The public is invited to a series of free workshops at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, facilitated by Associated Bank.

A one-hour Homebuyer Workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m. Participants will learn what credit is, how to build it, and the step-by-step process of buying a home. Understanding what credit is and how to build it so that you are home-buyer ready is crucial for a transition from renting to owning. For adults.

On Thursday, June 27 at 1:00 p.m., there will be a presentation about protecting against identity theft and scams. Prevention is the first step in minimizing your risk for identity theft and falling victim to a scam. In this one-hour session, you will learn guidelines to proactively protect your identity as well as recognize common scams and fraud attempts. For adults.

For young adults ages 16-21, learn how to make a credit card help not hinder you and step into adulthood with money saving tips and tricks. In this one-hour session on Tuesday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m., you will become an expert in budgeting, paying yourself, and utilizing a credit card for good and not evil.

There is no cost or registration to attend the workshops. The library is located at 431 W. Center St. in Whitewater. Contact Sarah French with questions at sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-568-2782. Visit the library’s website at whitewaterlibrary.org for a full listing of upcoming library events.