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Financial Literacy with First Commonwealth Bank

2025-01-06 17:30:00 2025-01-06 19:00:00 America/New_York Financial Literacy with First Commonwealth Bank Do you have questions about credit and protecting your money and ID? We have answers. Join us for fun & informative sessions where we will cover topics of financial wellness. Odom Boulevard Branch Library - Community Room

Monday, January 06
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-06 17:30:00 2025-01-06 19:00:00 America/New_York Financial Literacy with First Commonwealth Bank Do you have questions about credit and protecting your money and ID? We have answers. Join us for fun & informative sessions where we will cover topics of financial wellness. Odom Boulevard Branch Library - Community Room

Do you have questions about credit and protecting your money and ID? We have answers. Join us for fun & informative sessions where we will cover topics of financial wellness.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.434.8726.

Odom Boulevard Branch Library and First Commonwealth Bank will present a free three-part financial literacy series at the Library starting Monday, January 6.

Credit Report and Scores /Managing Debt

We will discuss how credit scores are calculated, what exactly is on credit reports and why it matters when it comes to improving your credit.

Different types of debt, how to manage it, and what to prioritize when money is tight.

January 6, 2025 - 5:30 pm - 7 pm

Protecting your Identity

Scammers never rest, but you can protect yourself 24/7 by staying alert and implementing common sense protections. Join us for this session, and we’ll arm you with the knowledge you need to keep your money and ID safe.

January 13, 2025 - 5:30 pm - 7 pm

Disasters-Financial Preparation

We all know disasters can occur any time. There are simple steps you can take today to make recover easier if the worst happens. 

January 21, 2025 - 5:30 pm - 7 pm

Odom Boulevard Branch Library

odom@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.434.8726
Branch manager
Theresa Boware

Hours
Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed

About the branch

Local artist Woodrow Nash created two murals for the Odom Boulevard Branch Library, celebrating the lives and ideas of African-American leaders and pioneers—Martin Luther King, Jr., Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, Sojourner Truth, Helen Arnold, Ed Davis, Shirla McClain, Martin Chapman, Horace Stewart, and Vernon Odom. Odom Boulevard Branch Library's extensive collection of African-American fiction, non-fiction, gospel music, and more also celebrates the contribution of African-American writers and artists. Additionally, the shelves of the branch contain a large collection of religious and spiritual titles, and the best of contemporary fiction and non-fiction genres.

Odom Boulevard Branch Library is a destination place for the community. Computers and computer classes, WiFi printing, scanning, copying, and faxing are services important to all, including emerging entrepreneurs and returning students. Programming affords customers of all ages an opportunity to learn through exploration in community with others. From exercise for adult wellness to crafting and hands-on exploration of NatureConnect topics and themes for all ages,  Odom Boulevard Branch Library is a one-stop spot for the educational and entertainment interests of all of its neighbors. Look for Odom staff out and about in the community—at schools, at community centers, at community organization meetings—visit us at the branch today.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Dec 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Dec 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Fri, Jan 03, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Mon, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room

Mon, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room