Financial Literacy: February Programs

It’s never too early—or too late—to develop financial literacy. Plano Public Library’s programs provide free, practical advice on how to manage money and the financial knowhow to navigate your finances successfully. Join us at these upcoming programs for children, teens and adults.

All Ages

Art of Money (ticketed)
Schimelpfenig Library
Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m.            

Get ready for money-making mania as we explore what money looks like around the world and then create your own currency designs.

 

Art Shop (ticketed)
Parr Library
Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m.               

What can you create with $5.00? Browse our art shop for supplies to make your masterpiece! Use play money to purchase paper, markers, glue and scissors and specialty supplies to make your art spectacular. Spend however you like, but budget wisely.

K-5

Counting Coins
Davis Library
Sat, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m.

Strengthen your child’s knowledge of money and how to count it through hands-on activities.

Party Planning (ticketed)
Schimelpfenig Library
Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.

Set your budget and learn to plan the best party for you and your friends. Make decisions about elements like cake and entertainment.

Grades 6-12

Investing Basics for Teens
Haggard Library
Monday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m.

Learn about how the stock market works. Find out about the different kinds of investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.) and the benefits and risks involved with each. Understanding how to set financial goals and invest for your future is a smart financial decision. Presented by US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Adults

Savings Success
Davis Library
Friday, Feb. 24 at 12 p.m.

Prepare for unexpected needs by learning to set financial goals, discussing ways to reduce expenses, planning for setbacks, and setting reminders to enable success in meeting your savings goals. Presented by Associates from Capital One.

For ticketed programs, tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to the start of the program.

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