Balenciaga and Spain

Balenciaga and Spain: A Docent lecutre

Wednesday, May 4
6:30

Cristóbal Balenciaga, one of fashion’s most noted couturiers, utilized the romance, drama, and majesty of Spain to stimulate his imagination and develop his designs. Drawing on Spanish cultural influences—such as the art of Goya, Velásquez, and Picasso; religious ceremony; the bullfight; flamenco dance; and the regional garb of Basque fishermen—he created clothing that was spectacular to look at and fabulous to wear.

This lecture is a companion to the exhibit that will be at the de Young Museum March 26–July 4, 2011

Spring Crafts and Cookies

Saturday, April 30
2:00pm - 4:00pm

In celebration of spring craft experts from Urban Fauna will assist participants in creating miniature terrariums and mushroom ornaments. Yarn and recycled materials will be provided for the ornaments. Ingredients for the terrariums, including soil and moss, will also be provided. We will have a variety of jars available but if you'd like to bring your own glass jar or vase, feel free.

This program is for all ages.

Refreshments will be available throughout the program.

Space is limited. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 355-2858

String Creatures for Teens

Thursday, April 21
4:00 pm

Learn how to make an adorable, string creature from one piece of string. All materials provided. For teens, ages 12-18.

For more information or to register, contact Marla Bergman, Teen Librarian, at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2858.

BLOG TIP - It's Tax Time

April 18 is fast approaching (The traditional tax return filing deadline is April 15 of each year, but this year the IRS has approved April 18 as the deadline for Federal 2010 Tax Returns and extension requests in observation of Emancipation Day in the District of Columbia.)
However, April 15 is still the deadline for filing State IncomeTax returns.

A few basic tax forms from the IRS are available to pick up or photocopy at the Main Library and some branches. If the library does not have the form you need, additional forms can be ordered by phone. Librarians can also point you the IRS and Franchise Tax Board websites for downloading forms and instructions, but cannot provide tax assistance or advice.

The Government information Center of SFPL has put together a page with general tax information (http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=2000177201) so that you can find where to get forms, information on organizations providing tax preparation assistance, and other basic information. One of the best resources for finding tax preparation assistance in the SF Bay Area is the United Way’s Earn It! Keep It! Save It! Program, which can be reached by calling 211.

With the move away from paper, e-filing is increasingly popular.
Franchise Tax Board e-filing.
IRS e-filing.