Families Understanding Numbers @ CCPL

About the Program

Category: Libraries (Best in Category)

Year: 2013

In the current economic climate, money management is a survival skill – and it’s one that many Americans lack. “Financial Literacy” refers to the ability to understand money and investment issues – a fluency which, like computer literacy, is drawing increased attention as an important life skill. Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) created an intensive program designed to address financial literacy in our community. The program was titled “Families Understanding Numbers,” or “F.U.N@CCPL.” Library staff members were trained in providing reference service for financial questions. New materials were ordered for the library collection. Forty-one people completed an 18-month course for parents and families, designed to teach money management and investment skills. Eight “Mini-workshops” provided financial literacy information in a shorter format.