Money Smart week in our region and at our library!

This year, the Money Smart activity will be a special story time during our regularly scheduled story time on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 10:15 to 10:45. Our guest will be Katie Gellings from UW-Extension as she helps Elizabeth out with the story time. 

#MoneySmartWisconsin                      #MoneySmartWeek

Here are four books that Elizabeth found in Infosoup for older students. 

https://infosoup.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S181C938737 

Emergency Quarters Carlos Matias; Gracey Zhang

Ernesto has the coins jingling in his pocket, so how will he choose to spend them?

https://infosoup.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S181C964303 

One Hen and Then...The Story of a Small Loan and a Big Dream Katie Smith Milway with Mary Beth Leatherdale; ill by Tequita Andrews

This accessible story introduces young readers to the concept of microlending, global issues, basic saving and money management.

https://infosoup.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S181C779375

Ammi makes beautiful saris, but never gets to wear them. Her two little daughters decide to do something about that.

https://infosoup.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S181C296919

Tia Isa Wants A Car
Meg Medina; Claudio Munoz

Tia Isa and her niece try to save enough money to buy a car to take the whole family to the beach.

 

There are many activities happening regionally for Money Smart week/month.

Please access a flyer here that highlights all of those activities.

Final flyer 2026 for all MSW programs

In addition, our Colette created a wonderful coloring page that shows how libraries are economically helpful to all of us. 

You can run your own copy of the pdf!

Approved coloring page yes!

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