Fall Event Schedule Announced

Show Your Library Card and Save!

Our September promotion and other Fall events

September is National Library Sign-Up month and this year we have partnered with local businesses to offer our card holders a chance to save money by simply showing your GDL library card. That's right, show you card and save money at local businesses such as Great Harvest Bread Company, The Laundry in Fenton, plus the Flint Institute of Arts and many more!  

You can't beat saving 10% when dining out!  

Look for information at GDL branches and our homepage coming soon!

In addition to this exciting promotion, we have been working on our Fall program schedule and below are is list of programs at the Grand Blanc branch scheduled through the Business Center. As always, check our event calendar for the complete list. 

All events below are held in the McFarlen Library Community Room

515 Perry Road, Grand Blanc 

Genesee County Bar Association, Attorney Alex Nasser

Wills / Trusts / Estate Planning Seminar, Wednesday, September 10
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Morningstar Investment Research Center (both events at 6:00 PM)

Financing a College Education Seminar, Thursday, September 25

End-of-Year Portfolio Check-Up, Thursday, December 11

FranNet, Franchise Information, co-sponsored with Vet Biz Central

Franchise Informational Seminar, no obligation

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, hosted by Linda Belford

Greenpath Debt Solutions 

 (all events at 6:00 PM)

Be Credit Wise, Wednesday September 24

What is credit, how does it work? Plus establishing and re-establishing good credit. 

Understanding Your Credit Report, Wednesday, October 1 

What does my credit report mean, how do I access it for free? Plus, how to understand your credit score and its impact on your financial health. 

Money Management Through a Job Transition, Wednesday, October 8

Take control of your finances during a career change, layoff, or period of reduced income. 

SCORE Business Counseling returns to the Business Center this fall starting on Tuesday, September 9th, and the second tuesday of each month following. To secure an appointment with our business mentor, please contact the business librarian directly at 810-694-5310. You must have an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.

Upcoming April Events!

April is a busy month filled with activities here in Grand Blanc. Not only is Money Smart Week April 21-27, but the library is welcoming both Genesee/Shiawassee Michigan Works! and GreenPath Debt Solutions. The details for each event are below.

Set of 3 FREE Seminars

Monday, April 15, 22, and 29th

10:00 AM - Noon

Grand Blanc - McFarlen Library

 April 15: Forces Impacting Your Job Search

April 22: Resumes' that Work

April 29: Breaking the Hidden Job Market

Please pass this information along to anyone who is struggling to find work, and wants more information on the current status of the job market. These are local hiring experts who know this area well. 

After being cancelled back in March due to weather conditions, the debt professionals from the Flint office of GreenPath Debt Solutions will return to present "How to Understand Your Credit Report." This is another FREE event. Please register online by clicking HERE. 

Date: Thursday, April 18th

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Grand Blanc - McFarlen Library

Bring your questions for a post seminar Q & A session!

Money Smart Week is fast approaching and I hope the previous posts regarding some of the free resources available have been helpful. Keep checking back for posts, there is so much more to share! The highlight of Money Smart Week will be Tuesday, April 23 at 6:45 PM here at the Grand Blanc branch, as we will join a live webcast which includes more tips and information from finance experts from across the country. The library has also received a great deal of excellent resources from FINRA that will be available at this time.

Please register for this event through the GDL's event calendar, available on our website, thegdl.org, very soon.

GreenPath Event Rescheduled

Our seminar with the Flint office of GreenPath Debt Solutions has been rescheduled!

Date: Thursday, April 18

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Location: Grand Blanc - McFarlen Branch

515 Perry Road

 

These debt experts will be discussing why your credit score is important to watch, and how to interpret your score when you request a copy. Please bring your questions, there will be time for a Q & A session at the end of the presentation. Click HERE to make a reservation. 

Upcoming Event!

GDL welcomes GreenPath Debt Solutions to Grand Blanc!

On Tuesday, February 26th, Greenpath Debt Solutions will lead a free seminar here at the library to discuss credit reports, how to interpret them, and the ramifications of your score in your life. Please take advantage of this opportunity to speak with these debt experts.

Bring Your Questions!

A brief Q & A session will follow. Seminar begins at 6:00 PM and will last about 1 hour.

Click HERE to register for this event!  

Event Announcement

Greenpath Debt Solutions (of Flint) will be speaking at the Grand Blanc branch on Tuesday, February 26th at 6:00 PM. Please join us for this free event, and bring your questions. After a discussion of Credit Reports and how to understand them, there will be a time for Q & A with these experts.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, visit GDL's homepage to register through our calendar of events or call 810-694-5310. Program will last 1 hour.

Date: Tuesday, February 26th

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Location: McFarlen Library 515 Perry Rd., Grand Blanc