Want to up your financial literacy skills and knowledge? The Library has tons of great resources, programs, and services designed to help you make informed and effective decisions across a wide range of areas. Whether you’re just starting your journey to financial freedom or well on your way, the Library has the tools you need.
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Kwanzaa Kick-Off Series – Financially Lit Lunch Hour
We’re kicking off Kwanzaa celebrations early this year by honoring the holiday’s principle of Ujamaa, or cooperative economics. The Financially Lit Lunch Hour workshop series starts at noon, Nov. 29 at Norman Mayer Library. Participants will learn all about the best practices in establishing, rebuilding, or managing credit.
Registration is recommended, but not required, and lunch will be provided to the first 20 attendees.
First created in the 1960s, Kwanzaa honors African diaspora, Blackness, community development, and familyhood. The holiday is officially celebrated from Dec. 26-Jan. 1, but its principles can be honored year-round.
In addition to Ujamaa, Kwanzaa traditions celebrate Umoja for unity, Kujichagulia for self-determination, Ujima, for collective work and responsibility, Nia for purpose, Kuumba for creativity, and Imani for faith.
While gifts are exchanged during Kwanzaa, the holiday is primarily about community, growth, and development, so educational and philanthropic events are common ways to celebrate the occasion.
The second Financially Lit Lunch Hour workshop is on December 6 at East New Orleans Regional Library and will focus on homeownership. The last –– Dec, 14 at Algiers Regional Library –– is all about business credit. All three workshops start at noon and run for one hour. Participants do not need to attend all three workshops.
TCNDC Financial Literacy Workshop: Get the Tools Necessary for Financial Fitness and Freedom
The Library teamed up with Tulane Canal Neighborhood Development Corporation (TCNDC) to present an 8-week workshop series all about the importance of saving, budgeting, credit, and financial independence. Workshops are held Saturdays from 11am-1pm in the Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center sunroom. Space is limited and registration is required.
The series started in October, but new attendees are welcome to participate in the remaining workshop sessions:
Get step-by-step home buying tips from a realtor and mortgage lender.
Learn debt management strategies, how to review credit reports for discrepancies, and ways to monitor your credit with mint.com.
Present and make a 5-year plan utilizing Canva to create a digital vision board.
New Orleans Public Library cardholders looking to up their financial literacy game can unlock access to high-quality e-Resources anywhere, anytime –– for free.
The members of the Library’s Adult Learning and Education team believe in lifelong learning, particularly financial and workforce development and digital literacy. Explore their business and entrepreneurship resources here. Or, contact the Adult Learning and Education team directly at workforce@nolalibrary.org.
In August, the New Orleans Public Library teamed up with Fish in a Tree to host a 4-part Sensory Storytime series.
The Library is celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month through Oct. 15. You can celebrate, too, with these recommendations.
The New Orleans Public Library’s Reading Buddies program pairs children and teen volunteers to inspire growth in literacy.
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Will the financial literacy course be taped so people who can’t attend be able to see them.
Hi Shannon,
The financial literacy events will not be taped. However, our financial literacy e-resources, like Digital Learn, LinkedIn Learning, and Value Line, are available anytime with your Library card.
Thanks for reaching out!