• You and Connections... Finding a Job

    Connections Job Development Corporation is a non-profit agency in Pasco County that will help you search for a job and provide other employment services such as:
    A Job Club
    Career Counseling Advice
    Computer Training
    Resume and Application Assistance
    Networking/communication skills
    Job Referrals
    Professional interview clothing


    Getting started with Connections is easy! You can attend an orientation (Job Club) at the Connections office every Monday at 1:15pm or Wednesday at 9:45am. 

    Learn more about Connections and how to find a job at the South Holiday Library on March 24th at 6pm or at the Regency Park Library on April 29th at 6pm.


    Join us and learn more about how Connections can connect you to a job!

    For more information call Connections (727) 849-4724, the South Holiday Library (727) 834-3331 or the Regency Park Library at (727) 861-3049.

    South Holiday Library
    4649 Mile Stretch Drive                            
    Holiday, FL. 34690

    Regency Park Library
    9701 Little Road
    New Port Richey FL 34654

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  • Hands-On Jobs Workshops @ the Pasco Libraries


    The Pasco County Library will be offering hands-on job searching workshops for job seekers. Each participant will have an opportunity to find job listings online, fill-in online applications, and prepare online resumes using the Employ Florida website. One-on-one assistance will be provided. Space is limited and registration is requested. Call your local Pasco County Library to register.


    The workshops will be offered at the following times and dates:

    March 9th 10am
    Hugh Embry Library 
    14215 Fourth Street
    Dade City, FL 33523
    (352) 567-3576

    March 17th 2pm
    Hudson Library 
    8012 Library Road
    Hudson, FL 34667
    (727) 861-3040
     
    March 18th 2pm
    South Holiday Library

    4649 Mile Stretch Drive
    Holiday, FL. 34690
    (727) 834-3331

    March 19th 2pm
    New River Library
    34043 State Road 54
    Zephyrhills, FL 33543
    (813) 788-6375

    April 6th 6pm
    Centennial Park Library
    5740 Moog Road
    Holiday, FL 34690
    (727) 834-3204

    April 17th 2pm
    Land O' Lakes Library
    2818 Collier Parkway
    Land O'Lakes, FL 34639
    (813) 929-1214

    April 22nd 6pm
    Regency Park Library
    9701 Little Road
    New Port Richey, FL 34654
    (727) 861-3049

    Pasco County Library System has laptops available in all library branches for you to: search for jobs, apply for unemployment, and file online government forms. Just let a staff member at the information desk know you need to use one of the e-government laptops.

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  • Tax Time Again!



    The Internal Revenue Service has many tax breaks for families, college students, homeowners, and other groups. In this economy citizens need all the help they can get. The United Way of Pasco can help individuals and families file their income tax returns for free. It is as easy as dialing 211. Pasco United Way partnered with the IRS and has trained volunteers working at various locations in Pasco County to prepare taxes for citizens. Call 211 and the information referral specialist will arrange an appointment for you to have your taxes prepared at a location closest to your home.

    If you really want to do those taxes yourself remember you can file your return electronically (e-file). To e-file you log on to the IRS website, click on e-file and you will be directed to various websites which you can use to file your taxes. Read through the descriptions and pick the best agency that fits your circumstances. If you do not have a computer with access to the Internet, the Pasco County Public Library has computers available for you to use. The Library also has e-government laptops with extended time limits, so you do not have to feel rushed. If you have your own laptop, the libraries provide free wireless service.

    The IRS has a series of videos describing the tax breaks available. You can view these on YouTube or on Pasco County's e-government tools page.  Click on "E-Government Videos." Check these and other e-government videos brought to you by Pasco County Libraries.

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  • Access to Justice Conference

    Right now in Austin Texas there is an "Access to Justice Conference" going on. What is that you might ask? To make a long story short, it is about how public libraries are great places for citizens to receive legal information. There is an obvious connection to e-government. Questions asked such as: how do I file for a divorce; what if I have a dispute with my landlord?; how do I write a will? are common occurrences in libraries.

    One place to get started is a website: www.floridalawhelp.org

    You can search for your local information on this site as well.

    Stay tuned...more about legal information coming soon.

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  • 2010 Census

    Why should I fill out the census form?
    Every ten years the government gathers informaiton from American residents through the census. This information helps the government and other agencies in a variety of ways. It determines the number of U.S. House Representatives that each state has. Many organizations like hospitals, job centers, and schools use this information to apply for funds to provide services to area residents. Also you are required to complete the form by law.


    Can I fill out the Census form online?
    Not yet, for more information go to http://2010.census.gov/2010census/how/interactive-form.php

    How will I receive the census form?
    In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico. When you receive yours, just answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided. If you don't mail the form back, you may receive a visit from a census taker, who will ask you the questions from the form.


    How do I know the person at my door is a real census worker? 
    The Better Business Bureau offers this advice:
    If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions.  However, you should never invite anyone you don’t know into your home.

    • Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.  While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, it will not ask for Social Security, bank account or credit card numbers nor will employees solicit donations.

    • Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail or in person at home.  However, they will not contact you by e-mail, so be on the look out for e-mail scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an e-mail that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.


    What about my privacy?
    All Census Bureau employees take the oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data.  For more details- http://2010.census.gov/2010census/privacy/index.php


    Remember you can pick up a census form and get more information at any of the Pasco County Library branches.

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  • Resume Workshops @ the Pasco Libraries

    Are you looking for a job?  Need help with your resume?

    We have the answers to your questions! The Pasco County Library System and Career Central are teaming up to present workshops at each branch of the library system which will help you create a professional resume. Workshops will be held at each branch of the library system on the following dates and times:


    January 7 @ 6 pm, Regency Park, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
    January 19 @ 2 pm, Centennial Park, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
    Janauary 21 @ 4 pm, Land O’Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O’Lakes
    January 28 @ 10 am, Hugh Embry, 14215 Fourth Street, Dade City
    February 18 @ 6 pm, New River, 34032 SR 54, Zephyrhills
    February 24 @ 6 pm, South Holiday, 4649 Mile Stretch Dr., Holiday
    February 25 @ 2 pm, Hudson Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson

    For more information call (727) 861-3040.

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  • Exhausted Your Unemployment Benefits?- December 29, 2009


    Have you exhausted your Florida unemployment compensation benefits? There is a possibility that your benefits will be extended. See the information below from the Florida unemployment website- www.fluidnow.com

    "On November 6, 2009, the president signed legislation expanding Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) eligibility.  The bill, known as The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, does the following:
    • Creates up to 20 weeks of additional unemployment benefits for workers who have exhausted all federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation benefits or will exhaust by the week ending December 26, 2009.
      • Increases the maximum EUC Tier II from 13 weeks to 14 weeks of benefits in all states; this Tier is no longer tied to the state reaching a specified level of unemployment
      • Creates an EUC Tier III to provide up to 13 additional weeks of benefits in states with a total unemployment rate of at least 6 percent
      • Creates an EUC Tier IV to provide up to 6 additional weeks of benefits in states with a total unemployment rate of at least 8.5 percent" 
    Florida unemployment rate exceeds the rates as described here.

    To determine if you are eligble, go to www.fluidnow.com and click on the blue box that states "Check for Potential Emergency Unemployment Compensation EUC Tier III Eligibility."  You will need your social security number to determine if you are eligible.

    For more information about this program click here.

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