The Gates Public Library will continue to be a friendly, creative learning center where the staff engage with the public to develop a variety of collections, resources, and programs that will encourage education, literacy, personal enjoyment and professional growth.
Mar 8th, 2021 at 3:45 PM
Hey Gates Library friends! Can you spare a few minutes to fill out our 2021 Virtual Programming Survey? You could win a Wegmans gift card! AND your input will help guide future programs!
Thanks so much! Just follow the link below to get started! The form will be open until March 27th!
Mar 8th, 2021 at 1:52 PM
Starting March 9th, instructions for a do-at-home craft will be posted on our Facebook page. Every other week, on Tuesday evenings, please check our Facebook page for a craft idea. Crafts will feature items that are easily accessible at home or in the yard. Enjoy! Our first craft will be Eggshell Seed Starters! Be sure to check back in two weeks for another craft!
Mar 5th, 2021 at 12:45 PM
Gates Public Library has been working to remove barriers and reach equitable access for the patrons we serve. In this effort, the library will no longer charge $.50 hold fees for items requested to be picked up at the Gates Public Library.
To encourage efficient use of placing holds on library materials, there will be a $1 fine charged to the patron's account for any hold item that is not picked up within seven days.
Mar 2nd, 2021 at 4:24 PM
Gates Public Library will continue to host donation drives this year supporting a different organization each month. In honor of Women's History Month, we will be working with Willow Domestic Violence Center to be the recipient for March's community donation drive.
For the month of March, please consider donating new or gently used purses filled with toiletry and useful items you would have wished to receive had you been in need of support. Include a small note of encouragement to lift our community up! Filled purses can be brought to the Gates Public Library and placed in the donation box in the atrium of the library.
Toiletries:
Other Items:
Note of Encouragement:
Mar 2nd, 2021 at 3:48 PM
C.A.S.H. (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope)
Coalition operates free, high quality tax preparation assistance throughout Monroe County for income eligible persons.
For more information, call 585-242-6485 or visit the CASH website at https://empirejustice.org/cash/.
Monroe County Library System Website
For more information visit the Monroe County Library System Tax Information page at https://libraryweb.org/research/tax-time-is-here/
The AARP Tax Aide Program
Provides income tax preparation for seniors. To find a site near you, call 1-888-687-2277 | Toll-Free Spanish 1-877-342-2277 or check out their site, www.AARP.org/TaxAide.
State Tax Help available online at https://www.tax.ny.gov/help
Personal Income Tax Refund Info – 518-457-5149
Personal Income Tax Info Center – 518-457-5181
Family Tax Relief Credit – 518-485-1057
PLEASE NOTE
Library staff cannot provide tax help or advice but will be happy to help you locate tax forms in paper and online and find local tax assistance.
