Save money and foster independence by acquiring practical skills to rely on your own capabilities, judgment, and resources. Guest instructors will visit once a month to cover a variety of topics from gardening to budgeting. Check McBride’s website for details.

01/20/2026, starting at 5:30pm: January guest instructor, Barb Kleckner, will teach you how to create a custom budget to track your income, expenses, and savings to ensure your money is being used to meet your needs and achieve your goals.

Share your skills! Do you or someone you know possess a practical skill that would be beneficial to share with the community? McBride Memorial Library is looking for Self-Sustainable Series guest instructors with skill sets ranging from foraging to essential routine vehicle maintenance. Please call 570-752-2241 to discuss this community-based learning opportunity with library staff.

]Repeats every third Tuesday of the month. Free to the public. Registration is not required.