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Tu Dinero, Tu Futuro

Your Money, Your Future

2025-07-30 18:00:00 2025-07-30 19:30:00 America/Chicago Tu Dinero, Tu Futuro ¿El dinero te confunde? ¿Los términos financieros suenan como otro idioma? No te preocupes, aquí lo vamos a aprender todo. Main Library - Elgin Room

Wednesday, July 30
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-30 18:00:00 2025-07-30 19:30:00 America/Chicago Tu Dinero, Tu Futuro ¿El dinero te confunde? ¿Los términos financieros suenan como otro idioma? No te preocupes, aquí lo vamos a aprender todo. Main Library - Elgin Room

Main Library

Elgin Room

¿El dinero te confunde? ¿Los términos financieros suenan como otro idioma? No te preocupes, aquí lo vamos a aprender todo.

En esta serie de cuatro sesiones, estudiantes y padres aprenderán juntos (y por separado) cómo manejar el dinero con inteligencia. Desde lo más básico hasta planear el futuro, este taller es una guía práctica para tomar el control de tu vida financiera desde joven.
La primera y última sesión es para padres y jóvenes, mientras que la segunda y tercera sesión solo es para los jóvenes.

Does money feel confusing? Do financial terms sound like another language? Don’t worry — we’ve got you.
In this four-part series, students and parents will learn together (and separately) how to manage money wisely. From the basics to long-term planning, this workshop is a practical guide to taking control of your financial life from a young age.
The first and final sessions will include parents and while Weeks 2 and 3 will follow a standard student-only format.

 

Semana 1: Introducción a las Finanzas (Con Padres)
Jueves 10 de julio de 6-7:30pm
Salón Elgin
En esta sesión inicial, estudiantes y padres se reunirán para explorar la importancia de la educación financiera. Hablaremos sobre la mentalidad frente al dinero, y los términos básicos. Los padres aprenderán cómo pueden apoyar el viaje financiero de sus hijos.
Week 1: Introduction to Financial Literacy (With Parents)
Thursday, July 10 6-7:30pm
Elgin Room
In this first session, students and parents will explore why understanding money matters. We'll cover financial mindset, essential terminology, and outline what to expect in the weeks ahead. Parents will gain insights into how they can actively support their child's growth.

Semana 2: Fundamentos de un presupuesto
Jueves 17 de julio de 6-7pm
Salón Elgin
Los estudiantes aprenderán a manejar el dinero a través de ejercicios prácticos de presupuestación utilizando herramientas simples en hojas de cálculo. Cubriremos cómo equilibrar ingresos, ahorros y gastos, y la importancia de monitorear los hábitos de consumo. Esta clase práctica introducirá herramientas que podrán usar durante toda su vida.
Week 2: Budgeting Basics Using Spreadsheets
Thursday, July 17 6-7pm
Elgin Room
Students will get hands-on with budgeting through simple spreadsheet tools. They'll learn how to balance income, savings, and expenses, and why it’s important to track spending habits. This practical session introduces tools they can use for life.

Semana 3: Explorando carreras y sus ingresos
Jueves 24 de julio de 6-7pm
Grove Room 
Exploraremos diferentes caminos profesionales, salarios promedio y la conexión entre educación, habilidades y metas financieras. Se animará a los estudiantes a soñar en grande mientras aprenden a planificar de forma realista.
Week 3: Exploring Careers and Income Potential
Thursday, July 24 6-7pm
Grove Room
We’ll dive into different career paths, average salaries, and how education and skills connect to financial goals. Students will be encouraged to dream big while learning to plan realistically.

Semana 4: Planificación financiera familiar y herramientas útiles (Con Padres)
Miércoles 30 de julio 6-7:30pm
Salón Elgin
En nuestra sesión final, las familias se reunirán nuevamente para enfocarse en la planificación financiera a largo plazo. Los temas incluirán ahorro para el futuro, seguros de vida como estrategia financiera, planes de ahorro para la universidad y soluciones para el manejo de deudas. Los estudiantes que completen el programa recibirán certificados de logro.
Week 4: Family Planning & Financial Tools (With Parents)
Wednesday, July 30 6-7:30pm
Elgin Room
Families reunite for a final session focused on long-term financial planning. Topics include saving for the future, life insurance as a strategy, college savings plans, and managing debt. Students who complete the full program will receive a certificate of achievement.



AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | En Espanol |

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Main Library

Phone: 847-742-2411

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this open-ended playtime encourages imagination and fun on our KidSpace outdoor patio. Drop in and play—weather permitting!

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: State Street Towers – main entrance – 104 S. State St. – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Welcome graphic novel fans! We'll discuss Ngozi Ukazu's book Bunt! Striking Out on Financial Aid. We'll also make art and play games outside. Grades 7-12. Registration encouraged, but not required.
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Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
This fan party's theme is so secret, we can't include it on the library calendar! Stop by Studio 270 any day after noon to get the details. P.S. We CAN tell you that there will be fun DIY crafts!
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Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden – Borsford Pl., near Channing & Division – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Buena Vista Apts. & Townhomes – Large playground in back off Amanda Cr. – Elgin 60123 - 4:00-4:45

Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection. Favor registrarse
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Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to backup, store, and share photos with family and friends using Google Photos. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Rescheduled
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
New date Tuesday, July 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.

Wed, Jul 30, 10:45am - 11:15am
South Elgin Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Make your own personalized wooden figure! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30

Wed, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00

Wed, Jul 30, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Aprende en la biblioteca. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish speakers.
This event is full

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
¿El dinero te confunde? ¿Los términos financieros suenan como otro idioma? No te preocupes, aquí lo vamos a aprender todo.

Wed, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed