The Library will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Financial Literacy Month

April 2025

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In today’s uncertain economy, planning for your financial future is more important than ever. Join us for Financial Literacy Month, a month-long event where you can choose from a variety of programs to help you reach your goals or get back on track.

Streaming Educational Workshops

Throughout the month, there will be two streaming educational workshops presented by financial professionals on such topics as investing, financially preparing for, and recovering from a disaster.

These workshops will be live-streamed, recorded, and available on the library's Youtube channel.

In-Person Workshops

Budgeting and Planning Workshop on Saturday, April 12, 12 noon - 1 p.m. at the Fairfax Branch

Renting vs. Buying for First-Time Homebuyers on Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the Arroyo Seco Branch

LA Saves Tabling Events

April 7 - 11 also marks America Saves Week. Throughout this week, there will be a series of tabling events with financial professionals from the Los Angeles Alliance for Economic Inclusion. The tabling events will focus on encouraging people to pledge to save money and will take place at the Central Library and select branch library locations.

Financial Literacy Days

Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Central Library

Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Arroyo Seco Branch Library

Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library

Don't miss this opportunity for a free, private, in-person consultation with a Certified Financial PlannerTM on a variety of personal financial issues, including debt management, retirement planning, investment strategies, income taxes, insurance and estate planning, among many others. Learn more.

The Financial Literacy Days appointment line is open. Please call 213-228-7140 to make an appointment for these events. Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins are welcome, per financial planner availability.

Please Note: There is a limited number of appointments that can be taken for these events. A larger version of this event will also be held in October.


Upcoming Workshops

Suggested Reading


The objective of this pro bono engagement is to provide free no strings attached financial planning information and education. Any workshops and one-on-one meetings with a planner are for educational purposes only. Los Angeles Public Library does not recommend or endorse individual professionals or services.

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