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Backpack filled with school supplies

Back(pack) 2 School!

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2026-08-08 11:00:00 2026-08-08 11:30:00 America/Chicago Back(pack) 2 School! Created for parents and children to attend together. We're partnering with JP Morgan Chase Bank to offer a short financial literacy workshop, and the first 50 attendees will receive a backpack filled with supplies! Rooker Library -

Saturday, August 08
11:00am - 11:30am

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Created for parents and children to attend together. We're partnering with JP Morgan Chase Bank to offer a short financial literacy workshop, and the first 50 attendees will receive a backpack filled with supplies!

11:00    Welcome/Opening

11:05    Chase Money Skills Module: “Valuable Money Skills/Lessons for Families”

11:25    Backpack Distribution and Photos

11:30    Wrap-up

Questions about this program? Please contact the Oley E. Rooker Library at 501.907.5991 or email askcals@cals.org

 All abilities are welcome. To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations, call 501.918.3069 or email hzbinden@cals.org 7 business weekdays before a program.

AGE GROUP: | Families | All ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Resource |

Rooker Library
Phone: 501.907.5991
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Rooker Library

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We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Address
11 Otter Creek Court
Little Rock, AR 72210
Tel: 501.907.5991
About the branch

Oley E. Rooker Library is located in the southwestern area of Little Rock. The 13,500 square foot building provides books, audiovisual, and electronic materials for children, teens, and adults, as well as public computers, wireless access, programs for all age groups, and a meeting room.

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