COLUMN: OCPL: Openings, tax service and board meetings at OCPL

A new year is a good time to try new things, start a new occupation, form new interests and make new friends.

The Owen County Public Library could be the place to begin for two or three people, as we are currently accepting applications for a clerk's job and for some unique and interesting positions on our staff.

Does it seem like you know almost everyone in Owen County? Do you enjoy stories about things that have happened here in the past? Do you think it is important to keep track of current events in the county because they will someday be history? Do you enjoy looking up the answers to questions?

If so, you might be the person we are looking for to fill our Genealogy position.

Would you enjoy creating and/or hosting programs that would help people of all ages grow, learn, express their creativity, solve problems and enjoy themselves? You might be right for our Programmer position.

Are you looking for your first job? A new job? A post-retirement job? Would you like to join our staff as a circulation clerk?

Training is provided for all these positions. Come in and ask for an application. See our Facebook page for more details.

OCPL will once again provide the Vita Free Tax Service this year and will be making appointments later in January. Please watch for notice when we begin taking appointments.

The tax service will run from Feb. 4 through April 12; Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

We are accepting volunteers to serve as greeters for those coming to get their taxes prepared. We need greeters on Tuesdays and Saturdays. A short training session is provided for the few duties of the greeter. There is a deadline for training completion. Please call 812-829-3392, option 2.

The Board of Directors meetings of the Owen County Public Library will continue to be held in the Library Vault in 2025. Meetings will begin at 5 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. Check postings in the library for any changes.

Season's greetings and best wishes for the New Year!