Financial Literacy: June Programs

When it comes to money matters, planning and preparation are essential. Plano Public Library’s financial literacy programs provide free, practical advice on how to manage money and the resources to navigate your finances successfully. Join us at these upcoming programs for children, teens and adults.

All Ages

STEAM Emporium (ticketed)
Davis Library
Wednesday, June 14 at 3pm

Can you solve a problem with $5.00? Use play money to purchase materials at our STEAM Emporium to complete a STEAM challenge and learn decision-making skills.

Art Shop (ticketed)
Harrington Library
Sunday, June 18 at 2pm

What can you create with $5.00? Browse our art shop for supplies to make your masterpiece! With play money received at the store entrance, purchase paper, markers, glue and scissors, and perhaps some specialty supplies to make your work of art spectacular. Spend however you like, but budget wisely.

Pick a Pet
Parr Library
Monday, June 19 at 3pm

Do you have a pet at home, or do you want one? Join us to learn about different pets and the costs and responsibilities of owning one.

K-5

Counting Coins
Haggard Library
Thursday, June 1 at 3pm

Schimelpfenig Library
Tuesday, June 20 at 3pm

Come enjoy hands-on activities that strengthen your child’s knowledge of money and how to count it.

Party Planning (ticketed)
Davis Library
Saturday, June 10 at 3pm
Friday, June 30 at 3pm

Your birthday is coming up and you want to plan a party. Set your budget and learn to plan the best party for you and your friends. You will make decisions about elements like cake and entertainment.

Grades 6-12

Light It Up (ticketed)
Harrington Library
Thursday, June 8 at 3pm

Make your own light saber, galaxy glass art, or creation of your choosing. Work on fun projects while gaining hands-on experience managing money. Take your project home or give it as a gift.

Financial Intelligence Training – UNT
Haggard Library
Monday, June 12 at 3pm

Your increasing independence makes financial FITness a vital focus! Financial Intelligence Training (JR) is a personal finance class led by college students from the University of North Texas. This program will open the door to setting goals and spending plans, managing credit and debt, and planning for your future. Receive a Financial Intelligence Training (JR) certificate upon completion.

Adults

Estate Planning Basics
Davis Library
Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30pm

Having clear plans for your assets benefits the entire family. Learn why having a will is important, and when to consider setting up a trust. Understand the most important document provisions and what questions to ask. Presented by Exencial Wealth.

Retirement Basics
Virtual – register here
June 16 at 12pm

It’s never too early to start thinking about retirement. Learn about retirement basics and start developing your retirement road map.

Navigate Job and Career Options
Schimelpfenig Library
Tuesday, June 27 at 7pm

Are you looking to start a new career, switch fields or return to work after time off? Do you wonder what the job market is like? Learn ways to think about careers and navigate the education path to get there.

For ticketed programs, tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. For a full listing of summer programs, browse our online brochure.

Learn more about all the financial literacy resources available from Plano Public Library.