The Osceola Library System has some amazing news! The Library has been selected to receive a Thinking Money for Kids Program Kit from the American Library Association (ALA) and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. The Program Kit is a collection of expertly vetted resources to help libraries teach financial education concepts for children ages 3 to 12, both in the library and in children’s homes.
Selected through a national application process, the Osceola Library System is one of 300 libraries to receive this unique offering!
Library Programs
Starting January 2025, visit the Buenaventura Lakes Library and Veterans Memorial Library – St. Cloud Branch for in-person kids’ programs.
The following date and times for the in-person programs are as follows:
Thinking Money for Kids: Piggy Bank Theater
- Veterans Memorial Library – St. Cloud Branch – 4:30pm, Wednesday, January 8
- Embark on an exciting journey with Kenji, Grace, and Emma as they follow their passions! Be part of the story by adding coins to the piggy bank when they earn, spend, or save money.
Thinking Money for Kids: Making Mooo-lah
- Buenaventura Lakes Library – 4:30pm, Wednesday, January 22
- Veterans Memorial Library – St. Cloud Branch – 4:30pm, Wednesday, March 5
- Step onto the epic life-size farm board! Roll the dice, make big purchases, sell crops, and tackle wild surprises. Can your crew turn $200 into a thriving farm in just 12 months?
Thinking Money for Kids: Pet Cents
- Buenaventura Lakes Library – 2pm, Saturday, February 22
- Veterans Memorial Library – St. Cloud Branch – 4:30pm, Wednesday, May 7
- Adopt a pretend pet and receive play money to take care of it! Make smart choices and budget your money to keep your pet happy and healthy, without running out of cash! Adoption event with Osceola Animal Services in conjunction
Thinking Money for Kids: Currency Conga
- Buenaventura Lakes Library – 4pm, Saturday, March 22
- Veterans Memorial Library – St. Cloud Branch – 4:30pm, Wednesday, February 5
- It’s a money conga! Stretch, twist, and move to match the right coins and bills, all while learning to recognize different types of money! Best for ages 3-12.
Thinking Money for Kids: Penny Pinchers’ Party
- Buenaventura Lakes Library – 4:30pm, Wednesday, April 23
- Veterans Memorial Library – St. Cloud Branch – 4:30pm, Wednesday. April 2
- Get ready to plan the ultimate party! With a budget of $100 (play money), choose the coolest items from the party warehouse. Impress everyone and be crowned the Party Champion!
Playaway Launchpads
You can also take home a Playaway Launchpad tablet loaded with fun games, offered through the Thinking Money for Kids program.
The Playaway Launchpads are kid-friendly tablets designed to continue learning at home, available to check out for 14 days. Games that are pre-loaded on the Launchpads also have corresponding physical games in the library including Pet Cents, Making Mooo-lah, Currency Conga and Penny Pinchers’ Party.
The Launchpads don’t require a home internet connection and are available for checkout now! Browse our collection of Playaway Launchpads on our online catalog, place a hold, then stop by your local Library branch for pickup.
