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Investing Made Simple (Virtual)

A Financial Fitness 2023 Program

2023-10-03 19:00:00 2023-10-03 20:30:00 America/Chicago Investing Made Simple (Virtual) Are you looking for a primer on investing basics? BIG/RAILS Zoom Account -

Tuesday, October 03
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-03 19:00:00 2023-10-03 20:30:00 America/Chicago Investing Made Simple (Virtual) Are you looking for a primer on investing basics? BIG/RAILS Zoom Account -

Are you looking for a primer on investing basics?

Financial educator Karen Chan will make stocks, bonds and mutual funds crystal clear using the story of a young company called Freddie's Finest Furniture. You'll learn how to put that information into use as she explains index funds and target retirement funds, and how they can simplify your investing decisions.

Financial Fitness 2023 is a collaborative series of virtual programs presented by BIG (Business Interest Group). BIG is a group of business librarians in the Chicago suburbs. BIG meets quarterly to discuss business programs, presenters, databases, and our current challenges.

Presenting libraries include the Addison Public Library, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Aurora Public Library, Barrington Area Library, Carol Stream Public Library, Cary Area Public Library, Crystal Lake Public Library, Elmhurst Public Library, Glenview Public Library, Huntley Area Public Library, Morton Grove Public Library, Mount Prospect Public Library, Naperville Public Library, Northbrook Public Library, Palatine Library, St. Charles Public Library, Schaumburg Township District Library, Vernon Area Library, Wilmette Public Library, and Winnetka-Northfield Public Library.

Registration will open in August. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |

TAGS: | Financial Literacy | Financial Fitness | Business |

Wilmette Public Library

Phone: 847-256-5025

Hours
Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building. 

From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.

From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. 


Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.

Upcoming events

Fri, May 09, All day
Registration is now closed

Fri, May 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room

Fri, May 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Room
This event is full

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room

Mon, May 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room

Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Studio

Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Zoom Adult/Teen

Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room

Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium

Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth Program Room

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
This event is full

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Adult/Teen

Wed, May 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room

Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Thu, May 15, 9:15am - 9:35am
Youth Program Room

Thu, May 15, 9:45am - 10:05am
Youth Program Room

Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium
Registration is now closed

Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Auditorium

Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room

Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room

Fri, May 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room

Fri, May 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium

Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room

Mon, May 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room

Mon, May 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room

Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room

Tue, May 20, 9:00am - 10:30am
This event is full

Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room

Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Vestibule

Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room

Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium

Wed, May 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room

Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Wed, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium

Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Studio
This event is full

Thu, May 22, 9:15am - 9:35am
Youth Program Room

Thu, May 22, 9:45am - 10:05am
Youth Program Room

Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium
Registration is now closed

Fri, May 23, 9:30am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Fri, May 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zoom Adult/Teen

Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room