Memphis Public Libraries has been selected as one of fifty public libraries to host the traveling exhibit Thinking Money: A Financial Expedition. “Through an adventure-themed storyline, interactive iPad content and other fun activities, the exhibition explores themes like wants vs. needs, preparing for a rainy/sunny day and imagining your future self.” The exhibit will be on display at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library on the Third Floor. Thinking Money was developed by the American Library Association Public Programs Office in collaboration with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, whose support made this exhibition possible.
Exhibit Dates: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2017
The exhibit and all events will be held at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. We’ve compiled a sample reading list for all ages.
Thinking Money Programs:
Event Name |
Date/Time |
Location |
| Kickoff Reception—Is That Price Right? This is a family event with audience participation and prizes. |
Saturday, October 21st 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
First Floor Goodwyn Gallery |
| Take Back Your Life! Credit & Money Management Workshop Presented by Tracy Harmon of Operation Hope |
Tuesday, October 24th 5:30 – 7:00 PM |
First Floor Training Room L-56 |
| A to Z of Used Car Buying Presented by Matthew Jones of Memphis Area Legal Services |
Saturday, October 28th 1:00 – 2:30 PM |
Third Floor North Reading Area |
| Disaster Preparedness: Safeguarding Your Valuables Presented by City of Memphis Office of Emergency Management |
Tuesday, October 31st 6:30 – 7:30 PM |
First Floor Training Room L-56 |
| This program has been canceled. | ||
| A to Z of Used Car Buying Presented by Matthew Jones of Memphis Area Legal Services |
Saturday, November 4th 1:00 – 2:30 PM |
Third Floor North Reading Area |
| Money Bingo For ages 6 – 12 Bingo with a money theme |
Monday, November 6th 4:00 – 5:00 PM |
First Floor Children’s Program Area |
| Outsmarting Financial Fraud | Tuesday, November 14th 6:00 – 8:00 PM |
Third Floor North Reading Area |
| Introduction to Couponing Presented by Nicole Clark |
Saturday November 18th 1:00 – 3:00 PM |
Third Floor North Reading Area (Space is limited, call (901) 415-2732 to register) |
| I Read That Movie at the Library! A Page-To-Screen Book Club “The Pursuit of Happyness” |
Saturday, November 18th 2:00 – 5:00 PM |
First Floor Meeting Room A |
| Children’s Story Time For Ages 3 – 5 |
Monday, November 20th 10:15 AM |
First Floor Children’s Program Area |
| Closing Ceremony | Tuesday, November 28th 6:00 – 8:00 PM |
First Floor Meeting Room A |
Also be sure to visit our online exhibit, A Financial Expedition through Memphis, which uses archival material to explore financial themes and highlight local history and data.