Book a 30-minute session with a Librarian or Subject Expert to assist with the basics of many technical and library issues. The session may be in person or on Zoom, depending on the library’s assessment of community health risks at the time of your appointment. Our librarians may be able to assist with topics not listed below; please contact us at askus@fpl.info to see how we can serve you!
How to Use...
- The Graff Digital Studio (podcast room) - required for room reservations
- Smart phones, tablets, e-readers, or computers
- Bluetooth devices
- Streaming music with Freegal, movies with Kanopy, or books with Libby
- Specialty resources (LinkedIn Learning, Nexis Uni, AllData, etc.)
How to Research...
- Business and marketing information
- Job listings and improving professional documents (résumés and CVs)
- Legal databases and resources
- Local history and genealogy
How to Manage...
- Passwords and login information
- Files or documents on a device (e.g., photos)
- Storage space on different platforms (personal devices, hard drives, the cloud)
- Social media accounts (personal or business)
- Personal online safety
How to Navigate...
- Our website, the internet, or email
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
- Our website, catalog, or personal library accounts
Library staff can help with brief advice on many of these topics at the information desks. If your questions are more in depth or require extended time, the staff member may suggest you sign up for Book an Expert session to get the advice you need.
How to Register
Book an Expert sessions require advance appointments. Generally, you may book once every month. Please be very specific in telling us the details of what you wish to learn so we can match you with the right person. If we do not have an expert available in your topic, we will let you know.
Submit a Book an Expert Request with this Form
Or Register by Phone
Call 810-249-2569 to tell us your training request. Staff will take your information and a scheduler will call you to discuss your need and schedule the appointment.
Upcoming Events
UM Flint Community Writing Center Tutors
UM-Flint’s Community Writing Center, the Rough Draft Café, provides writing support services to community members.
Teen Video Game Lounge
Bring a console, controller, or friend to hang out and play video games, or try out our state-of-the-art gaming laptops!
Silent Book Club
Celebrate the joy of reading silently with other book lovers.
Please find the Crim's registration here (space is limited)
Learn how to use Podcasting tools in our new Digital Studio and get podcast tips from our digital staff. You must take this class to use the Digital Studio. |
Veterans Empowerment Fair
This community event will feature vendors from local community, state, and federal agencies that will empower veterans by providing the support they deserve.
Super Saturday Movie
Join us as we watch the movie: Migration
VR for Teens
Join us at the library to be transported into immersive Virtual Reality games!
Drop by the Digital Hub to receive individualized help from our Digital Specialists. Please note that in-depth questions will be referred to Book-an-Expert services. Go to fpl.info for more information.
Join us for a Senior Yoga class in collaboration with the Crim Foundation. This beginner-level class will incorporate basic chair and standing yoga poses, stretching, and deep breathing to help you gain flexibility, strength and a sense of calm.
UM Flint Community Writing Center Tutors
UM-Flint’s Community Writing Center, the Rough Draft Café, provides writing support services to community members.