Columbia Public Library

Description

Providing a warming shelter during periods of extreme cold weather.

Hours

- Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 8:00pm - Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm - Sat - 9:00am to 4:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Come In Person For Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Monroe County in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Providing a cooling site during extreme periods of heat.

Hours

- Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 8:30pm - Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm - Sat - 9:00am to 4:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Come In Person For Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Monroe County in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Provides library cards, lends books, DVD's, compact discs, books on CD and, magazines, access to free WI-FI, computers with internet connections, view and print electronic reference resources, read newspapers, research local genealogy, etc. to all residents living or owning property within the Columbia, Illinois city boundaries.

Hours

- Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 8:00pm - Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm - Sat - 9:00am to 4:00pm

Required Documents

- Picture ID - Proof of Address

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

- No fee for library cards and lending services to residents living or owning property within the Columbia city boundaries - Library cards available to individuals not residing in the city of Columbia but part of the Columbia Public School District for a yearly fee (currently $89.00) - Black and white copies/printing = $0.15 per page - Color copies/printing = $0.30 per page - Fax = $1.00 for the first page, $0.50 for each additional page (FAX service to local and toll-free numbers is free) - Fees are due for overdue books, cd's, videos

Intake Procedure

- Call To Apply - Come In Person For Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Columbia in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Assistance preparing state and federal income tax returns, includes electronic filing of tax returns and tax credits.

Hours

Mon - 12:30pm to 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am to 12:00pm(Noon)

Required Documents

- Photo ID - Social Security cards for self, spouse and dependents - An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for self, spouse and dependents if Social Security number isn't available - Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN - Birth dates for self, spouse and dependents on the tax return - Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers - Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099) - All Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements/Health Insurance Statements - Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received - A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available - Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check - To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms - Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business - Employer Identification Number - Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable - Property tax bill

Eligibility

Income must have been less than $60,000 last year

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call to schedule an appointment (618) 281-4237

Languages

English

Service Area

City of Columbia in Illinois

Geography Served