Programs
Money Smart
Since 2001, the Chicago Public Library has partnered with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to present Money Smart financial literacy programs. What started as the annual Money Smart Week each spring has blossomed into educational programming throughout the year at library locations across the city.
Topics include:
- Budgeting
- Understanding credit
- Home buying
- Financial planning
- Retirement planning
- And much more
Money Smart partners include community groups, financial institutions, government departments and schools; all present educational activities to promote financial awareness.
For more information, visit the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Money Smart Week website.



