Black horizon by James Grippando

Canada by Richard Ford

The teacher wars: a history of America's most embattled profession by Dana Goldstein

Elizabeth is missing by Emma Healey

Forging capitalism: rogues, swindlers, frauds and the rise of modern finance by Ian Klaus

The Federal Trade Commission (aka FTC) is the nation’s consumer protection agency. The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace. They have created PASS IT ON  an FTC website containing articles, presentations, video, and activities — with information about scams and pass on some information that could help someone you know.  Health, finances, privacy are just some of the issues they focus on.  There is a link to the FTC for individuals wanting to report a scam.

""We hold these truths to be self-evident.."  The United States as seen through the eyes of six different authors.

American fun: four centuries of joyous revolt by John Beckman

The arsenal of democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an epic quest to arm an America at war by A. J. Baime

The monster: how a gang of predatory lenders and Wall Street bankers fleeced America—and spawned a global crisis by Michael W. Hudson

The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 objects by Richard Kurin

Supreme City: how Jazz Age Manhattan gave birth to modern America by Donald L. Miller

Can your iPhone make you smarter and more productive, save you money, make your life easier and help you sleep better at night? Yes, yes, yes and yes!
On Wednesday, July 30, 6:30-8 PM, discover lesser-known features built right into your iPhone as well as several apps that can do some pretty amazing and useful things. This program is appropriate for users of the iPhone 4 or later models (running iOS 7 or 7.1) Join us for this fun and informative class and earn a Geek Out Badge!
(NOTE: Android-based phones will not be covered during the session.)

Melissa Buckles, the "Bargain Shopper Mom" from EverydaySavvy.com will share her secrets for saving money at the grocery store. Join us Tuesday May 20 at 7:00 PM and learn how to cut your monthly food bill in half.

Money Smart Week (April 5-14) is dedicated to bringing public awareness to personal finance. Do you know that we have the personal finance tool MorningStar Investment Research Center all year round for you? You can find reports and ratings on funds, stocks and more. In the Help & Education section you can learn the ins and outs of goal-based investing, strategies and solutions to help you for the long run. Be sure to include MorningStar in your long term money smart planning. CPL cardholders can access from home.

Join us on Wednesday, April 9 from 7:00-8:30 PM as we welcome Sylvan Learning Center and financial adviser, Kristina Wittner (Edward Jones Investments) for a conversation about financial and academic strategies to adopt now as you plan ahead for your child. A question and answer period will be included.

Created by the Federal Reserve in 2002, Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This year, during the first week of April, organizations across the country will be providing free programs to address financial concerns. This year we are joining forces with the Financial Planning Association of Michigan to present this great program. Local FPA member Russ Jones will cover the basics of creating and maintaining a household or personal budget, including why to create one, how to create one and, most importantly, how to stick to one. Our presenter will also addresses the issue of debt – how to manage it and ways to begin eliminating it. Join us on Tuesday, April 8 from 7:00-8:00 PM for this fabulous and informational program!

Unfortunately, this program has been canceled. Stay tuned while we reschedule with Melissa Banks!

Melissa Banks, the Blogger Bargain Shopper Mom can show you all the tricks for saving when at the grocery store and preparing your meals. Please join us on January 16 at 7:00 PM in the library Community Room for helpful hints and super savings.

Did you spend time with your elderly relatives over the holidays? Is it harder for Mom to do the stairs or the dishes or harder for Dad to hear or get in the car? Maybe it's time for a change. That can be very difficult to talk about and to actually organize. Senior Real Estate Specialist, Nancy Austin, offers advice in everything from listing the house to cleaning it out to getting settled in someplace more appropriate and safe. Be prepared for this important change in your lives by joining us on January 22 at 7:00 PM in the library Community Room.