Kids May Learn About Money At Simsbury Library

SIMSBURY, CT — Town officials recently gave the go-ahead for the Simsbury Public Library and town officials to seek funding for educational materials aimed at teaching children about money.

Called "Thinking Money for Kids," the Simsbury Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Aug. 3 to authorize the library to seek funding to offer the program.

The authorization, according to Simsbury First Seletman Wendy Mackstutis, came before the special Aug. 3 selectmen meeting because there were "time-sensitive" deadlines associated with the application.

As a result of the vote, Interim Simsbury Town Manager Lee Erdmann can seek the funding for the library and, if awarded, the library will conduct the program.

The program is operated by the American Library Association and it aims to teach children aged 3-12 the importance, value and meaning of money.

It consists of museum-quality exhibit materials and educational items teaching children that important life skill.

Working with the ALA on the project is the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, which "strives to teach children and their parents, caregivers and educators about finanical topics — like saving, spending, sharing and budgeting — in a way that is both meaningful and fun."

For the minutes of the Aug. 3 Simsbury Board of Selectmen special meeting, click on this link.

For more information on the Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St., click on this link.

For more information on the ALA's 'Thinking Money for Kids' program, click on this link.

For more information on the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, click on this link.