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12 Program Ideas for Kids and Resources to Prepare for Financial Literacy Month (April)

April is Financial Literacy Month. Start your preparation now with these program ideas, book suggestions and resources to get kids involved.

Planning a Cents-ational Financial Literacy Storytime

Financial educators recommend teaching basic money concepts as early as three years old. One way to achieve this in your library is by incorporating financial literacy themes into your storytimes.

Time Travel in a Trunk: Engaging Learners with Historical Artifacts

How can librarians and educators bridge the gap between the past and present? The answer lies in Historical Artifact Footlockers — a dynamic, hands-on tool that brings the thrill of historical investigation directly into the library.

Know Your People: How The Gail Borden Public Library District Turns Exhibits into Community Unity

By knowing their people, empowering staff and building strong partnerships, the Gail Borden Public Library turns every exhibit into a shared experience of learning and connection.

Apply by July 15 to be part of the Great Stories Club's uncoming theme, "Growing Up Brave on the Margins."

Wrapping Up a Grant Project

The programs are over, the partnerships are winding down. But not so fast — there’s still work to done. 

Tiny Library, Big Carnival

A small budget didn’t stop Meservey Public Library from starting a huge, community-wide annual event.

Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt

Based on the TV show, Corning Public Library's Amazing Race led adults on a county-wide hunt for clues.