Excerpts from Manager's Musings 3-16-09

VITA & Tax Information
We are no longer a VITA Tax Assistance site and cannot provide income tax assistance. Most of you are aware of this. However, there are apparently some local referral agencies that have a list that still includes our name as a service-provider I have had several calls from folks who want help with their taxes. I have ascertained where they got their information and have called those agencies to ask them to remove our name from their list. However, you still may get the odd call from someone who has been given old information. Please advise them to go to the IRS website for federal tax information. For California tax info they can visit ftb.ca.gov or call 800.338.0505.

Japanese Literature:
Some of our recently processed books that are part of the Japanese Literature purchase were accompanied by a poster giving a thumbnail sketch of 5 of the books. Byung suggested displaying the poster & books together. They will replace the “Give Peace a Chance” display near the elevator”.

Escondido Public Library:
The Escondido Public Library has new programs and attractions, however, their hours have changed. Please be sure to note their new, curtailed open hours schedule.