Tax preparation at our Station Branch Library is on Saturdays, beginning in February and ending April 12. AARP will adhere to social distancing and mask wearing regulations for the safety of preparers and patrons. This year because of the pandemic, AARP volunteers will scan all tax documents and return them immediately. Please bring your current tax records and copies of your last year’s federal and state tax returns. A complete list of required information will be provided. Please note that some tax information, especially from brokerage firms, may not be sent to you until the end of February. Returns will be prepared in about a week and emailed to taxpayers who must approve them before the returns are e-filed. AARP Tax-Aide is administered by the AARP Foundation, in cooperation with the IRS. Electronic filing (e*filing) is included. You MUST bring your current tax records and copies of your last filed federal and state tax returns. All persons listed on the tax return must be present and MUST bring a photo ID and a Social Security card. Call 631-427-5165 ext. 251, or 122, for complete information and to make a reservation. Registration required. HPL cardholders only for the first week; after that, appointments are open to all.
AARP Tax-Aide is a free tax counseling and preparation service, helping low and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to people ages 60 years and older. AARP Tax Aide volunteers cannot prepare returns that include rental property, military income, alternative minimum tax, or those with many stock transactions.
Beginner English Classes via Zoom
Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19; February 2, 9, 16 • 5:30 – 6:30 pm • Register online for HSA083 Registration is required to receive Zoom sign-in via email.
These classes, taught by a native English speaker, will teach basic skills in a casual and fun environment. Participants may attend as many sessions as they like. Registration required. Open to all.
Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center (LIAD) presents Brain Fitness, via Zoom
Tuesdays, January 12, 19, 26 • 11:00 am to 12:00 pm • Register online for HSA398 Registration is required to receive Zoom sign-in via email.
Join us for fun games and exercises to keep your mind and body in shape! A representative from Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center (LIAD) will lead participants through some brain teasers, trivia, Jeopardystyle games and some chair exercises. Limited space. Registration required. Open to All
Saturday, January 23 • 1:00 pm • Register online for HSA004 Registration is required to receive Zoom sign-in via email.
Learn the basics of the world’s most popular spreadsheet program, including creating, editing and formatting worksheets, formulas, and much more. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and Computer 1st Grade or equivalent.
Winter Food Festival with Chef Rob Scott, via Facebook Live
Saturday, January 23 • 3:00 – 4:00 pm • Register online for HSA399 No Registration required. Open to all. A list of ingredients is available on the registration page.
Join Chef Rob Scott for a great winter event! The menu for January is Italian Bread Stick and Fresh Vegetable Salad, Grandma Style Spaghetti Deep Dish Pie, and Crustless Apple Crumb Pie. This will feed a family of four.
Miniatures: A Fascinating World of Tiny Treasures, via Zoom
Tuesday, January 26 • 7:00 to 8:00 pm • Register online for HSA404 Registration is required to receive Zoom sign-in via email.
From ancient Egypt, through the Renaissance where wealthy women had cabinet houses which they decorated like present day dollhouses, to the growing interest in replicas of tiny treats, people have always been fascinated by miniatures. Join us as miniaturist Darren T. Scala, founder of D. Thomas Fine Miniatures, talks about the history and current pop culture phenomenon of this diminutive world. Who knows? Maybe you’ll become a hobbyist, collector, or enthusiast of this “great big world of tiny!” This program brought to you courtesy of your Town of Huntington Public Libraries. Registration required. Open to all.
Grab and Go Blueberry Pancake Day with Chef Rob Scott, via Youtube
Thursday, January 28 • 2:30 – 3:30 pm • Register online for HSA401 No Registration required. Open to all. A list of ingredients is available on the registration page.
January 28th is National Blueberry Pancake Day! Celebrate with Chef Rob Scott and make this delicious dish anytime of the day! Stop by the Station Branch to pick up a kit containing dry ingredients for the recipe and then follow along on YouTube at home to prepare the perfect pancakes at home! Please note: Patrons will have to have other ingredients on hand at home to complete the recipe. Kits are limited and they will be available to pick up beginning Thursday, January 21st at the Station Branch. One kit per household. Registration required. HPL cardholders only.
Saturday, January 30 • 1:00 pm • Register online for HSA096 Registration is required to receive Zoom sign-in via email.
Learn more about the world’s most popular spreadsheet program, including functions, working with ranges, macros, charting and much more. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten, Computer 1st Grade and Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent.
Saturday, February 6 • 1:00 pm • Register online for HSA096 Registration is required to receive Zoom sign-in via email.
Using Microsoft Excel, the world’s most popular spreadsheet program, learn advanced features including vLookup, data validation and much more Basic computer knowledge and prior Microsoft Excel classes required.
Heart Health Awareness 2021: What Everyone Should Know!
Wednesday, February 10 • 7:00 – 8:00 pm • Register online for HSA405 Registration is required to receive Zoom sign-in via email.
Join Northwell Health for an informative lecture about Heart Health. Topics to be discussed are risk factors, both modifiable and non-modifiable, signs and symptoms and how they differ in women, when is it time to see a cardiologist and more. Limited space. This program brought to you courtesy of your Town of Huntington Public Libraries. Registration required. Open to All
Grab and Go Valentine's Day Strawberry Biscuit Cookies with Chef Rob Scott, via Youtube
Thursday, February 11 • 2:30 – 3:30 pm • Register online for HSA402 No Registration required. Open to all. A list of ingredients is available on the registration page.
Make something yummy for that someone special for Valentine’s Day! Chef Rob Scott with show you how to make a wonderful treat! Stop by the Station Branch to pick up a kit containing dry ingredients for the recipe and then follow along on YouTube, at home, to prepare the perfect addition for Valentine’s Day! Please note: Patrons will have to have other ingredients on hand at home to complete the recipe. Kits are limited and they will be available to pick up beginning Thursday, January 21st at the Station Branch. One kit per household. Registration required. HPL cardholders only.
Decorative Felted Eyeglass Case with Oksana, via Zoom
Thursday, February 11 • 1:30 – 4:00 pm • Register online for HSA403 Registration is required to receive Zoom sign-in via email.
Wool is a magical fiber and felting is simple to learn. With the needle felting technique, fibers are melded together to achieve a beautiful watercolor effect on fabric. You will use this technique to create a decorative felted eyeglass case. Instructor Oksana Danziger was born in Moscow, Russia where she received a classical art education at the Moscow School of Art and studied textile design at the Moscow State Textile University. Kits will be available for pick up on February 1st at the Station Branch. Limited to 15. Registration required. HPL cardholders only.
Winter Food Festival with Chef Rob Scott, via Facebook Live
Saturday, February 20 • 3:00 – 4:00 pm • Register online for HSA400 No Registration required. Open to all. A list of ingredients is available on the registration page.
Continue to enjoy the Winter Food Festival with Rob Scott and make a menu of Tomato Basil, Mozzarella Quesadillas with a Parmesan Crust Appetizer, Panko Chicken Milanese with Blistered Tomatoes and Basil Sauce and The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie. This will feed a family of four.
Saturdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11 • Appointment Slots are 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am & 12:00 pm • Station Community Room
Tax preparation at our Station Branch Library is on Saturdays, beginning in February and ending before April 15. Please note that some tax information, especially from brokerage firms, may not be sent until the end of February. AARP Tax-Aide is administered by the AARP Foundation, in cooperation with the IRS. Electronic filing (e*filing) is included. You MUST bring your current tax records and copies of your last filed federal and state tax returns. All persons listed on the tax return must be present and MUST bring a photo ID and a Social Security card. Call 631-427-5165 ext. 251, or 122, for complete information and to make a reservation. Registration required. HPL cardholders only for the first week; after that, appointments are open to all.
Vita Tax Preparation
Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8 • Appointment Slots are 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm • Station Community Room
VITA tax preparation will be at the Station Branch on Wednesday starting in February and ending before April 15. Please bring the following to your appointment:
Proof of identification (photo ID).
Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents.
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number.
Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN.
Birth dates for you, your 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).
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.
Forms 1095-A, B and C, Health Coverage Statements.
Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable.
Registration required. Appointments are open to all.
CITIZENSHIP DRIVE
Tuesday, July 31 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm • Station Community Room
Let us help you become a U.S. Citizen! Join the library for our second Citizenship drive. Please bring the following:
Your green card.
Information for your application about your address, work and travel history.
If you are currently married: Please bring your spouse’s full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, current address, date of marriage, “A” number (if your spouse has one) and the date and place of naturalization (if your spouse naturalized).
Information about all your prior marriages and about all of your current spouse’s prior marriages, including date of marriage, date the marriage ended, and how marriage ended (copy of divorce/death/annulment papers).
If you have been arrested: Bring ALL arrest and court documents, even if charges were dropped. If you don’t have these documents yet or don’t know where to get them you should still come to the workshop.
If you wish to file for a fee waiver (I-912), please bring documents verifying your income, including a copy of last year’s tax return.
To Register please call Literacy Nassau at (516) 867-3580.
We offer ongoing computer classes for adults, covering the basics through more advanced operations. For a current list of classes, check the most current newsletter, visit us, or search our library programs online.
Special Collections
Foreign language books for adults: French, Creole, Hindi, Korean, Spanish
Literacy materials for adults
Bi-lingual books for children
Learn English
Classes for New English Speakers
Taught by a native English speaker in a casual and fun environment.
Rosetta Stone (language-learning computer program)
This computer program for learning English is available on all public computers for those who want to begin learning English or improve their English skills at any level. Start by making an appointment; call (631) 421-5053 or stop by the Station Branch. Then, use the program on your own at the library whenever the Station Branch is open. (Appointments: Mondays, 2:00 pm- 7:00 pm; Wednesdays, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm; Fridays, 9:30am-11:00am; Saturdays, 9:30am- 4:00 pm)
On October 1, 1929 the Board of Trustees of the Huntington Public Library elected Assistant Librarian Dr. Theodore Lyman Frost to start work on preparing a book collection for the Huntington Station Branch of the library. The opening was scheduled for December 8, 1929 with an initial collection of 700 volumes, including 300 children's books, 50 volumes of standard fiction, 100 popular reprints, 50 additional titles required for school reading, 100 books of reference and non-fiction, and 100 volumes of recent publications of all classes. The Old Memorial Library Building (the Village Library) transferred 150 volumes of duplicates in good condition to the Station Branch. The community made donations as well.