Financial Literacy Month
April 2026
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: government imposter scams and your savings. 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 11, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library
Investing Basics on Sunday, April 26, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library
LA Saves Tabling Events
April 6 - 10 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 18, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Central Library
Saturday, April 25, 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 Day appointment line will be coming in early April 2026. 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.
Learn How To Get Free Credit Reports & Credit Scores / Cómo Obtener Reportes de Crédito y Puntajes de Crédito Gratis
April 16, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Suggested Reading
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12 Ways To Retire on Less: Planning an Affordable Future
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Buy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom
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Buy What You Love Without Going Broke
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Clever Girl Finance: Ditch Debt, Save Money, and Build Real Wealth
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Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances
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Financial Adulting: Everything You Need to be a Financially Confident and Conscious Adult
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Financial First Aid: Essential Tools for Confident, Secure Money Management
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Financial Literacy for All
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Financially Lit!
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Fly!: A Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom and Building a Life You Love
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From Savvy Saver to Smart Spender: How to Pick a Tax-wise Retirement Withdrawal Strategy
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Get Good With Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole
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I Will Teach You to be Rich: No Guilt. No Excuses. No BS.
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Know Yourself, Know Your Money
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Make Money Easy: Create Financial Freedom and Live a Richer Life
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Millennial Money Makeover: Escape Debt, Save for Your Future, and Live the Rich Life Now
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Money Like You Mean It: Personal Finance Tactics for the Real World
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My Money My Way: Taking Back Control of Your Financial Life
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So, This is Why I'm Broke: Money Lessons on Financial Literacy, Passive Income, and Generational Wealth
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Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life
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The Financial Abundance Blueprint
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The Four Pillars of Investing: Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio
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The Little Book of Common Sense Investing, Updated and Revised
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The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life
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The Special Needs Planning Guide: How to Prepare for Every Stage of Your Child's Life
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The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+: Winning Strategies to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime
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We Should All be Millionaires
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You Need a Budget
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Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness
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Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence
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.