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What's Happening at Your Library - February 11, 2020

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February 11, 2020
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DANCE

Fun with Flash Mobs

Be a part of the fun! Learn a few dance moves and join this spontaneous community dance performance. All abilities welcome. Please contact the branch for registration information. Ages 12 years and up.
Friday, February 14, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Coral Reef Branch

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: IMPROVING MDPLS

The West Flagler Branch Library has reopened!

Stop by and check out our newly renovated West Flagler Branch! Improvements  include new flooring and furniture, LED lighting, new signage and more. Please note that Homework Help & Tutoring sessions, which were relocated to the Fairlawn Branch Library during the renovation, resume this Saturday, February 15 at the West Flagler Branch.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Tap, Scat, Swing & Sing! A Harlem Renaissance Storytime

Join master storyteller Christal Walker in the role of Zora Neale Hurston and experience the Harlem Renaissance through stories about great performers of the era including Ella Fitzgerald, Bojangles and Jacob Lawrence. All ages.
Saturday, February 15, 3 p.m.
Arcola Lakes Branch
Program sponsored by the Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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DANCE

A Taste of Ballroom

Learn the basic steps of East Coast Swing and American Tango. No experience or partner needed for this fun class! Feel the magic of dancing in partnership while building confidence, enjoying physical activity and great music. Ages 18 years and up.
Thursday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.
Miami Beach Regional
Made possible by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council.

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VALENTINE'S DAY

It's All About Love

Join Marci Poppins for a fun, interactive and magical Valentine's Day show that reminds us of the importance of showing kindness and love to those around you. All ages.
Saturday, February 15, 11 a.m.
South Miami Branch


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ART

Manga Drawing 101

Whether you plan to create your own comic book or just love drawing your favorite manga characters, this workshop is for you! Materials provided. Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information. Ages 12 - 18 years. 
Wednesday, February 19, 3 - 5 p.m.
Edison Center Branch

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COMMUNITY

Census 2020: How Will You Be Counted?

The Census Bureau counts people at their usual residence, which is the place where they live and sleep most of the time, with a few exceptions. People who do not have a regular residence should be counted where they are on April 1, 2020, Census Day.
To learn more about how to count yourself or someone in your family, visit Who to Count.
Did you know? The 2020 Census will mark the 24th time that the country has counted its population since 1790.

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HISTORY

Silent Heroes: A Look at the Resistance Movement in Nazi Germany

Learn about the heroes who fought against Adolf Hitler's brutal Nazi regime. Join German historian Anette Isaacs, M.A. as she pays homage to Sophie and Hans Scholl, Georg Elser, Baron von Stauffenberg, the women of Rosenstrasse, and other groups who made up the German resistance movement. 
Tuesday, February 18, 6 p.m.
Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch

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VALENTINE'S DAY

Library Breakout: Mystery Valentine Escape Room Challenge

Happy Valentines Day! A mystery valentine is locked up for you inside the lock box. You will have 45 minutes to figure out who sent it and break out your Valentine's Day fun!
Friday, February 14, 3:30 p.m.
Coral Gables Branch
Made possible by the City of Coral Gables.


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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Afro Soca Dance

Celebrate Black History Month with the rhythm of the Caribbean! Certified Zumba instructor Wynter Jewels will teach you the grooviest Afro Soca dance moves as seen at Carnival.
Saturday, February 15, 3 p.m.
Golden Glades Branch
Wednesday, February 19, 4 p.m.
North Central Branch


EBOOKS

From the small screen to the silver screen, great stories make for great TV and film adaptations! Check out your favorite eBook titles on Overdrive, available for free with your library card.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Music of the Caribbean

Enjoy traditional Caribbean folk songs and popular Caribbean standards performed by Reggie Paul that will have you singing and dancing! All ages. 
Tuesday, February 18, 6:30 p.m.
Miami Springs Branch
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DIGITAL LITERACY

AARP Tech: Intro to iPhone

Learn how to get the most from your mobile device. Materials provided. Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information. Ages 18 years and up.
Wednesday, February 19
Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch
Intro to Smartphone
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Beyond the Basics
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Latin People News LPN: ¿Haces pagos móviles? Protégete de las estafas.

Latin People News LPN: ¿Haces pagos móviles? Protégete de las estafas.: 4 de febrero de 2020 por  Lisa Lake Especialista en educación del consumidor y negocios, FTC Usar aplicaciones de pago móvil como...

Usar aplicaciones de pago móvil como CashApp, Venmo o Zelle puede ser una manera conveniente de enviarle dinero rápidamente a tus familiares y amigos. Pero recuerda la primera regla para enviar dinero, tanto si estás usando una aplicación o un servicio de transferencia de dinero: Asegúrate de saber quién está del otro lado para recibirlo. De lo contrario, podrías perder el dinero que enviaste — e incluso algo más.
La gente le ha informado a la FTC que perdió dinero usando aplicaciones de pago móvil. Algunos de estos ladrones se hacen pasar por alguna persona que conoces y que te pide dinero — digamos, por ejemplo, para una emergencia. Otros dicen que trabajan en la compañía de la aplicación o en tu banco. Y también hay otros estafadores que tienen acceso a tus contactos y que podrían engañarte para hacerte creer que son alguien a quien ya le has dado dinero anteriormente.
No tengas miedo de usar las aplicaciones de pago móvil — sólo tienes que equiparte con la información necesaria para protegerte contra los estafadores que también las usan. Algunas recomendaciones:
Nunca le envíes dinero a un desconocido.
Si recibes una solicitud de dinero de parte de alguna persona que sí conoces, llámala o establece contacto con esa persona usando un número que te conste que es correcto. Confirma que te hicieron el pedido antes de enviar dinero – incluso si anteriormente le enviaste dinero a través de la aplicación.
Cuando usas una aplicación por primera vez, habitualmente te piden permiso para acceder a la información almacenada en tu dispositivo – por ejemplo, tus contactos – para que sea más fácil efectuar los pagos. Si eso no te convence, deniega el acceso o desinstala la aplicación.
Lee los resúmenes de tu cuenta bancaria detenidamente y con regularidad. Pídele a la compañía de la aplicación o a tu banco que reviertan cualquier transacción que no hayas autorizado.
Consulta más información sobre pagos móviles cómo proteger tu dispositivo móvil. Y como siempre, si sufriste una estafa de transferencia de dinero u otro fraude, repórtalo a la FTC.

¿Haces pagos móviles? Protégete de las estafas.

Usar aplicaciones de pago móvil como CashApp, Venmo o Zelle puede ser una manera conveniente de enviarle dinero rápidamente a tus familiares y amigos. Pero recuerda la primera regla para enviar dinero, tanto si estás usando una aplicación o un servicio de transferencia de dinero: Asegúrate de saber quién está del otro lado para recibirlo. De lo contrario, podrías perder el dinero que enviaste — e incluso algo más.
La gente le ha informado a la FTC que perdió dinero usando aplicaciones de pago móvil. Algunos de estos ladrones se hacen pasar por alguna persona que conoces y que te pide dinero — digamos, por ejemplo, para una emergencia. Otros dicen que trabajan en la compañía de la aplicación o en tu banco. Y también hay otros estafadores que tienen acceso a tus contactos y que podrían engañarte para hacerte creer que son alguien a quien ya le has dado dinero anteriormente.
No tengas miedo de usar las aplicaciones de pago móvil — sólo tienes que equiparte con la información necesaria para protegerte contra los estafadores que también las usan. Algunas recomendaciones:
Nunca le envíes dinero a un desconocido.
Si recibes una solicitud de dinero de parte de alguna persona que sí conoces, llámala o establece contacto con esa persona usando un número que te conste que es correcto. Confirma que te hicieron el pedido antes de enviar dinero – incluso si anteriormente le enviaste dinero a través de la aplicación.
Cuando usas una aplicación por primera vez, habitualmente te piden permiso para acceder a la información almacenada en tu dispositivo – por ejemplo, tus contactos – para que sea más fácil efectuar los pagos. Si eso no te convence, deniega el acceso o desinstala la aplicación.
Lee los resúmenes de tu cuenta bancaria detenidamente y con regularidad. Pídele a la compañía de la aplicación o a tu banco que reviertan cualquier transacción que no hayas autorizado.
Consulta más información sobre pagos móviles cómo proteger tu dispositivo móvil. Y como siempre, si sufriste una estafa de transferencia de dinero u otro fraude, repórtalo a la FTC.

This Valentine’s Day Treat Your Pup to a Picnic in the County’s Newest Dog Park

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This Valentine’s Day Treat Your Pup to a Picnic
in the County’s Newest Dog Park 

WHO:             Leon County
WHAT:           J. Lee Vause Dog Park Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
WHEN:          Friday, February 14 at 2 p.m.
WHERE:       J. Lee Vause Park, 6024 Old Bainbridge Road 
Leon County will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of its second dog park at 2 p.m. on February 14 at J. Lee Vause Park, 6024 Old Bainbridge Road. Community members are invited to attend with their dogs and help celebrate this great new county facility on Valentine’s Day.
The new dog park is located inside the existing J. Lee Vause Park and provides 1.5 acres of space within the park’s wooded area. Amenities for furry friends and their humans include a drinking fountain with a dog water bowl attachment, a log tunnel, jumping hoops and benches.
Leon County Animal Control will be in attendance with low-cost spay and neuter vouchers and information on local pet resources. In addition, local nonprofit Big Dog Rescue will bring adoptable dogs in case visitors want to add a new member to their pack! Make sure to bring your sweet tooth to this event because human and dog treats will be available from Lucy and Leo’s Bakery that are sure to hit the spot. Lastly, don’t forget to snap a photo at the "Pug Shot" photo booth for a paw-some social media worthy picture of your pooch.
Leon County encourages all attendees and future visitors to share their “paws-itive” dog park experience on social media using #LCDogPark and #VauseBarkPark. For more information about Leon County dog parks, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/DogPark.
For more information, please contact Leigh Davis, Leon County Parks and Recreation, at (850) 606-1475 / DavisLe@LeonCountyFL.gov or Mathieu Cavell, Leon County Community and Media Relations, at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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OPEN HOUSE EN WESTON ESTE DOMINGO FEBRERO 16, 2020

Gran Oportnidad de adquirir su casa en la ciudad de Weston, Florida.
La casa de sueno o una buena inversion rentable.
Open House este domingo 16 de Febrero de 2020.
Horario: de 1:00 a 4:00 p.m.



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Que ofrecemos a nuestros clientes?: Tax Tip 2020-17: Taxpayers should know the differe...

Que ofrecemos a nuestros clientes?: Tax Tip 2020-17: Taxpayers should know the differe...: Taxpayers should know the difference between standard and itemized deductions It’s a good idea for people to find out if they should file...

Taxpayers should know the difference between standard and itemized deductions
It’s a good idea for people to find out if they should file using the standard deduction or itemize their deductions. Deductions reduce the amount of taxable income when filing a federal income tax return. In other words, they can reduce the amount of tax someone owes.
Individuals should understand they have a choice of either taking a standard deduction or itemizing their deductions. Taxpayers can use the method that gives them the lower tax. Due to tax law changes in the last couple years, people who itemized in the past might not want to continue to do so, so it’s important for all taxpayers to look into which deduction to take.
Here are some details about the two methods to help people understand which they should use:
Standard deduction
The standard deduction amount adjusts every year and can vary by filing status. The standard deduction amount depends on the taxpayer’s filing status, whether they are 65 or older or blind, and whether another taxpayer can claim them as a dependent. Taxpayers who are age 65 or older on the last day of the year and don't itemize deductions are entitled to a higher standard deduction.
Most filers who use Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR, U.S. Tax Return for Seniors, can find their standard deduction on the first page of the form.
Taxpayers who can't use the standard deduction include:
A married individual filing as married filing separately whose spouse itemizes deductions.
An individual who files a tax return for a period of less than 12 months. This could be due to a change in their annual accounting period.
An individual who was a nonresident alien or a dual-status alien during the year. However, nonresident aliens who are married to a U.S. citizen or resident alien can take the standard deduction in certain situations.

Itemized deductions
Taxpayers may need to itemize deductions because they can't use the standard deduction. They may also itemize deductions when this amount is greater than their standard deduction.
A taxpayer may benefit by itemizing deductions for things that include:
State and local income or sales taxes
Real estate and personal property taxes
Mortgage interest
Mortgage insurance premiums
Personal casualty and theft losses from a federally declared disaster
Donations to a qualified charity
Unreimbursed medical and dental expenses that exceed 7.5% of adjusted gross income

Individual itemized deductions may be limited. Form 1040, Schedule A Instructions can help determine what limitations may apply.
More information:
Publication 501, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information
How Much Is My Standard Deduction?
Topic No. 551 Standard Deduction
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