April is National Financial Literacy Month — a time to focus on earning, managing, saving, and spending money wisely. MCPL offers a number of events this month on all kinds of money matters, and we hope you’ll join us! All events are virtual; registration and log-in information is available below.
National Financial Literacy Month Events
Paying for College or Technical School – A Virtual Workshop for Financial Literacy Month
Thursday, April 01: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Paying for an education can seem overwhelming and confusing. Choices made now can have a lasting impact.
How to Protect your Hard Earned Money! – A Virtual Workshop for Financial Literacy Month
Wednesday, April 07: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join Suzanne McGovern of the U.S. Securities and Exchange commission to talk to seniors about tip to protect your hard earned money, ways to avoid fraud and important documents to organize.
Investing for Women – Presenter Suzanne McGovern – A Virtual Workshop for Financial Literacy Month
Monday, April 12: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join us for a series of discussions with Suzanne McGovern, from the SEC’s Office of Investor Education.
Budgeting & Money Management – with Aspen Hill Library – Virtual Workshop for Financial Literacy Month
Monday, April 12: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Learn how to create a spending plan and develop wise spending habits. Learn tips on how to save money and get help from local resources.
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Resources for Financial Literacy
Tuesday, April 13: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Virtual Branch
The Library’s website includes online resources providing information & guidance about money and Personal Finance. We’ll do an overview of some from the Guides/Online Resources tab on our home page.
Recognizing the Latest Investment Frauds and Scams – Presented by the U.S. SEC – A Virtual Workshop for Financial Literacy Month
Tuesday, April 20: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Fraudsters love a disaster–& COVID-19 is no different. Join the SEC’s Office of Investor Education & Advocacy in learning about current investment frauds, scams & the tools you need to arm yourself.
Money Smart for Adults – Financial Literacy Month
Wednesday, April 21: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join us for a FREE workshop on financial planning.