Learning lessons from financial crisis can benefit students and adults alike. Nebraska Money Smart Week aims to take those lessons and turn them into teachable moments to build a stronger financial future for Nebraskans.

Money Smart Week, sponsored by the Nebraska Financial Education Coalition, is a public awareness campaign designed to help people of all ages better understand and manage finances. The week, which runs Nov. 9-15, features more than 200 free classes and events at a variety of locations across the state.

Omaha Public Library in partnership with The Nebraska Financial Education Coalition is offering special free seminars at the following Library locations:

The Nebraska Financial Education Coalition is a group of more than 100 interested businesses, individuals, financial institutions, schools, and government and non-profit agencies who believe that basic personal financial literacy is an essential skill. The Coalition’s mission is to strive to improve the personal financial knowledge and decision-making ability of Nebraska citizens by promoting public awareness of the need for financial education, and by facilitating networking and partnerships for financial education service providers. The Coalition’s goal is for all Nebraska citizens―no matter their age, background or circumstance―to achieve long-term personal financial health.

For more information on activities during Money Smart Week, visit www.moneysmartnebraska.org

For information on other programs offered at Omaha Public Library’s 12 metro locations, visit omahapubliclibrary.org.