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Clutter Control

Stuff, stuff & more stuff! What to do with it all! Where did we get it and why do we hold onto it? Anclutterd how do we get rid of it?

Join Dave Downs on Feb 3rd, at 6:30 pm for Clutter Control at the Bigelow Free Public Library. Humorous and practical, this presentation can start you on your New Year’s Resolution to straighten up your stuff.

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It’s That Time of the Year Again!!

Tax Season is upon us!!  Here are some links to help you find forms and instructions.

tax time1040 Form
1040 Instructions

1040A Form
1040 A Instructions

1040EZ Form
1040EZ Instructions

Help and Resources from IRS.GOV

Taxpayer Bill of Rights

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Stress-Free Coloring for Adults

There is a growing trend of coloring for relaxation!coloring

Adults are rediscovering the stress-relieving benefits of coloring and we are looking to start a coloring club at the library!  

Join us on Saturday, February 20th, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. We’ll enjoy stress-free coloring while listening to soft & soothing music with a hot cup of tea or coffee.  We’ll provide the coloring sheets, colored pencils, and markers, just bring your creativity.

This is for adults (ages 17+) and registration is necessary.  Please call the library at
978-365-4160, ext. 221 or email us at register@bigelowlibrary.org to register for this workshop.

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Quality time

MuseumThis is a great opportunity to spend time with your family at one of the local museums. Or, if you prefer the sophistication of Boston, reserve 2 passes  for the same day! New England Aquarium, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston Children’s Museum, Science Museum — spend some time exploring with your kids or out-of-state guests!

Call 978-365-4160, ext. 221 to reserve your pass(es) for the week! For a list of passes

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Spanish titles available

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Is Spanish your native language or are you trying to learn it? Either way, we can help you access Spanish titles–either native or in translation.

Read on your device or computer. This collection of Spanish ebooks is available free with your library card.

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Book Groups

Still looking for a book group?  Our book groups love new members!  

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    • Enter in the left hand column the number of times per month you or your family use each service.
    • Estimated retail value of each service will be calculated on the right.
    • Optional: send us your total along with your comments about the library.


    Use Service (per month) Cost
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      Childrens/Young Adult Books Borrowed     $
      Audio Books Borrowed     $
      Movies Borrowed     $
      Museum Passes Borrowed     $
      Interlibrary Loan Items Borrowed     $
      Electronic Books Borrowed     $
      Adult Programs & Classes Attended     $
      Meeting Room Use per Hour     $
      Hours of Computer Use     $
      Magazine Use in Library     $
      Newspapers Browsed     $
    TOTAL SAVINGS:   $

    This worksheet was adapted from a spreadsheet provided by the Massachusetts Library Association.