibrary.com.
For more information, contact 940-349-8752. You may also e-mail library@cityofdenton.com.
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Give the Gift of a Library Card!
Looking for the perfect present for the holidays? How about giving the gift of knowledge? Friends and family of non-residents of the city of Denton may purchase a full service Denton Public Library card as a gift. The library card will give the recipient access to thousands of items (books, DVDs, audiobooks and CDs) at three different library locations.
If you are also thinking of giving an eReader as a gift the Denton Public Library card will also give the recipient access to a large selection of downloadable ebooks and audiobooks. They can check out up to 10 at a time and will never have any late fees.
A one-year, full service library card is available for the price of $50. You can also purchase a six-month, full service card for the price of $25. For any questions about the Denton Public Library card, please call 940-349-8752 or visit any of our three library locations which can be found at www.dentonlibrary.com.
For more information, contact Kimberly Wells at 940.349.8796 or at Kimberly.Wells@cityofdenton.com
For other news items on the City of Denton, visit our website at www.cityofdenton.com, go to Quick Information and click on Press Releases.
Free Tax Help
The United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be at the North Branch Library again this year to assist people electronically file their income tax returns. No need to make an appointment — customers will be helped on a first-come, first-serve basis.
February 15 from 5-8pm
February 12, 19, and 26 from 9:30am-1pm
March 1 from 5-8pm
March 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 9:30am-1pm
April 5 and 12 from 5-8pm
April 2 and 9 from 9:30am-1pm
Bring the following items with you:
• Copies of all W-2’s, 1098, and 1099 forms.
• Social Security or Individual Tax Identification Number for all persons listed
on the return
• Child care provider’s identification number
• Amounts of other income
Free Tax Help at the North Branch
The United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be at the North Branch Library again this year to assist people electronically file their income tax returns. No need to make an appointment — customers will be helped on a first-come, first-serve basis.
February 1, 8, and 15 from 5-8pm
February 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 9:30am-1pm
March 1 from 5-8pm
March 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 9:30am-1pm
April 5 and 12 from 5-8pm
April 2 and 9 from 9:30am-1pm
Bring the following items with you:
• Copies of all W-2’s, 1098, and 1099 forms.
• Social Security or Individual Tax Identification Number for all persons listed
on the return
• Child care provider’s identification number
• Amounts of other income
Homebound Library Services
The Denton Public Library has launched a service which makes library materials available to Denton residents who are unable to visit the library due to illness, disability or lack of transportation. Homebound Library Service participants can borrow books, DVDs, music CDs and more by mail. All items come with prepaid postage labels for returns.
“The Denton Public Library is committed to reaching out and finding ways to provide library services to all members of the community,” said Eva Poole, Director of Libraries. “For some Denton residents, visiting our physical locations is not an option. Our Homebound Library Service program gives us the opportunity to mail library materials directly to homebound individuals of all ages whether they live independently or in assisted living facilities.”
To qualify for the service, participants must have a Denton Public Library card and live within the city limits of Denton. Applications to receive library materials by mail must be certified by a physician, nurse or social worker. Participants will be able to check out up to two items at a time. Applications are available at all Denton Public Library locations and at www.dentonlibrary.com.
The Denton Public Library’s Homebound Library Service program is made possible through a Special Project Grant in the amount of $75,000 awarded to the North Texas Library Partners by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
For more information, contact Stacy Sizemore at stacy.sizemore@cityofdenton.com or visit .
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Customer Satisfaction Survey
The Denton Public Library cares about its customers and, to ensure that their needs are met, has launched an ongoing customer satisfaction survey. This online survey covers all aspects of library services including customer service, facilities, collections, computer services and children’s services.
“Customers are the library’s first priority,” said Eva Poole, Director of Libraries. “When our customers complete the survey questionnaire, they provide an opportunity for library staff to understand service through their lens and help us make decisions that support successful customer interactions.”
The survey was designed by Counting Opinions, a company that specializes in measuring customer satisfaction and performance in libraries.
To access the Denton Public Library customer satisfaction survey, please visit www.dentonlibrary.com and click the Customer Satisfaction Survey link in the menu on the left side of the page. The survey is also accessible from the Denton Public Library catalog at all library locations.
For more information, contact Stacy Sizemore at 940-349-8761 or stacy.sizemore@cityofdenton.com.
For other news items on the City of Denton, visit our website at www.cityofdenton.com, go to Quick Information and click on Press Releases.
Need Help With Your Job Skills?
The Texas Workskills Development in Libraries project better known as TWDL (pronounced ‘Twiddle’) has begun. TWDL was created to help Texas residents obtain information and learn better ways to look for a job as well as providing ways to improve their job skills. The project supports Texas library staff, management and volunteers in gathering 21st Century job training resources that can be easily accessed and offered to all Texans.
Information about resume writing, interviewing strategies, and job searching can be found by either visiting the Denton Public Library or the TWDL web site, http://www.twdl.org. In addition to information, another highlight of http://www.twdl.org is the links to self-paced tutorials, lists of agencies offering free training by region and much more. Created for Texas residents and library staff, http://www.twdl.org allows all to access this valuable information 24/7.
“The public library has always been known as a resource for providing quality information, and now during these economically stressful times, we wanted to provide work skill information that will help people become employed or improve their skills,” said Wylaina Hildreth, Senior Librarian. So, we invite one and all to come into the library or visit http://www.twdl.org as part of their job search or work skill improvement.
Texas Workskills Development in Libraries is a cooperative effort by the Big Country Library System, Houston Area Library System, North Texas Library Partners, Northeast Texas Library System, Texas Trans-Pecos Library System, and West Texas Library System.
For more information, contact Sian Brannon, North Branch Manager, at 940.349.8759 or at sian.brannon@cityofdenton.com.
For other news items on the City of Denton, visit our website at http://www.cityofdenton.com, go to Quick Information and click on Press Releases.
Free Income Tax Assistance
Are you stressed about preparing your income taxes? Don’t panic! Free income tax assistance is available at the North Branch Library from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays beginning February 6 and ending April 10. There will be additional Tuesday night sessions from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on February 9, February 16 and April 6. This program is made possible by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, courtesy of United Way of Denton County, the Internal Revenue Service and the Denton Public Library.
For more information please call Stacy Sizemore at 940.349.8761 , or e-mail stacy.sizemore@cityofdenton.com.
For other news items on the City of Denton, visit our website at www.cityofdenton.com, go to Quick Information and click on Press Releases.
Fowler Magazine Exchange
Greetings all you periodical people.
This coming Saturday January 30th from 10-4pm, the Emily Fowler Library will be hosting the quarterly Magazine Exchange. Bring old magazines you don’t want to the exchange and/or just come and take a few. Its always free and the titles range from those you see in our magazine racks to whatever the public brings in!
Have a doctor’s office that needs browsing materials? Going on a trip? Want to expand your reading without paying for it? Come get some!
Old magazines will be recycled.
Access ConsumerReports.org Through the DPL
Denton Public Library is happy to provide access to ConsumerReports.org through their website. They offer independent ratings and recommendations on many products and services, including food, finance, cars, electronics, and appliances.
The resource, which is provided through EBSCO, accepts no outside advertising, making it an unbiased source for reviews and honest recommendations. Their publisher, Consumers Union, started in 1936 as a resource to help consumers overwhelmed by advertising find good products and cut through hype.
“In this economy, it’s important to do your homework!” says Director of Libraries Eva Poole. “Helping our customers get information about their purchases, banking, and shopping strategies is important to us.” Also included on the site is information about consumer protection, child-safety recalls, health news, product ratings, and email newsletters.
For more information on this new resource, visit the Denton Public Library, call 940.349.8752 or see the library’s Web site at www.dentonlibrary.com.
For other news items on the City of Denton, visit our website at www.cityofdenton.com, go to Quick Information and click on Press Releases.
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