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
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!
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.
Freedom of Information Day celebrates public access to government information and the public’s right to know. This annual event takes place on March 16, James Madison’s birthday. James Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution and was a vocal advocate for transparency in government. The Freedom of Information Act, passed on July 4, 1966, outlines the public’s right to access information.
The American Library Association celebrates Freedom of Information Day with the James Madison Award and the Eileen Cooke State & Local Madison Award, both of which recognize individuals or groups who have championed, protected, and promoted public access to government information.
Resources
- Government Resources Guide
Our Government Resources guide offers a great starting place for finding information about our local, state, and federal governments. You will find historical information; details about the federal, state, and local branches of government; voting information; and other resources. - (U.S.) History in Context
Learn about themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present. - History Collection from Gale eBooks
Search this database for books about the Freedom of Information Act and James Madison, as well as more unfamiliar events from U.S. history.