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Outside Pickup

You can now check out materials from the Library's physical collection! To do so, place holds from the Library's catalog for outside pickup at any of the five libraries.

To borrow tools, please reserve them in advance by calling 510-981-6101. See what tools the Library offers here.

Outside pickup is available during all open hours. Social distancing practices are in place. Face coverings are required for service.

Return slots are open 24/7. All materials are quarantined for at least 72 hours before being checked back in.

For more information on current services available, please see our FAQ. For additional assistance, please call (510) 981-6100 during the Central Library’s open hours.

AARP Foundatin Tax-Aide Assistance

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide tax assistance program came to a sudden halt in mid-March due to COVID-19. Regrettably, our counselors won’t be available to prepare tax returns until next year.

If you expect to owe taxes on your 2019 return, you should seek tax assistance elsewhere in time to file by July 15th. If you’re unsure as to whether you will owe taxes or not, in many cases your situation is likely to be the same as when you filed last year.

If you expect a refund on your 2019 tax return there is no penalty for filing a return with no tax due after the filing deadline. If you wish, we will be able to file both your 2019 and 2020 returns next February.

An excellent resource for information is earnitkeepitsaveit.org

Our counselors look forward to assisting you next year.

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	Central	Branches	Tool
Mon	12-8	10-6	10-6
Tue	10-8	10-8	10-6
Wed	10-6	10-8	12-8
Thu	10-6	12-8	12-8
Fri	10-6	10-6	10-6
Sat	10-6	10-6	10-6
Sun	Closed	Closed	Closed

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