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Tax Time
Free copies of the Federal 1040 instruction booklets and forms for 2023 are available at reference. If you need a copy of a particular federal tax form, you can find it on the IRS site or stop by the library and we can locate and print it for you.
The library doesn’t receive printed copies of the State of New Jersey tax forms, but we can print a copy for you!
Need help filing taxes? You can visit the AARP Tax Help website for a list of locations where AARP volunteers are working. Note that you must call them to make an appointment; it’s not a drop-in service.
IRS Tax Assistance for Low Income Families – If your adjusted gross income last year was $73,000 or less, you may be eligible to file your federal taxes online for free. Check the IRS Free File page for info.
Programs
Kids – There are children’s programs for art, storytime, afterschool activities, monthly craft kids, and more! Check our programs and calendars for upcoming events you may want to join!
Teens – There is a Teen Advisory Board, Homework Heroes, SteamPunk Engineers, Career Information, SAT Study Groups, Programming Instruction, etc. Registration may be required. Check the calendar and program pages for more information.
Adults – There are lectures, discount programs, ESL instruction, book discussions, and information and activities. Look at the program pages and calendar to find things you want to do.
Download eBooks and digital audiobooks to your desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphones, or eReader.
Download eBooks and digital audiobooks to your desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphones, or eReader.
Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses and exam preparation for professional development and school.
A fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with Personalized Courses, movies, music, and more.
Comprehensive citizenship courses for both new American and new Canadian citizens
Enjoy hit streaming movies, eBooks and online graphic novels from Marvel and DC.
Local libraries share a library catalog of books, DVDs, CDs, and eBooks, audiobooks and magazines.
About The Library
The Belleville Public Library has been in existence for over 100 years and is the jewel of Washington Avenue which runs the course of the Township of Belleville, NJ between Nutley and Newark.
It serves a diverse population of approximately 36,000 residents and is located less than 10 minutes from Essex County’s beautiful Branch Brook Park.
The library provides a host of programs and activities for all ages and serves a variety of cultures.
We provide access to a collection of about 36,000 books and other materials for leisure as well as personal edification.
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