Teen financial literacy focus of workshops at Public Library
Teen financial literacy focus of workshops at Public Library
Grant from FINRA to fund ‘Smart investing@your library’ program for students The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County was one of 14 public libraries nationwide chosen through a competitive process to win a grant to fund “Smart investing@your library®” teen workshops at selected branch locations.
The $57,853 grant was awarded from the American Library Association (ALA) in partnership with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation. The Library will work with The Ohio State University Extension Office to develop and present the workshops, which were created to improve teen financial literacy.
“It’s an honor to be selected for this generous grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. We’re excited to deliver information that helps teenagers build a brighter financial future,” said Kimber L. Fender, the Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Director of the Library.
The “Smart investing@your library” workshops are designed to engage teens with hands-on activities, games, and materials for better understanding of personal finance topics. A related website will offer a booklist for teens, money tips, games, web comics, and video blogs. Teens who attend a workshop will receive a special pack of supplies, including books.
“Libraries are paying close attention to their communities’ needs and aspirations, and can respond in creative, sustainable ways to help residents achieve financial goals for themselves and their families,” said Gerri Walsh, President of the FINRA Foundation.
Smart investing@your library® workshops
- 1 p.m. Oakley, Saturday, June 22 — 4033 Gilmore Avenue, 513-369-6038
- 1 p.m. Wyoming, Tuesday, July 9 —500 Springfield Pike, 513-369-6014
- 11 a.m. Symmes Township, Friday, July 12 — 11850 Enyart Road, 513-369-6001
- 1 p.m. Pleasant Ridge, Thursday, July 25 — 6233 Montgomery Road, 513-369-4488
- 1 p.m. TeenSpot, Saturday, July 27 — 800 Vine Street, 513-369-6960
- 1 p.m. Westwood, Friday, Aug. 2 — 3345 Epworth Avenue, 513-369-4474
- 1 p.m. Blue Ash, Tuesday, Aug. 6 — 4911 Cooper Road, 513-369-6051
- 1 p.m. Harrison, Saturday, Aug. 10 — 10398 New Haven Road, 513-369-4442
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Date and Time
Monday Jul 1, 2013
Date and Time vary according to the locations
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Contact Information
Call 513-369-6960 or visit teenspace.cincinnatilibrary.org/FINRAgrant.
