PHASED RESUMPTION OF SERVICES PLANNED

Virtual Film Series: Lost in Austen

As an Edgartown Library patron you have access to one of the world’s greatest and most complete film collections for free—Kanopy. As well as our service Hoopla, a digital collection of movies, music, audio and ebooks.

The links are on our Resources page. Set up an account in minutes and away you go.

And to start you on your journey we’ve programmed a few film series, so whether you’re a devoted enthusiast eager to further your film literacy or just want to scarf down popcorn and forget about the world, Kanopy (K) and Hoopla (H) will fill the bill. 

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Library Blogs

Our staff have been getting creative and started 2 new blogs for you to follow along with.

Trash Panda's Quarantine Food Blog
Feast your eyes on Library Assistant Chris Look's many meal creations on his new food blog. Follow his alter ego, Trash Panda, as he spruces up leftovers, digs all the way to the back of his fridge and cabinets, and talks at length about how much he loves eating. Explore techniques for using what you have on hand to create tasty and fulfilling dishes at home.

Feeling overwhelmed and don't know what to cook with what you've got? Send Trash Panda a list of ingredients or a picture of your fridge or cupboards, and get personalized advice on creating something delicious. Email him at trashpandaepl@gmail.com with all of your food questions.


Have Library Card, Will Travel
Join Library Assistant Kerith as she looks through photo albums and recalls her adventures around the world. She'll be listing books, movies, music, and other resources that remind her of those places, and all of these materials are available to you with your CLAMS card!

Join Kerith on her travels at https://sites.google.com/view/eplblog/home

Need a Library Card?

Did You Know About Lynda.com?

Sign up here for a HERE for a BPL eCard and start using Lynda.com.

New York Times Online

The Edgartown Library is pleased to announce that you can now access the New York Times online for free! Simply click HERE and enter the code c59d2806040934a2. Then create a username and password. You must use this login and password for every future visit to the New York Times online.

And for our crossword lovers, email us at edgartownlibrary@gmail.com for all your crossword needs.

Libby - eBooks and eAudiobooks

Edgartown Public Library is proud to offer you best-selling and classic ebooks, digital audiobooks, magazines and streaming video available 24/7 from the library’s digital collection.

Download Libby from the app store or visit clamsnet.overdrive.com.

For help on how to use Overdrive, click here.

Kanopy - Digital Movie Streaming Service

The popular on-demand video streaming service Kanopy is available for free to all our patrons. With
your library card number and PIN, you can sign up with Kanopy and start streaming films on demand. Just follow this link.

Offering what The New York Times calls “a garden of cinematic delights,” Kanopy showcases more than
30,000 titles, including award-winning documentaries and acclaimed films, rare and hard-to-find titles, and
classic films, with collections from The Great Courses, Kino Lorber, and PBS among many others.

You can access Kanopy through a variety of devices and platforms, including Roku, Apple TV, iOS and
Android. Kanopy is free for users with an Edgartown library card, entitling you to stream as many as 10
films per month.

Hoopla - Digital Video Streaming Service

The Edgartown Library now offers our patrons hoopla, a new digital media service that allows you to enjoy
movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows on your computer, tablet or phone -- even
on your TV.

There's no waiting: Titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded for offline enjoyment later. The
hoopla service has hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more added daily. To get started,
just follow the hoopla link.

Mango - Learn a Language

Online: Learn a Language

Ready to learn a new language? Try this new service, Mango. (Watch a video here that introduces the service.)

Just added to this service is Little Pim, language learning for kids! Get instant access to videos in 12 languages, printable lessons, and fun activities. Click here to check it out.

Official Sources of Information for COVID-19

• Island Health Departments
• Island Public Schools
• MA Department of Public Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• World Health Organization

Have You Taken the 2020 Census?

Looking for Tax Help?

Massachusetts has extended the deadline for income tax filing to July 15th. Read more at mass.gov/covid-hhcs

Questions about getting the Economic Impact Payment? Click here.

If your 2019 adjusted gross income was $69,000 or less, you may find one or more Free File Online options for you. Review each company’s offer to make sure you qualify for a free federal return. Some companies offer free state tax returns, other may charge a fee. Massachusetts taxes can be filed for free online at: www.Mass.gov/eFile

IRS Free File Program- Online Taxes at OLT.com

Receive a free Federal return if:
-Your Adjusted Gross Income is between $14,000 and $69,000, AND any age, OR
-Free for Active Military for Adjusted Gross Income of $69,000 or less
-Same criteria apply when filing with a foreign address
Free state return if you qualify for the federal return

IRS Free File Program- by Turbo Tax

Receive a free Federal return if:
-Your Adjusted Gross Income is $36,000 or less, AND any age, OR
-You are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, OR
-Free for Active Military for Adjusted Gross Income of $69,000 or less
-Same criteria apply when filing with a foreign address
Free state return if you qualify for the federal return

IRS Free File Program- by Taxact

Receive a free Federal return if:
-Your Adjusted Gross Income is $59,000 or less AND your age is 56 or younger, OR
-You are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, OR
-Free for Active Military for Adjusted Gross Income of $69,000 or less
-Same criteria apply when filing with a foreign address
Free state return if you qualify for the federal return

IRS Free File Program- by Free 1040 Tax Return

Receive a free Federal return if:
-Your Adjusted Gross Income is $69,000 or less, AND
-Your age is 70 or younger, ANDLive in any state, EXCEPT: DC, FL, IN, LA, MT, NH, NM, NV, RI, SD, TN, TX or WA
OR
-Free for Active Military for Adjusted Gross Income of $69,000 or less
Free state return, for some states, if you qualify for the federal return

IRS Free File Program- by ezTaxReturn.com

Receive a free Federal return if:
-Your Adjusted Gross Income is $69,000 or less, AND any AGE, AND
-You live in one of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA, or WI
No free state tax preparation in any states.

IRS Free File Program- by FileYourTaxes.com

Receive a free Federal return if:
-Adjusted Gross Income is between $9,000 and $69,000, AND your age is 65 or younger, OR
-Free for Active Military for Adjusted Gross Income of $69,000 or less
-Same criteria apply when filing with a foreign address
Free state return, for some states, if you qualify for the federal return

IRS Free File Program- by H&R Block

Receive a free Federal return if:
-Your Adjusted Gross Income is $69,000 or less AND your age is 51 or younger, OR
-You are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, OR
-Free for Active Military for Adjusted Gross Income of $69,000 or less
-Same criteria apply when filing with a foreign address
Free state return, for some states, if you qualify for the federal return

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