Benita VanCleave
2026 Summer Financial Literacy Series at the Salem Public Library
The Salem Public Library will conduct a four-part financial literacy series for seniors this summer. Join us for Part 1: National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) Savvy Saving Seniors Workshop on Wednesday, May 20, at 2pm.
This free educational session helps older adults build everyday money skills that support independence and peace of mind. We’ll explore practical tips for budgeting, ways to avoid common “budget busters”, and finding benefits that can stretch your income further, and more! All attendees will receive a copy of NCOA’s Savvy Saving Seniors Participant Handbook, including worksheets for tracking spending, income, and expenses, plus a Money Personality Quiz, Top 10 Things to Consider, Top Budget Busters to Avoid, and more. The workshop will be presented by library staff, Theresa Baga and David Butler , using NCOA’s Savvy Saving Seniors Toolkit.
Please note: Library staff are not financial professionals and cannot provide personalized financial, legal, or investment advice. Bonus: The first 10 attendees or couples may choose a free organizational tool, either a coupon organizer, weekly meal planner, or monthly budget planner. Register at salemva.libcal.com or call the Salem Library (540-375-3089)
May Events for Adults
Friday mornings, 10am-noon: What the Tech? Need computer, e-reader, iPad, or smartphone help? Want a quick tutorial on our new online catalog? Stop by with your device or question!
Thursday, May 7, 7pm. Virtual Speaker Event: “In Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love” with Marjan Kamali, author of the New York Times bestseller book, The Lion Women of Tehran. Register at: www.salemlibrary.info
Tuesday, May 12, 2pm. Virtual Speaker Event: Dr. Vivienne Ming: “How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book, Robot Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People. Register at: www.salemlibrary.info
Tuesday, May 12, 6:30pm. True Crime Book Club: Join in on a discussion of the book, College Girl, Missing by Shawn Cohen.
Thursday, May 14, 2pm. Afternoon Games for Adults—Quizzy Book Bingo. Combine trivia with the classic fun of bingo.
Tuesday, May 19, 2pm. Virtual Speaker Event: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal, International bestselling author, of Hooked and Indistractable. Register at: www. salemlibrary.info.
