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Can you design our new library cards?

Posted on 16 May 2024 in Announcements

Submissions are now closed. Stay tuned to see which design(s) won!

This summer, JTPL is hosting a Library Card Design Contest and we want YOU to participate! We’re inviting all youth ages 6 – 17 to create a new library card design for JTPL that will be used as special limited edition library cards and more. Scroll down to learn all the details and get started on your own design!

Design Template

Who can enter?

There are 2 groups: youth ages 6-11 and youth ages 12-17.

What are the rules?

  • Entries must be accompanied by a complete, official entry form. You can download one here or pick one up from the Jeffersonville or Clarksville library.
  • Your design must be completed using the official template.
  • All artwork in your design must be original, previously unpublished, and free of copyright restrictions.
  • The basic card dimension is 3 1/4 x 2 inches. Both horizontal and vertical designs will be considered. Artwork needs to be two-dimensional for printing purposes.
  • The selected design (s) will have the Jeffersonville Township Public Library wording added to it. Please keep this in mind as you create your design.
  • Artwork that is found offensive or not appropriate for the contest will not be considered.
  • If artwork does not meet the previous guidelines, it will not be considered, no exceptions.

How do I enter?

You can submit your designs in person to the Youth Services Department Desk at Jeffersonville or the Public Services Desk at the Clarksville Library. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.

The deadline for design entries is Monday, July 15th at 7:30 p.m. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Winners will be selected and notified by Wednesday, July 24.

How will these designs be used?

The winning designs will be used as special limited edition library cards and also be used on library card promotional materials, including posters, bags, bookmarks, forms and fliers and the library’s website. All rights to the artwork will belong to the Jeffersonville Township Public Library. Winning artwork may need to be modified to comply with Jeffersonville Township Public Library branding guidelines.

Click here to download a copy of these rules. We can’t wait to see what you create!

Summer Reading Club has begun!

Posted on 13 May 2024 in Events

Our 2024 Summer Reading Clubs have officially begun over on Beanstack. You can sign up on the website or through the Beanstack Tracker mobile app.

May 20 – July 31

Adventure Begins at Your Library with our Summer Reading Clubs! Please remember that even if you pre-register today, any books you log before May 20th will not count towards your Summer Reading Club totals.

  • Youth Summer Reading Club: youth can log books or minutes to earn 200 points to complete the Club and earn tickets for lots of cool prizes. This year’s Club is broken down into separate age and grade levels:
    • Ages 0 – 2
    • Ages 3 – 5
    • Entering grades K – 5
    • Entering grades 6 – 12
  • Adult Summer Reading Club: adults ages 18+ can read 4 books to complete the Summer Reading Club and earn their prizes, as well as be entered into the grade prize drawing.

June 1 – August 4

  • Cultural Pass: Youth ages 0-21 can pick up their Cultural Pass from the Library and visit more than 50 arts and cultural venues in the Kentuckiana region for FREE! Signup will begin on Beanstack close to June 1, and Passes will be available starting June 1. Passes will not be given out prior to June 1.

Sign up for your free Beanstack account to join in on all the summer reading fun!

Clarksville Library closing at 5 p.m. on 4/3

Posted on 26 March 2024 in Delays and Closures

Due to scheduled electrical work, the Clarksville Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3. They are scheduled to reopen at 9 a.m. on Thursday as usual.

The Jeffersonville Library will remain open its normal hours throughout this time.

Makerspace closures

Posted on 6 March 2024 in Delays and Closures

The Makerspace will be on a limited schedule for the next 2 weeks due to staff training. All changes to normal hours are red and in bold:

Monday, March 1112 noon – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 129 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 13CLOSED
Thursday, March 14CLOSED
Friday, March 159 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 169 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, March 18CLOSED
Tuesday, March 199 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 209 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 21CLOSED
Friday, March 229 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 239 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Please note these hours only apply to the MAKERSPACE. Both library locations will be open their normal hours on these dates unless otherwise specified.

2023 Tax Filing Information

Posted on 16 January 2024 in Resources

The 2024 tax filing season will begin on Monday, January 29, 2024, which is when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax returns. The deadline for most people is Monday, April 15, 2024.

Where to get free tax preparation help

The library is unable to help people prepare their taxes. However, there are local organizations that can help you prepare your taxes for free if you meet certain criteria.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age – especially if you are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation. Be sure to check their website for all of the important documents you’ll need to bring with you.

Sellersburg

February 2nd – April 12th, 2024

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

American Legion Post 204
412 N. New Albany St.
Sellersburg, IN 47172

502-627-0423

New Albany

February 1st – April 11th, 2024

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

American Legion Post 28
1930 McDonald Lane
New Albany, IN 47150

812-510-3303

Corydon

February 2nd – April 12, 2024

Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Corydon Presbyterian Church
568 Hwy 62 West
Corydon, IN 47112

Appointments Required!
812-783-9646

CASI Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Avoid expensive ‘rapid refund’ loans and costly tax preparation fees — get your simple tax return prepared for free by IRS-certified volunteers, for clients with income under $64,000. Check their flyer for a list of all the important documentation you need to bring with you. Please call 812-590-4064 to make an appointment for any of the following locations:

Jeffersonville

January 27 – April 27, 2024

Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Tuesdays from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

CASI
201 E 15th St
Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Appointments Required!
812-590-4064

New Albany

January 27 – April 27, 2024

Thursdays from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Floyd County Library
180 W Spring St
New Albany, IN 47150

Appointments Required!
812-590-4064

Palmyra

January 27 – April 27, 2024

Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Palmyra United Methodist Church
14170 Greene St NE
Palmyra, IN 47164

Appointments Required!
812-590-4064

Where to get and send tax forms

The library provides free copies of IRS form 1040, Indiana form IT-40 (Indiana Income Tax Form), and Indiana form SC-40 (Unified Tax Credit for the Elderly) at both library locations. You can also download any other tax forms from the following links:

Indiana Tax Info

Indiana Tax Forms

Mail Indiana individual income tax returns

If you ARE submitting payment:

Indiana Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 7224
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7224

If you ARE NOT submitting payment:

Indiana Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 40
Indianapolis, IN 46206-0040

For all other Indiana tax returns, click here

Federal Tax Info

Federal Tax Forms

Mail Federal individual income tax returns

If you ARE submitting payment:

Internal Revenue Service
P.O. Box 931000
Louisville, KY 40293-1000

If you ARE NOT submitting payment:

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Kansas City, MO 64999-0002

For all other Federal tax returns, click here

Kentucky Tax Info

Kentucky Tax Forms

Mail Kentucky individual income tax returns

If you ARE submitting payment:

Kentucky Department of Revenue
Frankfort, KY 40619-0008

If you ARE NOT submitting payment:

Kentucky Department of Revenue
Frankfort, KY 40618-0006

For all other Kentucky tax returns, click here

Where to file your taxes electronically

If you meet the qualifications you may be eligible to file online for free. Visit the following links for more information:

freefile

You can also use the Consumer Affairs website to find reviews of tax preparation software to help you file your taxes on your own.