Financial Workshops Offered at Libraries
Those interested in improving their financial know-how will have several opportunities to attend Financial Workshops at LARL locations this month. These programs are offered free-of-charge with no registration required.
Financial Credit Workshop
Monday, August 18 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Breckenridge Public Library
Join your library for a financial credit workshop facilitated by BMO Bank N.A. employees, including Carissa Medhaug, Bank Manager, and Bailey Meier, Retail Relationship Banker.
This financial workshop is designed to teach you about credit. Whether you are just getting started or looking to rebuild, we will discuss the essentials of what credit is and why it is important, how to build strong credit from scratch, and the different types of loans and how they work.
Budgeting Basics
Tuesday, August 19 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Ada Public Library
Join the Ada Public Library for a financial budgeting workshop featuring Barbara Kesselberg, Bank Manager & Vice President at BMO Bank N.A in Ada.
This financial workshop will cover budgeting basics, including essential tools and strategies to effectively manage your finances. Key topics include understanding income vs. expenses, setting financial goals, creating a simple budget, tracking spending and tips for saving.
Financial Confidence & Legacy Planning Workshop
Wednesday, August 20 from 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Location: Barnesville Public Library
Join us for a free and empowering community event with Similoluwa (Simi) Kasakwe-Welsch, a licensed insurance agent based out of Starbuck, MN. Simi is passionate about helping individuals and families feel more confident about their financial future.
This session will cover practical and personalized topics like:
- Budgeting for real life.
- Protecting your income.
- Legacy planning.
- Understanding life insurance basics.
Expect about an hour of engaging presentation and interactive Q&A—with an extra 30 minutes afterward for one-on-one conversations or additional questions. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to fine-tune your financial strategy, this is a safe and supportive space to learn.