By
Sarah Watson
Published: February 14, 2009
At a time when library usage is increasing, Campbell County libraries want you
to know that, not only do they exist, they are there to help.
A list of free upcoming programs at Campbell County libraries for job seekers
and budget crunchers:
Weathering the Financial Storm
Learn about financial tools for asset protection and investment growth while
navigating the current economic climate. The workshops are taught by Karen
Tanner and Lee Lewis, financial advisors from the Commonwealth Financial Group.
- Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. Timbrook Library, 21309 Timberlake Road, Timberlake
area – (434) 239-1190
- Tuesday, Feb 24, 6:30 p.m. Campbell County Library, 683 Village Highway,
Rustburg – (434) 332-9560
Job Readiness Workshop
This workshop will be taught in partnership with New Land Jobs. Participants
will learn to identify their skills, potential employers, create an effective
resume, learn about networking and effective job searching.
- Wednesday Feb. 25, 9 a.m. to noon, Patrick Henry Memorial Library, 204
Lynchburg Ave., Brookneal – (434) 376-3363
- Friday March 27, 9 a.m. to noon, Staunton River Memorial Library, 500
Washington St., Altavista – (434) 369-5140
- Friday April 24, 9 a.m. to noon, Timbrook Library ?
- Friday May 1, 9 a.m. to noon Campbell County Library.
Grow Your Own for Less
Campbell County library director Nan Carmack will give participants an overview
on how to grow their own produce, either indoors or out. Carmack, who has years
of gardening ex-perience, will share tips on how to use existing resources to
improve nutrition while lowering food bills.
- Staunton River: Monday, March 9, 5:30 pm
- Timbrook: Tuesday, March 17, 7 p.m.
- Patrick Henry: Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.
- Campbell County: Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 p.m.
Vacations on a Shoestring
Campbell County recreation department co-director Sherry Harding will share
ideas on how to stretch vacation money as far as possible.
- Staunton River: Monday, April 6, 5:30 pm
- Timbrook: Tuesday, April 14, 7 p.m.
- Patrick Henry, Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.
- Campbell County: Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 p.m.
Basic Budgeting for Everyone
Library deputy director Coralee Tuck will explain how to create a household
budget. While the workshop is geared for everyone, it will focus on young
families and for those who are creating a budget for the first time.
- Staunton River: Monday, May 11, 5:30 p.m.
- Patrick Henry: Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.
- Timbrook: Tuesday, May 19, 7 p.m.
- Campbell County: Tuesday, May 26, 6:30 p.m.
Dealing with Job Loss Anxiety
01/30/09 6:32 pm | reporter: Shelley Basinger
producer: Scott Wilson
Steps to Getting Another Job
12/12/08 8:01 pm | reporter: Shelley Basinger
producer: Scott Wilson
