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What is Money Smart Week @ your library? Volusia County libraries will host special financial programs in recognition of Money Smart Week, April 18 to 25. These free programs will address a variety of topics including personal budgeting & credit, couponing, saving for college, healthy eating on a budget, small business development, and more. Registration is not required; unless otherwise specified. Additionally, all Volusia County branch libraries will support Money Smart Week with varying book and media displays as well as during regularly scheduled story-times..
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Medicare Options You and a quest are invited to an educational workshop where you can get answers to your Medicare questions. Registration is required. Please call the library to register. Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 6 pm at the Edgewater Library. For more information call 386-424-2916.
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Save Money on Plants and Lawn Care Get answers to your plant, landscape or gardening questions with Master Gardener, Howard Jeffries. Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 10 - noon (Plant Clinic), 1 pm (Lawn Care Tips) at the Deltona Library. For more information call 386-789-7207, option 1 then 4.
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FAFSA eLab for the College Bound Librarian Assunta Fleming will host a computer eLab workshop where you can apply online for financial college assistance through filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Attendees should arrive with all personal information needed to complete their application, including email address, Social Security and driver’s license numbers, federal tax information, and untaxed and cash income records. Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 10 - noon at the Deltona Library. For more information call 386-789-7207, option 1 then 4.
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Financial Aid Are you college bound? Financial Aid Specialist, Lisa Severson will share knowledge and answer questions to help students learn about financing their college education. Lisa is employed by Daytona State College at the New Smyrna Beach Campus in the Financial Aid Dept. Teens, parents and college-bound adults are invited to this free hour-long presentation. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the New Smyrna Library. Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 3 pm at the New Smyrna Beach Library. For more information call 386-424-2910, option 4.
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Money Smarts Family Movie - Richie Rich Richie Rich is a young boy, rich beyond compare. But while he has every outfit, toy, & gadget that a kid could ask for, money can’t buy friends. With his butler Cadbury’s help he learns how to make friends, just in time to help him when his parents go missing. Rated PG. 95 min. Bring your own snacks. Parental supervision required. Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 2 pm at the Daytona Beach Library. For more information call 386-257-6036, option 4.
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Movie - “Million Dollar Arm” J. B. Bernstein is a once-successful sports agent who may have to close his business. To save it, he comes up with a radical idea to find the next great pitching ace. Will he find the next Million Dollar Arm? Bring your own snacks. Parental supervision is required. Rated PG, 124 minutes. Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 2 pm at the Deltona Library. For more information call 386-789-7207, option 1 then 4.
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How the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce Can Help You and Your Small Business Do you own a small business in West Volusia County? Robin French, Chamber Membership and Marketing Director, will discuss all the resources available to business owners who are members of the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce. Monday, April 20, 2015 at 10 am at the DeLand Library. For more information call 386-822-6430, option 4.
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Identity Theft What are common forms of identity theft, how can you protect yourself, if you suspect you are a victim of identity theft. Join us for this informative seminar. A knowledgeable and friendly Regions Bank associate will walk you through an easy-to-understand seminar and action-oriented handouts to get you on the road to financial success. Monday, April 20, 2015 at 2 pm at the New Smyrna Beach Library. For more information call 386-424-2910, option 4.
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Healthy Eating on a Budget Eating health doesn’t have to be expensive, join Lisa Hamilton, Registered dietician and family nutrition program agent, to discover some helpful hints and tricks to eating healthy even on a budget. Stretch you food shopping monies to get the best for your money and your health! Monday, April 20, 2015 at 11 am at the Ormond Beach Library. For more information call 386-676-4191, option 4.
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Social Security Online Services Workshop Learn from a Social Security Administration employee about the benefits of creating an online "my Social Security" account. Computer help will be provided after the presentation. Monday, April 20, 2015 at 2 pm at the DeLand Library. For more information call 386-822-6430, option 4.
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What’s Cooking at the Library? Librarians Assunta and Carole will demonstrate two “sure to please” economical side dishes that will be an excellent complement to your holiday (or any) meal! Samples will be provided at this free program. Registration is required. Please call the library to register. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Deltona Library. Monday, April 20, 2015 at 2 pm at the Deltona Library. For more information call 386-789-7207, option 1 then 4.
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Houston Gunn – Teen Entrepreneur Houston Gunn is a 17-year-old-entrepreneur, author, real estate investor and musician on a mission to inspire other young people to take steps now to build successful futures. He is the author of Schooled for Success – How I Plan to Graduate from High School a Millionaire. With entrepreneurial parents, grandparents and great-grandparents, Houston knows what he wants and has figured out how to get it. Houston Gunn is the new voice to his generation of entrepreneurs. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library. Monday, April 20, 2015 at 2 pm at the Port Orange Library. For more information call 386-322-5152, option 4.
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Scams, Shams, & Flim-Flams Daytona Beach elder law attorney Michael Pyle of Pyle & Dellinger, PL, will present a program designed to help seniors, as well as those who care for them, avoid being the next victim of a scam. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Daytona Beach Regional Library. Monday, April 20, 2015 at 3 pm at the Daytona Beach Library. For more information call 386-257-6036, option 4.
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Teens - Monopoly Tournament Teens are invited to join this library program to see if they have what it takes to defeat their friends in a game of Monopoly. For grades 6 through 12. Monday, April 20, 2015 at 3 pm at the Port Orange Library. For more information call 386-322-5152, option 4.
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Drop-in Money Smart Week Activities Kids! It’s never too early to start saving! April 18th – 25th is Money Smart Week, a time to start thinking of how to use, earn, and save money. Stop by the children’s room April 20th – 24th each afternoon for a project, activity, or craft that will help teach you and your parents how to use and save money. Interested in finding a summer job or want to know more about banking? We’ll have lots of information on how you can start! Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, 2015 from 3-5 pm at the Port Orange Library. For more information call 386-322-5152, option 4.
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How to Successfully Start a Small Business in Volusia County Van Canada, a seasoned executive from the Small Business Developmental Center, will share tips on how to start your small business. Van consistently ranks among the best SBDC consultants in assisting clients to gain access to capital. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 10 am at the DeLand Library. For more information call 386-822-6430, option 4.
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Social Security Online Services Workshop Learn how to sign up for a free my Social Security account, allowing you quick, secure access to your personal Social Security information. Be able to check your earnings and project future retirement benefits. A Social Security representative will be available to assist you. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 1 pm at the Ormond Beach Library. To register or for more information call 386-676-4191, option 4.
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Children - The wonder of Money - Full STEAM Ahead! Bring your preschooler, age 2 to 5 years old, to this hands-on event to learn more about the science and math of money. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 2 pm at the Deltona Library. For more information call 386-789-7207, option 1 then 4.
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Social Security On-Line Services Workshop You probably plan to receive Social Security benefits someday; maybe you already do. A social security representative will explain the benefits of an on-line account to track and verify earnings, estimate your future benefits or manage your current benefits. Following the program, assistance will be given (in the branch’s eLab) to those individuals wishing to establish an on-line account. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 2 pm at the Deltona Library. For more information call 386-789-7207, option 1 then 4.
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Social Security and your Retirement Plan This program revolves around social security and the key benefits of using it as part of your retirement plan. Personal banker Cody Mills will touch on important basics such as when to start taking social security and how to optimize its use when making retirement decisions. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 2 pm at the Port Orange Library. For more information call 386-322-5152, option 4.
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Teens - Coin Purse Teens are invited to practice their sewing skills and create a cute change purse to hold all the coins that collect in the bottom of their backpacks. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 3 pm at the Port Orange Library. For more information call 386-322-5152, option 4.
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Children - US MINT CRAFTS Children will have a choice of crafts from the US Mints’ website such as: Bill the Mint Buffalo, Nero the Mint Police Dog, Inspector Collector, Goldie the Mint Fish, Pinky the Mint Pig, Flip the Mint Seal or Peter the Mint Eagle. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 3:30 pm at the Pierson Library. For more information call 386-749-6930.
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Teens - Big Spender or Big Saver? Teens are invited to make a wallet to house all that cash money, either way! For grades 6 through 12. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 4 pm at the Deltona Library. For more information call 386-789-7207, option 1 then 4.
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Show me the money--for college Thinking about college? Where do you start? How do you pay for it? Florida Department of Education outreach representative Gerri McCormick will answer teen questions on how to become college bound. Registration is required. Please call the library to register. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 4 pm at the Edgewater Library. For more information call 386-424-2916.
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Couponing 101 Join Mary Edwards of Couponers United as she shares tips and tricks for saving money on everyday purchases—all by using coupons. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 5:30 pm at the Deltona Library. For more information call 386-789-7207, option 1 then 4.
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Job Search Resources—in Spanish Library Associate Lisa Doig will host this “hands-on” class for Spanish speakers, offering tips for job searches using websites and library resources and e-resources in the library computer lab. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 9:30 am at the Deltona Library. For more information call 386-789-7207, option 1 then 4.
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Create a Year-Long Herbal Garden and Swap Seeds with Other Growers Grow your own herbs, join a seed swap group, and become part of a sustainable gardening community. Daisy Raisler, Program Coordinator of Helpful Hands, will get you started with tips and a mini seed swap. Bring seeds for the swap if you have some. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 10:30 am at the DeLand Library. For more information call 386-822-6430, option 4.
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Learn How to Eat Healthy on a Limited Budget Have you run out of ways to stretch your food budget and still eat food that promotes your health? Get some new ideas from YMCA Program Coordinator, Reina Williams. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 1 pm at the DeLand Library. For more information call 386-822-6430, option 4.
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Children - READing Paws Maggie, the trained Reading Education Assistance Dog will listen to stories about counting, money and numbers. Sign-up for 15 minutes with the library’s favorite Labra-doodle. For beginning readers 5-8 years. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 2 pm at the New Smyrna Beach Library. For more information call 386-424-2910, option 4.
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Children’s program - LEGOs Kindergarteners through fifth graders are invited to play with LEGOs – to include counting and money games using certain colors of LEGOs to stand for pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, dollars, etc. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 2 pm at the Ormond Beach Library. For more information call 386-676-4191, option 4.
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Social Security Online Services WorkshopCome to this workshop to learn how to set up your personal My Social Security account. My Social Security is a free online account that allows people quick, secure access to their personal social security information. People can check their earnings and get estimates of the future retirement, disability, and survivor benefits that you and your family may receive. After the presentation, attendees will have access to computers to create their own MySocial Security account. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 2 pm at the Port Orange Library. For more information call 386-322-5152, option 4.
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Children - Lego Club Students will incorporate counting in their Lego creations during this special Money Smart program. Final creations will be displayed in the library. For grades 1-5. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 3 pm at the New Smyrna Beach Library. For more information call 386-424-2910, option 4.
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Art Aces Save your money and make a hiding place for your cash out of an old book. This free program blends Money Smart saving with re-using for a true celebration of Earth Day. For grades 1-5. All supplies provided. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 3 pm at the New Smyrna Beach Library. For more information call 386-424-2910, option 4.
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Teens - Savings Day Teens will learn about saving money and will create useful avenues for saving. Create savings jars, piggy banks, or a savings envelope book. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 3 pm at the Port Orange Library. For more information call 386-322-5152, option 4.
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Surviving Dorm Life Teens, are you getting ready to leave home for the first time? Come to the library and learn tricks to surviving dorm life. Learn what to pack and how, and decide if a meal plan is right for you! Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 4 pm at the DeLand Library. For more information call 386-822-6430, option 4.
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Teens - Show Me the Money! A Florida Department of Education representative will give tips on how to better handle your money and ways to prepare for college. Light refreshments included. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Deltona Library. For grades 6 through 12. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 4 pm at the Deltona Library. For more information call 386-789-7207, option 1 then 4.
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Get Help Filling Out Your Bright Futures or FAFSA Scholarship FormsGerri McCormick, Outreach Representative, Florida Department of Education, will assist scholarship applicants who attend this program. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 5:30 pm at the DeLand Library. For more information call 386-822-6430, option 4.
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Children & Teens - Money Smarts for Kids Financial Planner Becca Mitchell of Primerica Financial Services and Audrey Wilder will teach children, ages 8-16, how to manage their money and save for their future. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 5:30 pm at the Daytona Beach Library. For more information call 386-257-6036, option 4.
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Couponing 101 During Couponers United's coupon class you will learn how to save up to 90% each week on your grocery bill. The class will teach the basics of couponing, such as where to find coupons, how to maximize your savings by stacking coupons, our local store policies, and easy organizational tips. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 10 am at the New Smyrna Beach Library. For more information call 386-424-2910, option 4.
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Lunch and Learn Financial Foundations Join Edward Jones financial advisor Debbie McDonald for a lunch and learn Financial Foundations workshop: the basics of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Light lunch provided. Reservation is required. Call the library, by Tuesday, April 21, to register. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 11:30 am at the DeBary Library. For more information call 386-668-3835.
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Why Am I a 678?Learn About Credit, Credit Scores, and the Impact of Credit On Our Daily Lives. Do you know your credit score? How does your credit rating affect you? Omar Matos, Outreach Counselor, ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions, will enlighten you about “all things credit-related.” Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 1 pm at the DeLand Library. For more information call 386-822-6430, option 4.
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Protecting Your Identity Barbara Smith, Assistant Manager, from TD Bank in Deltona will offer strategies for residents who want to learn how to protect themselves from identity theft. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 2 pm at the Deltona Library. For more information call 386-789-7207, option 1 then 4.
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Eating Healthy on a Budget Good living does not need to be expensive. Learn how to make the most of your money, start your own garden, and eat wholesome foods that will help keep your budget and your health in order. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 2 pm at the New Smyrna Beach Library. For more information call 386-424-2910, option 4.
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Chasing Madoff Documentary A look at how one investigator spent ten years trying to expose Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme that scammed an estimated $18 billion from investors. Unrated, 91 minutes. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 2 pm at the Port Orange Library. For more information call 386-322-5152, option 4.
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Teens - Coin Rub Art Feel like a kid again and use colored pencils and crayons to create a rubbing of coins in this free teen program for grades 6 to 12. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 3 pm at the Port Orange Library. For more information call 386-322-5152, option 4.
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Children's program - Math-U - The Counting Cowboy While this program is aimed at preschool and early elementary children, all children are welcome to attend this event. Math-U will present a program full of counting, spinning rope, telling stories, singing songs, and a whole lot of laughter. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 3:30 pm at the Ormond Beach Library. For more information call 386-676-4191, option 4.
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Family Craft Night Mason jar bank crafts. All materials will be provided. Watch your money grow in these Mason jar banks that you decorate yourselves! Miss Julie will also talk about the book Do I Need it? or Do I Want it? by Jennifer Larsen. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Please call the library to register. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 5:30 pm at the Oak Hill Library. For more information call 386-345-5510.
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Children - Show Me the Money! School-age children are invited to join staff for stories, activities, games, and a craft to help you learn how to make sense of your cents! Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 6 pm at the Deltona Library. For more information call 386-789-7207, option 1 then 4.
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Medicare Made Easy Turning 65? Are you new to the area and have Medicare questions? Get your questions answered at a free Medicare education seminar at the Edgewater Public Library. Registration is required. Please call the library to register. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 6 pm at the Edgewater Library. For more information call 386-424-2916.
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Problem Gambling A to Z The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling will present Problem Gambling A to Z: Everything you need to know about problem gambling. This valuable and timely presentation will educate attendees about what problem gambling really is, highlight the warning signs of problem gambling, explore the impacts it has on individuals, families, and communities, and discuss treatment options available to those affected. Friday, April 24, 2015 at 10 am at the Port Orange Library. For more information call 386-322-5152, option 4.
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Increase Your Job Skills with ESOL Become acquainted with the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs offered by Daytona State College. Kathryn Clark, ESOL Coordinator, Daytona State College, will be the presenter for this program. Friday, April 24, 2015 at 11 am at the DeLand Library. For more information call 386-822-6430, option 4.
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Heart Healthy Eating for Life (on a Budget) Reina Williams, Healthy Living Coordinator with the Volusia/Flagler YMCA will discuss ways to eat healthy without “breaking the bank.” Light exercise will follow the program. Friday, April 24, 2015 at 2 pm at the Deltona Library. For more information call 386-789-7207, option 1 then 4
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Teens - Money Smart Gaming Staff will be breaking out the tablets and lap tops for teens to play online, educational money smart games. Friday, April 24, 2015 at 3 pm at the Port Orange Library. For more information call 386-322-5152, option 4.
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Strategies to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits Certified Financial Planner Scott Weidman, president and owner of Savannah Court Financial Advisors, will present a program designed to get both individuals and couples to think about ways of structuring their social security benefits to optimize this lifetime income. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Daytona Beach Regional Library. Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2 pm at the Daytona Beach Library. For more information call 386-257-6036, option 4.
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Couponers United Coupon Class Why spend money to learn to save money? Visit this workshop fo a free coupon class. Brought to you by a member of the Couponers United team, this fun and informative class will be sure to teach you new tricks to save money for your family. Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 11 am at the DeBary Library. For more information call 386-668-3835.
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Money Smarts Family Movie Join Warren Buffett and four youths as they teach you about saving for a rainy day and other financial tips during this movie presentation. Not Rated. 22 min. Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2 pm at the Daytona Beach Library. For more information call 386-257-6036, option 4.
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