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Access. Explore. Learn.
These great resources are all available for free 24/7. Some will require your library card number or a password.
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Helps patrons to achieve their educational and career goals; job help, resume help, college skills can all be found on Brainfuse. A tutorial on use can be found here. |
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Foundation Directory Online is a research tool to help nonprofits find the grantmakers most likely to fund their projects. A tutorial on use can be found here. |
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Helps patrons to achieve their educational goals. Resources available for all grade levels. |
Use your library card number to download audio & Ebooks through Bridges, Iowa’s electronic library.
Federal Resources
State Resources
Federal Forms may be obtained at:
Internal Revenue Service
Federal Building
210 Walnut Street #447
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
State Forms may be obtained at:
Iowa Department of Revenue
Hoover State Office Building – #3000
1305 E Walnut St.
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
AARP Tax Aide Foundation
The AARP Tax Aide Foundation offers free tax preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers – especially those 50 and older. There’s no fee and AARP membership is not required. They do not take reservations.
Find AARP Tax Aide Assistance sites in the Des Moines Metro Area
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
Individuals and families with a combined income under $58,000 in one year qualify to receive free tax preparation. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is a free service offered through United Way of Central Iowa. The VITA sites will open January 22, 2019.
Learn more about the VITA program and its Central Iowa locations.