Upcoming Events

Teens 13-18 can plan, write, direct, and edit short films in this hands-on filmmaking program, with the opportunity to submit to the Flint Youth Film Festival at the end! Space Limited to 20 (plan to attend all dates).

Families get cozy in your jammies, wind down with us, and we will share stories and songs before bedtime. Ideal for ages 0-7. Blankets and teddies welcome.

Combine the fun brick-building of LEGOs with the exciting world of coding. No experience necessary. The building blocks were provided by a generous donation from Friends of the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library.

UM-Flint’s Community Writing Center, the Rough Draft Café, provides writing support services to community members.

Join TAB to give librarians guidance about better serving teens and creating library programs. After TAB bring an instruments with you for a Jam Session/ Untalented Show!

Mammal Mania: What makes mammals so unique? We will explore bones, fur, and skulls to find out. Join us to see a prehistoric mammal fossil!

Let's read, talk, sing, play, count and write together. Ideal for ages 0-5 years. 

Learn basic genealogy concepts and research skills with Rozlyn Kelly of the Farmington Genealogical Society and Michigan Genealogical Council. In collaboration with Sloan Museum and the Flint Genealogical Society.

Explore and play with sensory materials, manipulatives, letters, numbers, colors, and more. Ideal for ages 1-4.

Every Saturday in March enjoy stories and activities with a different guest reader and community member.

Discover skills on finding a Patriot from the Revolutionary War in your family tree with Michael Madden, genealogist and local historian. In collaboration with Sloan Museum and the Flint Genealogical Society.

Exploring the rich tapestry of Black life and culture through literature, this book club celebrates diverse voices and narratives that resonate with the Black experience.

This month selections:

Learn more about the library’s genealogy databases with Librarian Sarah Brooks. In collaboration with Sloan Museum and the Flint Genealogical Society.

Teens 13-18 can plan, write, direct, and edit short films in this hands-on filmmaking program, with the opportunity to submit to the Flint Youth Film Festival at the end! Space Limited to 20 (plan to attend all dates).

Families get cozy in your jammies, wind down with us, and we will share stories and songs before bedtime. Ideal for ages 0-7. Blankets and teddies welcome.

Enjoy books and activities that will transport you to a different time and place. Ideal for ages 7-12.

Combine the fun brick-building of LEGOs with the exciting world of coding. No experience necessary. The building blocks were provided by a generous donation from Friends of the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library.

UM-Flint’s Community Writing Center, the Rough Draft Café, provides writing support services to community members.

Do you find certain words and how they are spelled silly or just down right stupid? Join us for a night of fun wih a Stupid Word Spelling Bee. How many do you know?

Bring whatever craft you're working on and join other crafters to work on projects, share techniques, and engage in meaningful discussions together.

Let's read, talk, sing, play, count and write together. Ideal for ages 0-5 years.