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For people looking to improve their technology skills, the Margaret Walker Alexander Library in Jackson offers free ...

Believe it or not, it's possible to prepare and file your income taxes without spending a dime. We've reviewed the leading online tax services to help you find the top free options. I write about ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

The Los Angeles County Library is launching a new free in-person tutoring program to support students in first through sixth grade. Following the success of the library’s Reading Stars and Summer ...

Philly residents checked out all kinds of books from the Free Library this past year — but one twisty, time-jumping mystery drew the most readers. "James" by Percival Everett, the Pultizer-winning ...

Can you chip in? As an independent nonprofit, the Internet Archive is fighting for universal access to quality information. We build and maintain all our own systems, but we don’t charge for access, ...

Fans who gain access to Total War: Warhammer 3 in this way will be able to play co-op multiplayer on the Immortal Empires map with up to seven friends, and can choose from any of the races, lords, and ...

If you’re still paying full price for audiobooks while you’re in uniform, you’re probably leaving money on the table. Between public libraries, free apps, and the DoD’s own digital library, you can ...

Library card holders can borrow a continuous radon monitor from any of the 23 library branches. The Dispatch and the Columbus Metropolitan Library have launched a partnership that allows central ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. LA County Library is shutting down ...

Throughout many communities, you can find wooden boxes filled with books for anyone to take and enjoy. They also serve as a place to leave a book for others to discover. Most of these are set up with ...