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Illustration of piggy bank running on a treadmill with coins coming out of its back.
Illustration of piggy bank running on a treadmill with coins coming out of its back.
Fiscally Fit Bootcamp
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Oklahoma's Pioneer Library System staff presented numerous six-week Fiscally Fit Bootcamps to library staff and vital community partners.

Photograph of child putting coins into three jars. Jars are labeled: Savings, Toys, Education
Photograph of child putting coins into three jars. Jars are labeled: Savings, Toys, Education
Be a Master Money Builder!
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Money Builders is a one-day children's camp with a Lego theme created to teach the children of refugees about the importance of banks. 

Image of yellow lock with black money symbol. Text reads: "Money Madness Teen Lock-in"
Image of yellow lock with black money symbol. Text reads: "Money Madness Teen Lock-in"
Money Madness Teen Lock-in
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This popular teen financial lit program (complete with free pizza!) took place after library hours.

Illustration of an open book with a calculator, pink piggy bank, charts and gold coins.
Illustration of an open book with a calculator, pink piggy bank, charts and gold coins.
Where Do We Go from Here? Financial Literacy Programming in the 'New Normal'
Blog by Financial Literacy Interest Group

As COVID-19 continues to loom, keep your program plans flexible in case of any last-minute pivots back to virtual.

Photo of cash with a yellow question mark on top.
Photo of cash with a yellow question mark on top.
Information, Not Advice: How to Handle User’s Financial Literacy Questions
Blog by Financial Literacy Interest Group

As library workers, we often feel a sense of urgency to help, but when it comes to issues like money, take your time and keep your calm. 

Illustration of person looking stressed on laptop with coin illustrations surrounding the image.
Illustration of person looking stressed on laptop with coin illustrations surrounding the image.
The Intimidating -- and Important -- Work of Building Financial Literacy
Blog by Financial Literacy Interest Group

Financial literacy will never be simple. Focus your fin lit programming on topics that relate to your patrons. 

Illustration of senior couple carrying large coins.
Illustration of senior couple carrying large coins.
Helping Older Adults Manage Their Finances
Blog by Financial Literacy Interest Group

Older Americans face unique challenges in managing their money. Are you prepared to help them?

Illustration of stack of coins against green background
Illustration of stack of coins against green background
Money Smart Week: Online and On-the-Fly
Blog by Financial Literacy Interest Group

A year into the pandemic, ALA's Financial Literacy Interest Group shares last-minute ideas for another virtual Money Smart Week.