Library to Host Mad City Money

Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with Alternatives Federal Credit Union, will host “Mad City Money,” an interactive, role-playing game for teens designed to strengthen financial literacy, Thursday, April 27 at 4:30 p.m. in the BorgWarner Community Room.

Being held in conjunction with the American Library Association’s nationally-traveling exhibit, Thinking Money, this free program offers a unique, fun-filled simulation of the financial responsibilities of adulthood. Participants will receive a mock salary, occupation and family and then visit several life stations, where they must purchase items like housing, transportation, insurance and more within their available means.

Participants who complete all stations will be entered into a gift card drawing.

“Mad City Money” is free and open to students ages 12 and up. Advance registration is required on or before April 20. To register, visit  http://www.libraryinsight.com/EventSignUp.asp?t=726919077&jx=nnv&lmx=%C7%60a%21%A2%AD.

Through an adventure-themed storyline, interactive iPad content and other fun activities, 

Thinking Money encourages viewers to explore themes like wants vs. needs, preparing for a rainy/sunny day, imagining your future self and avoiding financial fraud. It is on display in the Library’s Avenue of the Friends through April 30.

All programs being held in conjunction with Thinking Money are free and open to tweens, teens and their caregivers. For more information, contact DeMauro at rdemauro@tcpl.org or (607) 275-4557 extension 274.

Thinking Money was developed by the American Library Association Public Programs Office in collaboration with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, whose support made this exhibition possible.