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Census Bureau Statistics for Non-Profit Organizations

If you are doing more with fewer resources or if you are one of many non-profits that has seen its research staff dwindle over the last several years, this training could be for you.

At Churchland Branch May-31st 10AM – 1PM geared towards City employees and Non-Profits.

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New Electronic Subscriptions at the Library

Freading is an E-book service for Portsmouth Patrons, download books to your phone or computer including Apple , Android, and Windows.

OneClickDigitalOneClickDigital has recorded books to download to your ipod , Phone or Computer.

zinioZinio is a e-magazine subscription provided by the Library of Virginia for all your electronic devices.
Users Guide here…

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Join Us for BabyGarten

Join us for Babygarten at the Main Library, a fun and exciting, and informational program for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Babygarten classes focus on how nursery rhymes, songs, and books can enrich your children’s lives from the very beginning and provide them with a foundation for later learning success. Classes last [...]

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Monthly Book Sale “Books By The Inch”

Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library

Friday, June 7th: 12PM – 6PM

Saturday, June 8th: 10 AM – 4 PM

Main Library Basement

601 Court Street

Portsmouth VA 23704

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SnapshotVA 2012

You Belong @ Your Library! 91 Virginia public libraries participated in SnapshotVA 2012! One day in the life of Virginia’s libraries 412,969 books, movies and more were checked out 3,726 new customers received library cards 82,565 people used computers at their library 10,764 people came to their libraries for 477 free programs and classes 14,527 [...]

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Books by the Inch Sale

Monthly Book Sale “Books By The Inch”

Friday, June 7th: 12PM – 6PM, Saturday, June 8th: 10 AM – 4 PM

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Second Tuesday Forum

All forums are free and held at Noon at the Commodore theatre 421 High St, Portsmouth  2012-2013 Schedule Sponsored by the Portsmouth Public Library with grants from the Portsmouth Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, Museum & Fine Arts Commission and Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation. Doors open at 11:00
Lunch may be ordered from the Commodore’s regular menu

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Income Taxes (Federal & State)

Federal Forms OR call: 1-800-829-3676

***A select type and quantity of FREE forms will be available at all library locations.***

VA State Forms OR call: 804-440-2541

***FREE forms will be available at all Commissioner of Revenue Offices.***

Portsmouth Commissioner of Revenue Main Office: 801 Crawford Street

757-393-8773

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AARP Tax Aide

Free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service serving low and middle income taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and older.

Churchland Branch Library (757-686-2538)
4934 High Street West Portsmouth VA 23703
Mon, Wed, Thurs: February 4th – April 15th, 10 AM – 2 PM

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OverDrive E-books

Portsmouth now offers downloadable E-Books, have your library card and pin ready and click on the link Here… to access our ebooks.

1. Three eBook titles at a time will be available for checkout for a period of 14 days by default, but patrons may change it to 7 days or return them anytime they are ready. Titles will “disappear” (e.g. no fines).

2. Holds may be placed on checked out titles. An e-mail will be sent when the hold is ready and titles will expire after three days.

3. Patrons may access our OverDrive site from their computer or mobile device.

a. Login and Password is the same as their Library Card (barcode) and password (PIN).

E-Books are available in both Kindle and E-Pub formats fit for most e-readers, computers and smartphones.

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