

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Author Reading: The College Octopus
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Brian Eldridge II, founder of Courier College Prep and author of The College Octopus: Savvy Savings Strategies for New (and Not So New) Parents, for a relaxed and practical conversation about planning for college in a world that keeps changing.

From smart savings strategies to the growing role of AI and shifting trends in higher education, this discussion will explore what families should really be preparing for today.

Whether college feels light-years away or right around the corner, this event is designed for parents at every stage. Questions and conversation are welcome.

Free and open to the public. No registration required.

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org
 within 7 days of the program.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/buffalo/author-reading-the-college-octopus/200029712920454
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029712920454?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=buffalo-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Buffalo
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 160 Delaware Rd, Kenmore, NY, United States, New York 14217
- **lat**: 42.96666
- **long**: -78.86855
- **full address**: 160 Delaware Rd, Kenmore, NY, United States, New York 14217, 160 Delaware Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217-2446, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenmore Branch (https://allevents.in/org/town-of-tonawanda-public-library-kenmore-branch/12660010)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 160 Delaware Rd, Kenmore, NY, United States, New York 14217, 160 Delaware Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217-2446, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenmore Branch
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Author Reading: The College Octopus ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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