MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Library is one of 50 U.S. libraries selected to present the museum-quality traveling exhibition “Thinking Money: a Financial Expedition.” Maplewood is the only New Jersey location where the 1,000-square-foot exhibit will be seen. It will be on view at the Main Library at 51 Baker St. from Dec. 17 through Jan. 21.
Through an adventure-themed storyline, interactive iPad content and other fun, hands-on activities, the exhibition explores a variety of financial themes.
“Thinking Money” is coming to Maplewood thanks to youth services librarian Irene Langlois, who previously worked in the financial services field and has a special understanding of the need for young adults to become financially literate.
“Due to societal changes, many teens have little experience managing their own finances until after college and have little understanding of wants vs. needs or planning for the future and investments,” Langlois said in a press release.
A kickoff will be held Saturday, Dec. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibit will be open for exploration, and there will be Scrooge piggy bank and Scrooge duct tape wallet crafts, in conjunction with Dickens Village. Children can make a craft for themselves or as a no-cost gift. Refreshments will be served. A host of other programs are planned.
“Thinking Money” was developed by the American Library Association Public Programs Office in collaboration with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.