Week Calendar

Join us for a time where readers gather to enjoy a cozy atmosphere of shared silence, diving into our own books while savoring quiet camaraderie and conversation afterward.

Find your next great read or take home a healthy pile of gently-loved books waiting for new homes. Every purchase supports GCFPL programming and initiatives.

Find your next great read or take home a healthy pile of gently-loved books waiting for new homes. Every purchase supports GCFPL programming and initiatives.

Bag Sale Day! Purchase a bag of books for $5 (bag provided)

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

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.

Join us as we explore the poem Black Dandelion by Semaj Brown, delve into its dynamic players, and let its inspiration guide you in crafting a poem of your own.

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

Learn basic skills that will help you extend the life of your favorite cloth item(s), or create something new from existing fabrics. Ideal for ages 7-12.

"Instructors as Writers" is a decade old writers' group in Flint that is engaging in Black Dandelion Literacy Week. The facilitator is Patty Duffy, educator and university professor, FIA docent.

Teen Movie – Juno (PG13 1hr 36 min) When precocious teen Juno MacGuff becomes pregnant, she chooses a failed rock star and his wife to adopt her unborn child.

Following the workshop, poets will have the chance to share their creations inspired by Black Dandelion, express their unique voices, and connect with others through the power of spoken word.

Learn to crochet a scarf with Cristen. Ideal for beginners, 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.

Friends Only Preview* If you are not yet a Friend of the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, you may join (or renew your membership) at this time and take advantage of early bird benefits.

Miss Marcia weaves yoga, movement, breath and stories. Children will build positive body awareness, mindfulness and self-regulation while enjoying wonderful stories.

Teen Advisory Board and Game Night: Join TAB to give librarians guidance about better serving teens and creating library programs, then join in the fun with our gaming consoles and laptops or a board game.

The “Black Dandelion” poem by Semaj Brown is being utilized to foster mental wellness and emotional health from Flint to Togo West Africa.

Struggling learners, neurotypical learners, and students with special needs succeed when using a curriculum that draws them in.

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

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.