Financial Advisor, Steven Chan with Morgan Stanley, will be available for one-on-one, brief meetings to help people meet their financial goals.
This service is free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis.
“Health Insurance 101: What are my options?”
Come join Certified Enrollment Counselors from the Berkeley Free Clinic for a discussion of the following topics:
- What is Health Insurance?
- How can Health Insurance help me?
- What are my Health insurance options?
Afterwards we will answer questions and schedule appointments for those interested in getting health insurance enrollment counseling.
Sign-ups start at 5:00p.m. for a spot with our visiting lawyer. Names will be pulled at random at 6:00p.m. for appointment times. Call 510-981-6280 for more information.
Financial Advisor, Steven Chan with Morgan Stanley, will be available for one-on-one, brief meetings to help people meet their financial goals.
This service is free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis.
Receive free tax help and free electronic filing, for low and moderate income taxpayers, provided by certified, AARP tax volunteers. There will be appointments each Friday starting February 9 until April 13.
Appointments are available at 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm and 1:15pm
To reserve assistance call the information desk at the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch during open hours at 510-981-6260.
Be sure to bring copies of the following to your appointment:
Free tax preparation provided by volunteers. Appointments can be made by calling 510-981-6270.
Receive free tax help and free electronic filing, for low and moderate income taxpayers, provided by certified, AARP tax volunteers.
Appointments are every Tuesday and Wednesday beginning Tuesday, February 6th from 12-4 pm.
The Honorable Judge John True (Alameda County Superior Court, Ret.) will be giving this informative and timely lecture on the independence of the Judiciary branch, and its role in regards to the United States Constitution and the checks and balances of the legislative and executive branches.
Is Money a Problem? Do you need to find FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
The Homeless Action Center (HAC) will be at the Central Library to help you apply for:
General Assistance (GA) - CalFresh (food stamps) - Medi-Cal, and more.
HAC Reps will also discuss your eligibility and their referral process for receiving:
State Supplemental Income (SSI) & Social Security Disability Insurance. 11 am - 1 pm, 2nd floor
Can you use free legal advice? The Lawyers in the Library (LiL) program at the Central Library is scheduled to take place the 2nd Tuesday of every month, but please call on the event date to confirm at 510-981-6148. Sign up at the 2nd floor Reference Desk, in person only, beginning at 5:00 pm. Names will be drawn by lottery at 6:00 pm No telephone sign-ups. The lawyer consults from 6:00 pm tp 7:30 pm, and sees up to 7 people for about 10-15 minutes each.
Sign-ups start the Thursday evening prior at 6pm and go to 7:30pm. For a spot with our visiting lawyer, call Thursday evening and sign-up or drop-in on Friday morning, while the lawyer is present. Call 510-981-6270 for more information.