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Money Smart for Life

Money Smart for Life a NJ State Library (NJSL) initiative to educate communities on the skills they need for financial wellbeing through libraries.

Coming in April 2026!

Financial Literacy is essential for individuals of every age, background, and socioeconomic group to maintain their current day-to-day finances, prepare for emergencies, and ensure future financial security.


Financial Literacy Month

During Financial Literacy Month in April, New Jersey libraries will highlight the financial education they already provide through their programs and collections.


Money Smart for Life logo of a Lightbulb with a dollar sign as the filament.

Upcoming Resources

  • Money Smart for Life Toolkit
    • Promising practices for financial education
    • Marketing and outreach materials
  • Events Calendar
  • Professional development for library staff members
  • Money Smart for Life Award for libraries

Your Toolkit


Do You Still Have Questions?

Have a question? Please e-mail:

Headshot of Andrea Levandowski, Adult Services Specialist, Library Development Bureau, NJ State Library

Andrea Levandowski

Adult Services Specialist
NJ State Library
adultservices@njstatelib.org

Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Specialist, Library Development Bureau, NJ State Library

Sharon Rawlins

Youth Services Specialist
NJ State Library
youthservices@njstatelib.org

The NJ State Library and Talking Book and Braille Center will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026 for New Year's Day.
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