Does it seem that your children have no concept of money? Do they ask for things you can’t afford? No matter their age, it is never too early to begin teaching money concepts to children. Money Smarts for Kids! is a Financial Skills Education Series designed to be fun and insightful for all age groups. You’ll be amazed by your children’s response to ideas of earning, saving and spending when put into everyday terms. Don’t be surprised if your children soon ask for more chores to earn extra money!

A Kid’s Guide to Money
Saturday, February 27, 11:00a-12:00p
Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Join us for a super cool time learning about money! Each child will receive A Kid’s Guide to Money with games, worksheets and ideas created by the Learning Center of the Federal Reserve. Best suited for school age children. Registration begins February 1. Call 527-9248.

Home School Time at the Library: Smart Money
Monday, March 8, 2:00p-3:30p*
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Explore the history of money, the importance of earning and the four basic money management choices: Save, Spend, Donate and Invest. For children in grades 3 and up. Call 877-8722 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register. *Please note day/time change due to tax preparation schedule.

Science Station: Yen, Euros, Dollars
Monday, March 8, 2:00p-3:30p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

Learn about the stock market, world currency and foreign exchange. Test your money skills through Price Is Right gaming! Open to 6th-8th grade home schooled students. Registration is limited and begins February 9. Call 527-9248 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Explore Your World: Money from around the World
Tuesday, March 9, 4:00p-4:30p
Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Join us for an imaginary trip around the world as we discover global currency. We will look at real money from other countries and make piggybanks! Ages 5-11; ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver.

A Kid’s Guide to Money
Saturday, March 13, 11:00a-12:00p
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch

Join us for a super cool time learning about money! Each child will receive A Kid’s Guide to Money with games, worksheets and ideas created by the Learning Center of the Federal Reserve. Best suited for school age children. Registration begins February 12. Call 963-9031.

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About Smart investing@your library®
Smart investing@your library®, which is administered jointly by the Reference and User Services Association, a division of ALA, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation, funds library efforts to provide millions of patrons with effective, unbiased financial education resources. The Greenville County Library System is one of 13 public library recipients to be awarded funds in this second year of the educational partnership. The Smart investing@your library® Program Series: Your Recipe for Success! at the Greenville County Library System is specially prepared for women ages 18-64.