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It's Your Money Workshop Series
Sponsored by the Orange Public Library Foundation


WHEN: Tuesdays, April 8 – May 20, 2024 (no workshop on April 15)
WHERE: Orange Public Library & History Center Community Room, 407 E. Chapmen Ave., Orange, CA 92865
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
COST: FREE to all attendees; Registration is advised, space is limited


Admission is FREE — Registration is advised, space is limited
Please make your reservation
please click here to register
Workshop Dates and Content
04/08   Overview & Tax Changes
04/15   NO CLASS

04/22   Financial Planning I
04/29   Medical Care Planning
05/06   Investment World
05/13   Equity & Fixed Income Investing
05/20   Financial Planning II


Here is some of what you will learn:
  • What is the very first question you should ask your advisor?
  • ​How should you allocate your investment assets to preserve your wealth?
  • What is the difference between an annuity, variable annuity and a mutual fund, including fees, commissions and expenses?
  • What factors should you (not your insurance agent) consider with long-termcare insurance?
  • Is there a difference between an asset manager, financial planner, stockbroker, banker and insurance agent
  • What are the potential “conflict of interests” your advisors may have?
  • Workshop guidelines: Education only
  • No commercial or for profit sponsors.
  • We promise no charity will solicit a donation and no financial products will be sold.
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​For additional information contact the OPLF at 714-288-2468 or email [email protected].

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STEAM for Teens & Tweens
Grades 6-12

Sponsored by Edison International and Rotary Club of Orange
January 18 – May 17
​(3rd Saturday of the month January through May)

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Orange Public Library & History Center Community Room
​407 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866

Our FREE and exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math series just for teens and tweens, grades 6-12
​​WIN A LAPTOP!
​Receive a ticket at each workshop attended for a chance to win a laptop in May.
January 18
​Robotics and Engineering
An exciting STEAM program where students can unleash their creativity in constructing and program mBots to tackle challenges!
Presented by Clockwork Robotics FRC 4322 TEAM
click to register for robotics and engineering
February 15
The Secrets of DNA: Genetics and Gene Expression
Explore the secrets of DNA! Students will explore genetics and gene expression by extracting DNA from different fruits, before investigating how differential gene expression contributes to different characteristics and traits.
Presented by Jeremy Hsu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology, Schmid College of Science and Technology, Chapman University
click to register for The Secrets of DNA: Genetics and Gene Expression
March 15
CSI Orange: How to use DNA to Solve a Crime
Who committed the crime? Investigate how polymerase chain reaction (PCR) can be used to magnify DNA. Learn how to visualize the DNA by running a gel, and you’ll be able to determine the identity of the true suspect.
Presented by Melissa Rowland-Goldsmith, PhD, Professor of Biological Sciences and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chapman University
click to register for CSI Orange: How to use dna to solve a crime
April 19
The Art of Observation: Still Life Drawing through a STEAM Lens
In this immersive STEAM workshop, we invite participants to explore the intersection of art and science through the timeless practice of still life drawing. By combining the creative process of drawing with principles of observation, light, and perspective, this workshop provides a hands-on experience where science and art meet. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or simply curious about how we see and depict the world, this workshop is designed to engage both the logical and imaginative sides of the brain.
Mia Andrea, Previz Animator
click to register for the art of observation: still life drawing through a STEAM lens
May 3 — EXTRA Workshop
Home Chemistry Lab: A STEAM Event
Get ready to explore the chemistry of everyday household items. In this STEAM event, we will discover the fascinating chemistry of everyday items found at home. From uncovering iron in breakfast cereal to creating invisible ink with lemon juice, we’ll investigate the science that powers everyday experiences. We’ll uncover the magic of sodium polyacrylate from diapers, create fizzy reactions with Alka-Seltzer, and more. These hands-on experiments are designed to spark curiosity and connect chemistry to the world around us. 
Chapman University American Chemical Society and Jerry LaRue, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry, Program Director of Chemistry and Biochemistry
click to register for Home Chemistry Lab: A STEAM Event
May 17
Neighborhoods to Nurdles: How We are Connected to Ocean Ecosystems
Many of our friends and neighbors love beach clean ups, but did you know that climate change plays a role in how much trash you might find? In this event you will learn about how climate-accelerated weather patterns, industrial emissions and pollution, and nature-based climate solutions interact to shape beach ecosystems in our local area. 
Richelle Tanner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Environmental Science & Policy, Schmid College of Science and Technology, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Chapman University
click to register for Neighborhoods to nurdles: How we are connected to Ocean Ecosystems
Register NOW!
Register using the links above, call OPLF at 714-288-2468 or email [email protected]

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Getting Ready to Grow — Free Seeds at OPL
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Seeds are available to all interested gardeners during regular library hours. The library is simple to use; sign up for a membership, choose your seeds, take them home and plant! At the end of your growing season, if you harvest seeds, bring some back to the library to share for next year's planting season.
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The Orange Seed Lending Library has four locations — on the 2nd floor of the Orange Public Library & History Center, at the El Modena and Taft Branch Libraries, and Orange Home Grown Farmer's Market on the third Saturday of the month.
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