The Jackson District Library is one of 16 libraries across the nation has been selected for a Smart Investing At Your Library grant by the American Library Association.

The grant project, titled Let’s Talk About Money, will build and expand upon financial literacy and financial information programs currently being delivered throughout the county. Jackson's grant amount is $99,187.

The library will be working with the United Way of Jackson County, Community Action Agency, Marriage Matters Jackson and Central Michigan 2-1-1 to make financial literacy resources, programs and information available to families and households in Jackson County.

Initially, the grant will target members of financially fragile households and couples with combined incomes. The project partners plan to offer classes and workshops, delivered by experts drawn from local educational institutions, at locations in Jackson County over the next 2 years.