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April 08, 2024 - Wilkes-Barre, PA

Auditor General DeFoor Promotes Financial Literacy Resources at Osterhout Free Library, Launches First 'Money $mart Monday'

Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor visited the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to as part of his Financial Literacy Month tour to promote the library's role in educating the community about financial literacy and basic life skills.

"Pennsylvania libraries offer more than just books-they are a central knowledge hub where you can access a multitude of resources for free," Auditor General DeFoor said. "One of the biggest benefits to having a library card is that it gives you access to information about money and will help you on your road to becoming financially literate."

The Osterhout Free Library provides materials and services to all residents of Luzerne County, enabling them to obtain information, free of charge, for their personal, educational, recreational and professional needs. The mission of the library is to continue to broaden these services and to stimulate their use.

Speakers Include:
Rick Miller, Executive Director, Osterhout Free Library
Timothy L. DeFoor, Pennsylvania Auditor General
Larry Newman, Executive Director, Diamond City Partnership
Lindsay Griffin-Boylan, President & CEO, Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce & Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry
Mayor George Brown, Mayor, Wilkes-Barre



Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. 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Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is Rick Miller, Executive Director, Osterhout Free Library, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is Rick Miller, Executive Director, Osterhout Free Library, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is Timothy L. DeFoor, Pennsylvania Auditor General, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is Timothy L. DeFoor, Pennsylvania Auditor General, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is Timothy L. DeFoor, Pennsylvania Auditor General, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is Timothy L. DeFoor, Pennsylvania Auditor General, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is Larry Newman, Executive Director, Diamond City Partnership, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is Larry Newman, Executive Director, Diamond City Partnership, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is Lindsay Griffin-Boylan, President & CEO, Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce & Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is Lindsay Griffin-Boylan, President & CEO, Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce & Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is George Brown, Mayor of Wilkes-Barre, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is George Brown, Mayor of Wilkes-Barre, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. 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Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25708_audGen_financialLiteracy_JP_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor joined local elected officials and leaders at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to highlight free resources the library provides to help the community be financially literate. 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