EUREKA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Eureka, Illinois)
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Virtual Money Smart Week 2022 will be held Saturday, April 9 – Saturday, April 16. This free virtual campaign aims to help people better manage their personal finances with a focus on those hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

View more details at www.moneysmartweek.org. Events are free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Questions for the panelists can be submitted during the registration process.
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Spend Smart. Eat Smart.​

Monday, April 11 | 1:00 PM

The first program will be “Spend Smart. Eat Smart.” Do you find that you are overspending on food and groceries? Or do you want to adjust your food budget to cover other necessary bills? In this session, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will:
  • Assess recommended guidelines for spending on groceries.
  • Walk through user-friendly tools to help you make informed decisions on grocery purchases.
  • Review planning ideas that can let you take charge of your food budget in a way that works best for your household.

Leave the session with access to Spend Smart. Eat Smart. resources that make it easy to eat well on a budget, courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

​This event is free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Submit your questions during the registration process.

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Credit: Build and Improve It!

Tuesday, April 12 | 1:00 PM

The next program on the agenda is “Credit: Build & Improve It!.” Is your credit keeping you from the home, car, or job of your choice? In this session, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will explain what a credit score is and how it changes as well as introduce key steps you can take to boost your credit score.

During this presentation, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will highlight tools to help you monitor and address common issues in your credit report that could be unfairly impacting your score. This session will include links to the CFPB’s free publications and resources so you understand your rights.
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This event is free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Submit your questions during the registration process.

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Buying or Refinancing a Home: Options and Tools

Wednesday, April 13 | 1:00 PM

The third program presented will be “Buying or Refinancing a Home: Options and Tools.” Are you thinking about buying a new home or refinancing a current home? Are you unsure how to find a reputable lender and low-risk loan? In this session, North West Housing Partnership will:
  • Outline the home buying (or refinancing) process, including lending considerations.
  • Explain predatory lending.
  • Cover common characteristics of housing discrimination and predatory lending.
  • Provide tips and tools to avoid predatory lenders.

Leave the session with an understanding of the steps involved in buying or refinancing a home, including what a reputable lender and credible loan should look like. Leave the session prepared to sign new home loan documents with confidence!

​This event is free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Submit your questions during the registration process.

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Social Security: Understanding Retirement, Spouse and Survivor Benefits

Thursday, April 14 | 1:00 PM

The final program of the week will be “Understanding Social Security Retirement, Spouse, and Survivor Benefits.” Social Security touches the lives of every American and is a vital part of any financial plan. Securing today and tomorrow starts with being informed.
In this session with the Social Security Administration:
  • Learn the entitlement factors for retirement, spouse, ex-spouse, and survivor benefits.
  • Gain an understanding of the options to start benefits at various ages and the effect of wages on them.
  • Expand your knowledge of Social Security’s online tools and resources at www.ssa.gov, including applying for benefits.
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To enhance your experience, have your Social Security statement with you by going to www.ssa.gov/myaccount.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Submit your questions during the registration process.
Address
202 S. Main St.
​Eureka, IL 61530
Phone
309-467-2922
Hours
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Monday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Contact Us
    • Library Board
    • Library Policies
    • Staff & Employment
    • Friends of the Library
    • Donations
    • Library Newsletter
  • At The Library
    • Program Calendar
    • Kids
    • Teens
    • Adults
    • Get a Library Card
    • Loan Periods and Fines
    • Access Your Account
    • Library of Things
  • Find Books & More
    • Search Catalog
    • Wowbrary: Latest Additions
    • Interlibrary Loans
    • Ebooks & Audiobooks
    • Online Music and Movies
    • Digital Magazines & Newspapers
    • E-Sequels
    • Staff Book Reviews
    • Pages of Eureka
  • Services
    • Outreach
    • Porch Pickup
    • Free Services
    • Copy, Print, & Fax
    • Educational Materials Request
    • Talking Books
    • Explore More Illinois
    • Online Classes
    • Niche Academy
  • Research
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Genealogy & Local History
    • Eureka Pumpkin Festival
    • City & County Resources
    • State & Federal Resources
    • Tax Form Information
    • Voter Information