Money & Sense Programs at Visalia Branch Library, April - June

Starting in April, we will be having a series of Workshops and a Book Club on, well, Money and Sense. Both the Workshops and the Book Club are, of course, free and no RSVP is necessary.

The Workshops are a basic financial literacy program developed by the University of California Co-Op and funded by a LSTA and California State Library Grant. This information would be beneficial to anyone trying to live on a budget and will help them plan for the future. The materials will also be available in Spanish.

April 9, 6:00:       Setting Goals
April 16, 6:00:     Making Choices
April 23, 6:00:     Stretch Your Dollars
April 30, 6:00:     Budgeting Basics
May 7, 6:00:        Paying Bills on Time
May 14, 6:00:     When You Can't Pay Cash
May 21, 6:00:     Saving Money on Food / Food Advertising

The Book Club meets once a month in April, May, and June.The first book looks at the working poor in the U.S. while the other two are more about personal money choices.

Patrons can go to the Reference Desk and sign out the next month’s book starting several weeks before the actual meeting. 

April 14, 6:30      Nickel & Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America
May 12, 6:30       Total Money Makeover
June 9, 6:30        The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

Any and all questions are welcome! For more information, contact the Reference Desk at 713-2703.

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Plan Shop Save Cook at the Visalia Branch Library in February and March!!

Come to the Visalia branch of the Tulare County Library in February and March for book clubs and workshops on planning, shopping, saving, and cooking.

These programs are part of the ongoing Stretching the Food Dollar project at the library.  The series of programs is supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian, in partnership with the UC Co-Op Extension.   

For more information on Plan Shop Save Cook, or other Stretching the Food Dollar presentations, call the Visalia Reference Desk at (559) 713-2703.

Learn What To Do When There's More Month Than Meals!

On January 28, the Tulare County Library will hold Cooking on the Fly, a presentation on what can be done when the pantry holds little but staples and there's no time or money to shop for food.

Canned goods, dry pasta or beans can be "spiced up" to provide a hearty and nutritious meal, and "improv cooking" can create some new and delicious dishes the whole family will enjoy.

Come to the Visalia branch of the Tulare County Library on Wednesday, January 28, at 6:30 pm for tips and tricks on how to cook with what's on hand.  Families are welcome!

This presentation is part of the ongoing Stretching the Food Dollar project at the library.  The series of programs is supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian, in partnership with the UC Co-Op Extension.   

For more information on Cooking on the Fly, or other Stretching the Food Dollar presentations, call the Visalia Reference Desk at (559) 713-2703.

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Stretching the Food Dollar: For the Holidays, December 16

Do you know someone who needs a warm coat, a holiday meal for their family, or new shoes for their children? Learn where you can go for help and where you can go to help at this special holiday edition of our Stretching the Food Dollar program on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30pm.

 

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Want to Save Money for the Holidays?

It's not too late to start attending the Tulare County Library's "Stretching the Food Dollar" programs to save extra dollars for holiday needs!  Keep on attending and saving into the new year with new programs like Budget Meal Planning and Personal Finance.

The informational series is held every other Friday from 3:00 to 5:00pm in the Visalia Branch Blue Room.  The programs being offered are:

Couponing                                        October 24 through
November 21
These workshops will cover topics such as coupon math, price matching and adhering to coupon policies.

Budget Meal Planning                            January 16 through March
13
This series will focus on how to make a food budget stretch and plan your family meals to be inexpensive, healthy and easy to prepare.

Personal Finance                                        March 27 through
May 22
These programs focus on how to manage your money a little better to make ends meet.

Can't meet on Fridays? Check out the Stretching the Food Dollar Book Club on the first Wednesday night of the month (except in April, meeting on April 8th) at 6:30 p.m. in the Blue Room of the Visalia Branch. Book selections are available for checkout at the Reference Desk. The next book club meeting is November 5th where readers will discuss The Complete Idiot's Guide to Couponing.

This project is supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. All library patrons are welcome to attend and registration is not necessary.  Add these programs to your schedule and save enough money to go out and celebrate your savings!

Stretching the Food Dollar: Couponing

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Tulare County Library Helping Visalia Residents Stretch the Food Dollar

This fall, join Tulare County Library in Stretching the Food Dollar.

The Visalia Branch is offering workshops and book clubs on subjects like couponing, meal planning on a budget, and money management starting in September.

The first workshop, on couponing, will begin Friday, September 12, at 3:00 p.m. in the Blue Room of the Visalia Branch. The series of workshops will cover topics such as coupon math, price matching and adhering to coupon policies. The book club, beginning Wednesday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m., will include how-to books on couponing for everyday needs as well as *extreme* couponing to stockpile for a rainy day.

Additional programs will focus on how to make a meager food budget stretch, how to plan your family meals to be inexpensive, healthy and easy to prepare, and how to manage your money a little better to make ends meet. The program is a result of a Library Services and Technology Act grant through the California State Library and Infopeople's Eureka Leadership program.

To sign up for the series, call Librarian Amanda Grombly at 713-2710 or email her at AGrombly@tularecountylibrary.org.  Space is limited, so please sign up as soon as possible!