Saratoga County Bike to Work Day – May 16

Calling all Saratoga County commuters. Friday May 16 is Bike to Work Day. See how many co-workers you can rally to bike to work. Not only is biking good for your health, but it helps save gas.  How many Saratoga County libraries can we get to register?

2014 Bike to Work Day

Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day

Today is the seventh annual National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). This is a national day set aside to encourage everyone age 18 and older to have family discussions about personal values and beliefs, to choose a spokesperson, and to complete a health care proxy. NHDD exists to inspire, educate & empower the public & providers about the importance of advance care planning. Continue reading

Community Education Project Launched by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in coordination with its national and local partners, is developing a strategy to help public libraries become the go-to source for unbiased financial education and resources in their communities.  Why libraries?  Consumers may not know where to turn for unbiased help when facing a financial decision or problem and the public library is an important and trusted resource in the community.

Through the project, CFPB will:

  • Provide libraries with a collection of financial education programs, resources and tools
  • Help libraries identify and connect with local partners in their communities
  • Build an online community for local financial education librarians
  • Provide marketing support for financial education in libraries
  • Provide training for library staff and managers

To get involved, contact Senior Content Specialist Dan Rutherford or Strategic Partnerships and Outreach Coodinator Dubis Correal at financialeducation@cfpb.gov.  Please include Community Education Project in the subject line, and provide your name, library, and daytime contact information.