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Vita Tax Assistance Program

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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is offering free tax preparation services for individuals who live in Hancock County and whose household income is $60,000 or less annually. You must call 567-250-1955 to schedule an appointment, as appointments are required. They will begin accepting phone calls for appointments starting January 17.

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In preparation for the Craft Supply Swap scheduled for April 22, from April 12-19, bring in your gently used (or never got around to using) art and craft supplies for others to be able to create with! Items must be clean and in good condition. Any remaining supplies after the swap will be donated to the library and local donation centers. Please bring donations to the adult reference desk or book donation areas.

Baby Storytime

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Join us for Baby Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too.

Mini Meet-Up

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Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.

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CrafterWork Donations

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In preparation for the Craft Supply Swap scheduled for April 22, from April 12-19, bring in your gently used (or never got around to using) art and craft supplies for others to be able to create with! Items must be clean and in good condition. Any remaining supplies after the swap will be donated to the library and local donation centers. Please bring donations to the adult reference desk or book donation areas.

Exploring the Wonders of Nature

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Drop in for a hands-on exploration of nature! Activity stations will include animal skulls and skins with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, looking at nature through microscopes with the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership, rock identification, exploring worms in a worm farm, educational board games, and a make-and-take flower planting activity.

Sponsored by the Hancock County Master Gardeners. Registration is not required, but adult supervision is needed for children under 8.

Comic Book Publishing

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Get inspired as local author Josh Nealis shares the process behind writing and publishing his comic books. This program is intended for adults.