November is Financial Literacy Month, and London Public Library is offering free programs to help Londoners feel more prepared for some of life’s big financial decisions.
This year’s programs cover topics including wills, retirement, estate planning, future healthcare decisions and insurance. Whether you’re starting to think ahead or already have questions you’d like answered, these sessions offer a chance to learn from professionals in a welcoming Library setting.
Make a Will with the Ontario Bar Association
This year, we’re partnering with the Ontario Bar Association to offer six Make a Will sessions at Library locations across the city. These registered programs cover the basics of will planning and protecting your loved ones.
Make a Will
November 5, 6pm, Bostwick Branch
November 10, 6pm, Masonville Branch
November 12, 10am, Cherryhill Branch
November 18, 2:30pm, Jalna Branch
November 20, 2:30pm, Sherwood Branch
November 24, 2:30pm, Central Library
Plan Ahead with CPA Canada
We’re also continuing our partnership with CPA Canada to offer two drop-in programs focused on retirement and estate planning.
Planning for Retirement
A CPA will discuss retirement income, pensions, investments and savings strategies to help you plan for retirement.
Drop in, no registration required.
November 9, 1pm, Central Library
Estate Planning
Explore the basics of estate planning, including wills, powers of attorney, trusts and life insurance, with a Chartered Professional Accountant. Drop in, no registration required.
November 23, 1pm, Central Library
Planning for Future Care
Two additional programs this month focus on future healthcare planning. Who Will Speak for You? Planning for Future Care introduces Substitute Decision Makers and can help you start conversations with the people who matter to you.
Who Will Speak for You? Planning for Future Care
November 19, 2pm, Cherryhill Branch
November 25, 1pm, Byron Branch
Understanding Insurance with RBC
Royal Bank of Canada will also present a registered session on life insurance and income protection, with information about how these tools can help safeguard your financial future.
Let’s Talk Insurance: Understanding Life Insurance and Income Protection
November 26, 12pm, Cherryhill Branch
Financial literacy is an important life skill, and planning ahead can help make big financial decisions feel more manageable. These free Library programs are a welcoming place to learn, ask questions and build your knowledge.
Registration is available online, in person at any London Public Library location or by calling 519-661-4600. Drop-ins are welcome for programs marked as drop-in.
Bring your questions and join us at the Library this November to learn more about your financial future.