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The Testing & Education Reference Center
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Thinking Money Programs
We will be Thinking Money in April! Outlined below are a few of the financially-based programs and events that will be featured. Thinking Money was developed by the American Library Association Public Programs Office in collaboration with FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
Passport to Financial Literacy
Mar. 28 through May 4
Teens and tweens- while the Thinking Money Exhibition is on display in the library, pick up a passport and earn stamps through attending programs and other special events at the library. Turn in your passport at the end of the exhibition for a chance to win prizes! See a Youth Services Librarian for more information on obtaining a passport and earn stamps for prizes.
Thinking Money Kick-off and Financial Fair
All Ages Saturday, Apr. 1 11 a. m. to 2 p. m.
Celebrate the opening of our 6 week Thinking Money Exhibition and pick up some tips about money! Several organizations will be on hand to provide resources to make smart financial choices that will help to prepare us for whatever the future brings. This event will also kick-off our“ passport to financial literacy” series geared to youth. Pick up a passport, and participate in events for an opportunity to win prizes!
Youth Financial Education Workshop
Ages 13 and up( young adults welcome) Thursdays, Apr. 6, 13, 20 and 27 7 to 8 p. m.
This free workshop consists of four one hour sessions, each devoted to different aspects of financial empowerment. Students will receive a folder filled with valuable information, handouts and activities that will be useful long after the workshops are completed. Topics discussed include wants vs. needs, spending plans and budgeting, banking and financial institutions, credit and fraud prevention. Presented by NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania.
Achieving Financial Excellence
Adults Saturday, Apr. 22 10 a. m. to noon
At this free NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania financial education workshop, learn about money topics including budgeting, financial goal setting, saving, credit and anti-predatory lending. Discover what to consider when developing a budget, the importance of saving and different savings vehicles, how credit is evaluated and the dangers of predatory lending practices.
Junior Jumpstarts
Grades 9 through12 and parents Tuesday, Apr. 11 6:30 to 8 p. m.
Get a jumpstart on college financial aid. Beginning with the 2017- 2018 school year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid( FAFSA) will be submitted earlier in the school year. This program will inform high school students and their parents about these changes in applying for college financial aid. Presented by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency( PHEAA), one of the nation ' s leading student aid organizations.
Financial Fraud Bingo
Adults Tuesday, Apr. 25 1 to 2 p. m.
Learn while you earn – bingo prizes, that is. AARP presenter Eileen Mazza will teach what to look out for and who to call with questions. A 30 minute presentation will focus on how to avoid fraud, identity theft, scams and overcharging to become a more knowledgeable consumer. The investment fraud message is reinforced in the final 30 minutes through a series of bingo games where everyone tries to answer questions.