Sun City Library is Hosting FINRA Investor Education Programs

The Sun City Library will begin a series of financial programs entitled "Money Cent$", starting January 10th 2011. The program is...

The Sun City Library will begin a series of financial programs entitled "Money Cent$", starting January 10th 2011.

The program is made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart Investing @ Your Library, a partnership with the American Library Association. During the weeks of January 10 through February 5th guests can play online investment games, listen to a professional investor, participate in a competition, and children can even earn book bucks to win prizes. The following are the list of programs for children’s, teens, and adults:

Barter Fest: Learn how to barter with the best! Bring 2 items (books, toys, dvds, collectibles) you no longer want and swap them with other kids for something new. All items must be clean and in good condition. Wednesday, January 19th at 4:00 pm Kindergarten to 5th grade.

Paint Your Own Piggy Bank: Be creative while keeping your money safe. Paint your very own ceramic piggy bank that you can take home and enjoy. Space is limited so please arrive early. Friday, February 4th at 4:00 pm Kindergarten to 5th grade.

Money Cent$ Reading Program: Children up to the age of 12 may participate in a Money Cents program by picking up an Activity Sheet at the Money Table in the lobby. Once you complete the activities listed go to the Information Desk to receive your Book Buck. During the week of January 30th you can redeem your Book Bucks for prizes during certain the Sun City General Store's operating Hours. Monday, January 10th and until February 5th Ages 5 years to 5th grade

Monopoly Competition: Do not pass Go, do not collect $200...but feel free to come join us for drinks, snacks, a fun game of Monopoly and a chance to win one of five popular hardcover books! Thursday, January 27th at 4:30 pm for teens ages 13 to 18.

Teen Investment Game: Ever wanted to learn how stock markets work? This is your chance! Join an online simulation trading game where you build and manage your own portfolios and compete in our game where the one with the largest portfolio at the end of the game will win a laptop! For more information or to sign up please see the Information Desk. January 9th thru February 5th for teens ages 13 to 18.

Investment 101: Join an evening with Jo Peters, a professional investor and economics teacher who will show you the “apples and oranges” of investing, and the right way to start investing. She will also be there on hand to answer any of your questions so you can start investing from home. Friday, January 14th at 5:00 pm for adults

Investment Game: Ever wanted to learn how stock markets work? This is your chance! Join an online simulation trading game where you build and manage your own portfolios and compete in our game where the one with the largest portfolio at the end of the game will win a laptop! For more information or to sign up please see the Information Desk. January 9th thru February 5th for ages 19+

FINRA Investor Education Foundation
Events are open to the public and prizes are until supplies lasts. The Sun City Library is located at 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. (cross street is Bradley). For more information, call 951-679-3534 or visit online at www.rivlib.net

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