Budgeting for college expenses can be tricky and stressful, and those aren’t exactly words you want attached to such an amazing adventure, right? The Library offers a wealth (pun intended) of information that may help parents and students alike as they venture into those college unknowns. This month we’ll be welcoming the My College Planning… Read More
Support for Students with Learning Differences
Studies have shown that the three percent of teens diagnosed with learning disabilities such as attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, and other learning challenges, struggle so much in high school that they give up hope of ever going to college. But there is more than hope for these students. More and more colleges and universities are… Read More
Money Smart Week: Managing Your Personal Finances
Managing your personal finances can often seem like the most daunting of tasks. Even after putting in lots of time and effort, there may still be things you don't quite understand, especially when new financial circumstances arise due to age, marital status, kids going to college, etc. Money Smart Week, created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago… Read More
Getting College Ready with the Library
I know, I know, it seems like September is way too early to be thinking about prepping for the ACT and SAT tests. And discussing college preparedness? Get out of here! In reality though, I’ve found that hosting these events early in the Fall eases both parents and Teens minds as they’re introduced to the… Read More
