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Free Tax Preparation

Free tax preparation for individuals & families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Asistencia gratuita con preparación de impuestos sin cita.

In partnership with Livingston Taxes, Gail Borden's Main Library is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) location. VITA provides free tax help to people who generally make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, limited English-speaking taxpayers, and seniors who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Visit usa.gov and GBPL's Tax Information webpage for more information.

 

Hours for walk-in service at the library:

  • Thursdays from 4 pm to 8 pm
  • Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm

Service will generally be available in both English and Spanish.


Prefer to schedule an appointment?

  • In person and virtual appointments are available at Free For You Services, located at 2090 Larkin Ave #1A, Elgin, IL 60123. 
  • Call (847) 529-1440 after January 19th for tax-related questions or to schedule an appointment.
     

For other VITA service questions, contact the Information Services Desk at (847) 429-4680.

Preparación gratuita de impuestos en la biblioteca

Free For You Services proveerá asistencia gratuita con preparación de impuestos sin cita. Preparación VITA esta disponible para personas que generalmente tienen $67,000 o menos en ingresos, personas con discapacidades y personas que tienen dominio limitado del inglés. 

El servicio estará disponible del sabado 24 de enero 2026 al sabado 11 de abril 2026.  Individuos que califiquen para el programa El Programa de Ayuda Voluntaria a los Contribuyentes (VITA, por sus siglas en inglés) pueden pasar sin cita de las 4 pm. a las 8 pm. los jueves y de las 9 am. a la 1 pm. los sábados en la biblioteca principal, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. 


¿Prefiere agendar una cita?

  • Citas en persona y virtuales estaran disponibles en Free For You Services, ubicado en 2090 Larkin Ave #1A, Elgin, IL 60123. 
  • Llame al (847) 529-1440 despues del 19 de enero con preguntas sobre impuestos o para hacer una cita.

Para más información visite https://www.irs.gov/es/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers.

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Exhibición de Fiestas de Primavera - Spring Fiestas Exhibit
Fri, May 01, All day
Main Library
Ven, celebra y apoya el arte latino.
Play Together Workshop - Ages 1 - 3 years with a caregiver
Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Play is the work of childhood! Visit the library to play and learn together with your child and connect with other families and local child development experts. Register for any or all sessions.
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Tech Mobile Stop: Harriet Gifford Elementary School
Fri, May 01, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
240 S Clifton Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
Exhibición de Fiestas de Primavera - Spring Fiestas Exhibit
Sat, May 02, All day
Main Library
Ven, celebra y apoya el arte latino.
3D Printing for Kids - Grades 3-5
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about how 3D printing works and design your own special creation! Registration Required.
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Mental Health Forum  - Nurturing Minds, Strengthening Community
Sat, May 02, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Chi Alpha Omega Chapter is providing this event to educate, empower, and connect individuals with mental health resources within their local community and beyond.
Clases de computación en español- Básicos de computación - Computer Classes in Spanish- Basics of Computing
Sat, May 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Estas clases son para principiantes, para aprender destrezas básicas. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. The registrations will open 15 days before the class date.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sat, May 02, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sat, May 02, 1:15pm - 1:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sat, May 02, 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sat, May 02, 1:45pm - 2:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sat, May 02, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sat, May 02, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sat, May 02, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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