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
Ernesto has the coins jingling in his pocket, so how will he choose to spend them?
https://infosoup.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S181C964303
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 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!