Rockville Public Library offers FREE Financial Literacy Workshops in April
The Rockville Public Library is hosting five hour-long programs in April to mark National Financial Literacy month.
The Financial Literacy Workshop Series, organized by Adult Services and Outreach Librarian Eric McGowan, takes on a variety of topics that people may face on their journey through life. There are topics for younger people who are considering buying a home, families who have to arrange care for someone with special needs, and people considering long-term care planning.
“The Rockville Public Library is a tremendous resource and its staff is always looking for new and creative ways to serve our residents,” Mayor Dan Champagne said. “This series is a great opportunity to get some practical financial information.”
The Financial Literacy Workshop Series includes:
Financial Literacy 101: Tuesday, April 2, 6 to 7 p.m. with certified financial planners John Landry and Leo Palliardi of Jacob’s Financial Partners.
Legal and Financial Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs: Thursday, April 11, 6 to 7 p.m. with attorney Colleen Masse of Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri.
Financial Fraud BINGO: Tuesday, April 23, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. with Kathleen Titsworth of the Connecticut Department of Banking.
Home Ownership: Thursday, April 25, 6 to 7 p.m., with certified financial planners John Landry and Frank Zocco of Jacob’s Financial Partners.
Long-Term Care Planning: Tuesday, April 30, 6 to 7 p.m., with financial planners Jessica and Lou Pelletier of Pelletier Senior Planning.
“In creating this series, my goal was to cover topics that would address questions people might have as they progress through their lives,” McGowan said. “My hope is that people of all ages will find these workshops informative.”
Staff at the library is always trying to find opportunities for life-long learning, she said.
“We work every day to make the Rockville Public Library a complete community resource,” Library Director Jennifer Johnston-Marius said. “Books, technology , learning and information are just part of our mission. With this program we hope to serve several different community groups by providing information that will help them make informed decisions about their finances. We are also fortunate to have professionals willing to share their knowledge.”
Workshops are free and open to all. To register, please visit the library’s website, click on “events” and scroll the session you would like to sign up for.