Grandparents and Grandkids: Making Cents Together

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Every year, National Grandparents Day is celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day.

This holiday is not as popularly celebrated as Mother's or Father's Days, but that gives libraries an opportunity.

More of our families might be available to attend a program honoring grandparents and other close older adults because they don't have plans of their own.

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Every year, National Grandparents Day is celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day. This holiday is not as popularly celebrated as Mother's or Father's Days, but that gives libraries an opportunity. More of our families might be available to attend a program honoring grandparents and other close older adults because they don't have plans of their own.

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On Saturday, September 12, the Brooklyn Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library held an all-day financial-themed Grandparents Festival.
Around 200 people enjoyed a variety of activities throughout the day, kicking off with a money-theme storytime courtesy of the children's librarian, which included a special appearance by Mr.
Children could press images onto a coin purse in the branch's Innovation Center.

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Monopoly (aka her 15-year-old son who volunteered his time that day). Monopoly was available for photo opportunities throughout the day. A local organization, the Holden Arboretum,...

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