The Adult Services Department provides reference and reader's advisory service to high school students and adults. For assistance, contact us at 708.371.5666 or email us.
Our Services
Research
Please ask us for information, or for assistance with finding materials.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Request items that are not currently available. We may be able to obtain them for you.
Reader's Advisory
Ask us for reading recommendations & check out our Reading Resources page.
Computers
Limited assistance is provided. View our Use Computers, Wi-Fi, Hotspots and Printing page for more information.
Library of Things
We offer many non-traditional items to check out with your Alsip-Merrionette Park Library card. Check out our Adult Library of Things list.
Adults Programs
We have many exciting programs on offer! Check out our Adult Programs.
Homebound Service
Homebound delivery is an ADA-type service for Alsip-Merrionette Park Library cardholders who fill out the application and qualify. The Patron Services Department is the primary administrator of this program: 708.371.5666
Talking Book and Braille Service
The Talking Book and Braille Service provides access to Illinois residents who are unable to read print due to a visual or physical impairment. Consult their website at the IL State Library's Talking Book and Braille Service for additional information. Applications are available here.
Tax Forms
Forms are available free of charge and instructions are available at a charge of 10 cents per page. Click for federal forms or state forms.
Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance Available for Qualifying Taxpayers
The IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals needing assistance in preparing their own tax returns. People making $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers can take advantage of this service. In addition, the TCE program offers free tax help, particularly for those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors.
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program provides free tax assistance, with a special focus on taxpayers over the age of 50 or who have low-to-moderate income.
The Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program (TAP) provides free basic tax return preparation for families and individuals earning up to $40,000 annually. Taxpayers must be full-year Illinois or Indiana residents and if a joint return is filed, both spouses need to be present.
The GetYourRefund is a free tax service, provided by Code for America in partnership with the IRS VITA program and nonprofit partners, that helps low- and moderate-income Americans access trustworthy, high-quality tax preparation—at home with virtual help, online with free federal and state filing software, or in person.
Taxpayers can learn more about free tax assistance by visiting IDOR's website tax.illinois.gov. Individuals with questions should contact IDOR's Taxpayer Assistance Division at 800-732-8866.
Taxpayers may also visit any of IDOR's offices located in Chicago, Des Plaines, Fairview Heights, Marion, Rockford, and Springfield to receive assistance. Staff at these locations can help with any Illinois state income tax filing inquiries and are available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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