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Money Signs Scavenger Hunt

Submitted by harata on Tue, 2023-11-07 09:20

A photograph of a smartly dressed child standing in front of a green chalkboard "holding" a chalk-drawn fishing rod catching a money ($) sign.

The Money Signs Scavenger Hunt, designed for grades K-5, supports early financial literacy skills by introducing commonly used symbols of currency and by teaching recognition of money types and financial institutions. 

Along with financial literacy, the program promotes other literacy types and life skills, such as pattern recognition, spatial awareness, information seeking, and reading practice. The program also encourages kids to move around the different parts of the library's Children's Room that they may not venture to on their normal library visit.

Needs and Wants

Submitted by harata on Fri, 2023-10-20 08:25

Photograph of a final Needs, Give, Wants project

In this financial literacy program, kids learn the difference between needs and wants. Using tag boards, magazines and calculators, participants created visual displays of items they would like to have and items they require for daily living, while saving money within their budgets to donate things to others.

Fiscally Fit Bootcamp

Submitted by harata on Fri, 2021-10-01 09:53

Illustration of piggy bank running on a treadmill with coins coming out of its back.

In partnership with the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central Oklahoma (CCCS), Pioneer Library System (PLS) staff presented numerous six-week Fiscally Fit Bootcamps to library staff and vital community partners such as municipal employees, tribal groups, local utility workers and technology centers in all 12 library communities.

Be a Master Money Builder!

Submitted by harata on Wed, 2021-08-25 10:15

Photograph of child putting coins into three jars. Jars are labeled: Savings, Toys, Education

Money Builders is a one-day camp with a Lego theme. At our library, this program was created for the children of refugees, although it could be a great program for any child.

Through games and discussion, children learn about needs versus wants, the importance of saving, why using banks is important, and what things cost. Participants were given Money Builders t-shirts, a Lego key chain, a savings jar, and lunch. At the conclusion of the camp, they watched The Lego Movie.

Money Madness Teen Lock-in

Submitted by harata on Tue, 2021-08-24 09:34

Image of yellow lock with black money symbol. Text reads: "Money Madness Teen Lock-in"

"Money Madness Teen Lock-in" took place at The Florence County Library System in 2012 and remains the largest number of teens ever recorded for an event at the library.

A teen lock-in gets its name from the fact that it takes place after hours when the library is closed (locked) to the public. Food, games, and prizes were used to entertain and educate 189 teens in financial literacy. 

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