with the IRS to provide
Free Income Tax Preparation!!
The IRS Volunteer Tax Assistance Program,or VITA, will be available to help individuals prepare tax returns for 2012 at the Alleghany County Public Library, 122 N. Main Street, Sparta, NC 28675
VITA sites provide free income tax preparation for low-to-moderate-income taxpayers
(generally those making $51,000 and below) who need help filing their tax returns.
The VITA site will be staffed by IRS certified volunteers who will be able to help
with tax return preparation.
VITA will be open at the Alleghany County Public Library on Wednesdays and Fridays from
10:00 am - 4::00 pm by appointment only. VITA will not be available the week of March 25, 2013. To set up an appointment or for more information, contact the Alleghany County Public Library at 336-372-5573.
If you are unable to come to the Alleghany County Public Library to participate in the VITA program, click on the link below to help you get started doing your own taxes.
http://myfreetaxes.com/AlleghanyCountyPublicLibraryFSA
Hours
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Monday |
8:30 am - 6:00 pm |
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Tuesday |
8:30 am - 5:30 pm |
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Wednesday |
8:30 am - 5:30 pm |
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Thursday |
8:30 am - 6:00 pm |
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Friday |
8:30 am - 5:30 pm |
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Saturday |
8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
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Sunday |
Closed |
Alleghany County Public Library
122 North Main Street
PO Box 656
Sparta, North Carolina 28765
Voice: 336.372.5573
Fax: 336.372.4912
E-mail:
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| Debbie Brewer, Branch Librarian |
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| Sherry Clodfelter, Assistant Branch Librarian |
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| Doug Spurlin, Library Assistant |
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| Carolyn Osborne, Library Assistant |
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Map & Directions
Services Provided
| Interlibrary Loan (Borrowing Book from other locations) |
High-Speed Internet Access for the Public |
| NC Live Access | Audio Books on Tape, CD and Playaway |
| Public Fax & Copier | Tax Forms |
| Large Print Books | Public Typewriter |
| Periodicals | Swap Paper Backs |
| Genealogy Materials | Children's Programs |
| Movies on Video & DVD | Children's Early Literacy Station Computers |
| Lighted Magnifier | Downloadable e-books |
| Word Processing, Publishing, & Spreadsheet Applications Software | |
Meeting Room Information
At this present time, use of the meeting room is limited to library-related activities and can be used during regular operating hours with prior arrangement with the librarian.
Local Board Members
| *Pat Polley, Chairperson | *Brant Banks |
| Alice Keighton | Susan H. Murphy |
| Elaine Reales | Ken Richardson |
| * Tom Smith | Joyce Speas |
| Carolyn Sprinkle | |
* Regional Board Representative
Meeting Dates: Third Tuesday of January, April, June and October
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Alleghany County Library was organized in 1979 with the first meeting held on April 5, 1979. This group of interested library supporters organized to support and cooperate with the library in developing library services for the community. Membership is open to all individuals who are interested in supporting the library in various activities. Membership in the Friends group is $10 annually.
The Friends are a major part of library planning and activities. The group was responsible for opening the Books 'n Friends Bookstore in March of 2003, which has been a great fundraiser for the library. This has enabled the Friends to provide funding for many activities and library needs.
The Friends continue to be a major avenue of support and help for the library and truly do make a difference.
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Be sure to visit Book 'n Friends, a volunteer-run bookstore whose profits
benefit the Alleghany County Public Library. The bookstore is located at 35 N. Main St.
The phone number is 336.372.5155. The hours are Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Monday and Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Library History
The Alleghany County Library was organized in 1935 by the Sparta Woman's Club. The Library was housed in one room over Cheek's Cafe. Makeshift furniture was donated by local individuals; books and rent were paid for by the Woman's Club.
In 1940, the library moved to a small room in the courthouse and in March 1941, the library was moved again to a room in the new community building. A desk, reading table, chairs, magazine rack, and book shelves were provided by the Woman's Club. At this time, there were 753 books and circulation was 5,872.
In 1958, a new brick facility was built by Mr. Edwin Duncan, Sr. in memory of his parents. The new library opened its doors on February 1, 1959. Also in 1959, Alleghany, Stokes, and Surry counties were organized into the Northwestern Regional Library.
By 1980, the library had completely outgrown its little brick building. On October 28, 1981, movers lifted the building onto a truck and moved it to its present location on Main Street where extensive remodeling was done. Mrs. Bessie Lee Duncan was a major benefactor.
In 1991, another addition funded by the local citizens was completed which allowed expansion for children's services and meeting facilities.
In 1996, a grant was written to install a computer circulation system in all libraries in the Northwestern Regional Library System.
In December 1997, the library began offering Internet for the public. Two terminals were made available with a grant and donations from local businesses.
During 1998-99, the Alleghany County Library Board began the groundwork toward a new building expansion for the library. A consultant was hired to create a Building Program, prepared from a Space Needs Study, by the staff.
In November 2004, the board signed a contract and paid a down payment to purchase the property adjacent from the library, with the help of local donors. A library expansion project is planned sometime in the near future.
