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Getting money smart can help you take control of your life and have confidence in the future. Money Smart Week from April 14 - 21 puts a focus on learning life skills to help you manage your personal finances. Learn how to save for your future with programs from the Library and visit other resources on this page to learn more about financial planning for yourself and your family.

Programs:

How To Prepare for Retirement When You’re in Your 20s and 30s

If you consider yourself financially illiterate, you are not alone. It does not matter if you have just started earning an income or have been earning for a long time, every day is a chance to reflect upon your spendings and improve your finances. April is Financial Literacy Month. Join us for this class with Nick Naseman and feel confident about handling your financial future.  

• Tue., April 11 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. – Rockrimmon Library
• Sat., April 29 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. – Penrose Library 

Booklists

• Business Essentials (Includes titles on Personal Finance) - Overdrive

Resources

• Personal Investments and Finance LibGuide 

Website Links

• Money Smart Week.org
  Visit the Money Smart Week page to learn about family budgeting, debt relief, employer retirement plans, and other topics in free virtual sessions.
• Want to Teach Your Kids About Money?
  It’s never too early to teach kids about money. Parents can listen to this news story or read the article from NPR that discusses how families can talk about financial literacy at home. 
• 9 Tips for Teaching Kids About Money 
  Here is some advice from Charles Schwab to help teach kids about money management.
• Schwab Moneywise hands-on activities 
  Here are some activities to do with kids to teach them about successful money habits
• Colorado Springs Money Museum
  Use your library card to check out no-cost entry passes to the Money Museum right here in Colorado Springs! Through the discovery of money, America’s largest museum dedicated to numismatics brings culture to life. The museum explores art, history, science, and much more to promote the diverse nature of money and related items. Reserve a pass today!  

The Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees voted today to name Teona Shainidze Krebs as the sole finalist for CEO and Chief Librarian of Pikes Peak Library District. The Board determined she demonstrated strong leadership over the last year as the CEO and Chief Librarian and brings years of solid industry experience to the position. The Board of Trustees will vote to appoint her as the new CEO and Chief Librarian at a special meeting on Tuesday, April 4. 

The Board welcomes feedback on the finalist, which can be sent at ppld.org/contact-board-trustees.

Anime Fan Fest 2023 will highlight programs happening at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) to celebrate the anime and manga fandom! Check out our social media for recommendations and resource highlights, or look below for more information about in-person programs at different Library locations. Scroll to the bottom of this page for some featured videos from PPLD's YouTube channel.

Origami Bookmark

All locations will have a special Anime Fan Fest Take and Make available for teens. The Take and Make is a simple Origami Bookmark. Available while supplies last.

• link to instructions PDF - T&M - origami.pdf

Anime Fan Fest Programs

Celebrate Anime Fan Fest at your local library! Activities vary by location; see links below for more information.

Light-Up Cosplay Bracelet Cuffs

• Tues., April 4 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. at Rockrimmon Library
• Wed., April 12 from 4 - 5:00 p.m. at Manitou Springs Library
• Fri., April 28 from 2 - 4:00 p.m. at Fountain Library

Manga/Comic Gift Bags and Button Making 

• Fri., April 7 from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain Library
• Sat., April 22 from 2 - 3 p.m. at Sand Creek Library

Teen Anime Club

• Mon., April 10 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Library 21c
• Thur., April 20 from 4 - 5 p.m. at Rockrimmon Library

Anime Fan Fest: Microwave Mochi

Have you ever wanted to try making mochi but been intimidated by the long process? Today, we're testing out a microwave daifuku mochi recipe from Namiko Chen's Just One Cookbook! You can find her written instructions here.

Learn To Draw Miyazaki Sidekicks

Learn to draw your favorite Miyazaki sidekicks with the help of Penrose Library's very own Young Adult Librarian, Mikaela!

Note: The characters in this lesson are all the intellectual property of Studio Ghibli.

Make Your Own Sailor Moon Tiara

Find out how to make your own budget-friendly Sailor Moon Tiara with Annie!
Note: The costume designs in this video are all intellectual property of Naoko Takeuchi.