AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Offers Free Tax Assistance in Boston

The North End and East Boston branches of the Boston Public Library host a variety of community events this week.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is providing free tax preparation assistance at the West End Branch Library in Boston. Other upcoming events in the North End and East Boston neighborhoods include a zine-making workshop, baby lapsit programs, board games club, chess club, and tech appointments at local library branches.

Why it matters

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program offers free tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income individuals, helping them maximize their refunds and avoid costly tax preparation fees. The variety of community events at the local libraries provide educational, social, and recreational opportunities for residents of all ages.

The details

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will be offering free tax preparation assistance at the West End Branch Library in Boston. Other events include a zine-making workshop on 'Our Air, Our Stories' at the East Boston Branch Library, baby lapsit programs, board games club, weekly chess club for adults, and tech appointments at the West End Branch Library.

  • The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide tax assistance will be held at the West End Branch Library.
  • The Zine-Making Workshop: Our Air, Our Stories will take place at 2:00 pm on February 27th at the East Boston Branch Library.
  • Baby Lapsit 1 will be held at 11:15 am on February 27th at the East Boston Branch Library.
  • Board Games Club will meet at 1:30 pm on February 27th at the West End Branch Library.
  • The Weekly Chess Club for Adults will take place at 2:30 pm on February 27th at the North End Branch Library.

The players

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

A program that provides free tax preparation assistance to low- and moderate-income individuals.

Boston Public Library

The public library system serving the city of Boston, which hosts a variety of community events at its branch locations.

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The takeaway

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program and the diverse community events at the Boston Public Library branches demonstrate the city's commitment to providing valuable resources and services to residents of all ages and backgrounds.