ACPL Partners with AARP to Provide Free Tax Assistance to All

The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is partnering with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide to offer free, in-person tax assistance and preparation for the 2026 tax season at select ACPL and community locations throughout Allen County.

Free tax help will be available February 2 through April 15, 2026, provided by trained AARP Tax-Aide volunteers. Appointments are required. Community members can begin scheduling appointments by calling their local ACPL branch starting January 12, 2026. The program is open to all taxpayers, and AARP membership is not required. 

“Tax season can feel overwhelming, and many households benefit from trusted, in-person guidance,” said ACPL Programs and Partnerships Specialist Melissa Martinez. “Our continued partnership with AARP allows us to connect the community with free, reliable assistance in familiar neighborhood library spaces.” 

To help prepare in advance, participants should visit acpl.info/tax-assistance for a full list of items they will need at the appointment. 

AARP Tax-Aide is available at the following locations, by appointment, beginning February 2: 

Aboite Branch 5630 Coventry Ln 

260-421-1310

Mondays, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Dupont Branch

536 E. Dupont Rd

260-421-1315

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hessen Cassel Branch

3030 E. Paulding Rd

260-421-1330

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Little Turtle Branch

2201 Sherman Blvd

260-421-1335 

Mondays, 12 - 4 p.m.

Main Library

900 Library Plaza

260-421-1200

Meeting Room C

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

& Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

New Haven Branch

48 Green St, New Haven

260-421-1345

Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Shawnee Branch

5600 Noll Ave

260-421-1355

Mondays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

St Joseph Township Community Hall

6033 Maplecrest Rd.

260-421-1200

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tecumseh Branch

1411 East State Blvd

260-421-1360

Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Waynedale Branch

2200 Lower Huntington Rd

260-421-1365

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Community members should call their preferred location to schedule an appointment. Additional details are available at acpl.info/tax-assistance.