Welcome to the Middlesex Public Library

ATTENTION: THE IRS IS NO LONGER PROVIDING INSTRUCTION BOOKLETS TO LIBRARIES

TO OBTAIN TAX INSTRUCTION BOOKLETS YOU CAN:

1. Go to a local IRS office:

Edison Office 732-572-9752

100 Dey Place Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Edison, NJ 08817

2. Use IRS website to have a booklet mailed to you:

Use link:

IRS Forms and Publications by U.S. Mail

OR copy and paste web address:

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Forms-and-Publications-by-U.S.-Mail

3.Use the IRS website to access instruction booklets:

Use link:

IRS Forms and Instructions

OR copy and paste web address:

apps.irs.gov/app/picklist/list/formsInstructions.html

4. Ask your Reference Librarian to print out copies for you.

Our charge for printing is $.10/page. (The 1040 instruction booklet is 104 pages and will cost $10.40 to print).

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January & February Adult Programs at the Library!
For more in depth information on these programs, click here.

DON’T BE SCAMMED! HOW TO AVOID FRAUD
Wednesday, January 28, at 2:00 PM
Hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear about a new scam—from lottery winnings to grandchildren stranded in a foreign country. Hedy Knapp, from Knapp Paperwork Partners, discusses the most common scams & how to avoid becoming a victim. You don’t have to be a senior to fall victim to fraud! This program is open to everyone.

CATHERINE SPRAGUE: MOZART AT THE MOVIES
Sunday, February 8, at 3:00 P.M.
It's no surprise that Mozart’s music appears in more than 550 movies. This 90 minute PowerPoint program examines well-known movies in which Mozart’s music is featured. Clips from Master & Commander, Elvira Madigan, Shawshank Redemption, Out of Africa, Amadeus, The King’s Speech, and more, are followed by the real story behind the music and why Mozart wrote the works.

"SIDE BY SIDE”: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II & STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Sunday, February 22, at 3:00 P.M.
Come hear Jean & Bill McClelland perform songs of Oscar Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim from some of their greatest shows: Show Boat, South Pacific, Oklahoma, Carousel, The King & I, West Side Story, Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Follies, A Little Night Music & more.

THE FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLESEX LIBRARY NOW PARTICIPATE

IN THE AMAZON SMILE PROGRAM.

It's easy! Just select the Friends of the Middlesex Library as your designated charity at AmazonSmile.
For eligible purchases at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer’s selected charitable organization.
Click on this link to get started: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-3797504

*** NEW! GROUP WORKSHOP***

Food Allergy Support Group
Do you or does someone you know struggle with a Food Allergy? Celiac Disease? Asthma?
You are not alone! Join the Middlesex Public Library Food Allergy Support Group! Meetings will be held at the Middlesex Public Library. Date and time to be determined. For more information, call the Library: 732-356-6602

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Adult Movies
The Library runs movies all year long on Thursdays.
Please visit or call the Library for full details on movie dates and titles.
Refreshments: 12:30pm
Movie: 1:00pm
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Friends of the Library
CHECK OUT OUR NEW FRIENDS of the LIBRARY WEBSITE!
On our website, you can view details descriptions of upcoming events. learn about the Friends, how to join the Friends, and MORE!
Visit www.middlesexfol.org

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Meeting Room Policy Changed
Please review our revised (Oct. 2013)
Meeting Room Policy here.
Download an updated application to reserve a room here.

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Ongoing Library Programs

Connections Discussion Group

The Connections Discussion Group seeks to explore the many various ways that individuals and social groups come together and find common grounds in the daily routines of their everyday lives. Call the Circulation Desk to sign up!

Young at Heart

A fun group for those adults who are still...young at heart! We enjoy playing games like Bingo, Are you Smarter Than a Fifth Grader, Password, etc. We also keep our minds sharp with crossword puzzles, word games, and word searches! And, of course, we enjoy our coffee, cake, and conversation! Call the Circulation Desk for meeting times and more information.

Quilt Making

The Heritage Quilters meet monthly. All are welcome. Come to have fun and participate in several ongoing charity projects. Registration or sign up is not required. Contact the Circulation Desk for more details.

ESL Conversation Group

The ESL Conversation Group meets weekly, and has two levels:

Intermediate: Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AND Thursday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Beginner: On Appointment Basis - please contact the library.

Please see the Ciruclation Desk for more information.

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Holiday Library Closings:

Our 2015 Holiday Schedule can be downloaded here.

Board Meetings

The Middlesex Public Library Board Meeting dates from January 2015 to Dec 2015 are as follows. All meetings will be held at the Community Room of the library (1300 Mountain Avenue , Middlesex , NJ 08846 Tel: 732-356-6602) from 7:00 PM on the 2nd Monday of the month. There might be a closed session at each meeting to discuss matters related to collective bargaining, staffing and personnel.

January 12 , February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 27, August - NO meeting, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14.

Copies of Board meeting minutes are available by request. Please inquire at the Reference Desk. A current agenda for the upcoming meeting will be posted 48 hours prior to the upcoming meeting date, on the Library bulletin board.
Please click here for the Library's Access to Public Records Policy.