Introducing Taliah Abdullah
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Ms. Taliah Abdullah will be the next Executive Director of the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library! She will assume her responsibilities beginning July 24, 2023...
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Thank You, Donors!
On June 5, we welcomed volunteer table hosts and their guests to our annual Learn for Life fundraising breakfast...
Join us for a renaming ceremony!
We cordially invite the public to join us Saturday, June 3 for a ceremony at which we will officially change our name to the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library.
Celebrate Our One-Year Anniversary!
Our beautifully renovated Library re-opened to the public on May 19, 2022. Please join us for a one-year anniversary celebration as we mark this milestone with all of our patrons.
Executive Director Interviews
Three potential library Executive Director candidates are scheduled for public interviews with the Library Board of Trustees and the succession planning committee.
Genealogy Classes & Resources
Get a taste of the genealogy adventure at our new Civil War Ancestry class on Saturday, May 13. Genealogy is a popular hobby, and the Library’s vast collection draws researchers from all over Michigan.
Celebrate National Library Week!
Why celebrate libraries? Great question! We invite you to visit Flint Public Library and find out.
Support the Library at the Used Book Sale
Friends of the Flint Public Library are hosting their semi-annual book sale this week. (See our calendar for dates and times.) All proceeds from the sale benefit the Library’s...
Introducing Senior Yoga!
Yoga has been called one of the best forms of exercise for older adults because it is a low-impact activity that can be tailored to all fitness levels. You don’t have to be flexible (or even athletic) to enjoy the benefits of yoga!
Celebrate with Our Muslim Neighbors
Part of our role as a community hub is to help our neighbors learn about each other. Approximately 2.6% of Flint is Muslim. That’s why we’re inviting you to the Library on May 20 to learn a bit about the Muslim festival of Eid-el fitr.
Income Tax Assistance
The Library is a community hub, where many people and organizations can come to find resources and assistance. We’re pleased to host VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) on Saturdays, beginning February 11 and ending on March 25. Ple
Celebrating Black History Month
Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. Flint Public Library is pleased to offer programs that will help our...
Why Does the Library Celebrate MLK Day?
In 1985, Gloria Coles was the director of Flint Public Library. She decided to host a program to honor Dr. King at the Library because she thought his words of brotherhood, hope and peace were important to the entire community...
New On-Demand Streaming Video Service
It’s time to start thinking about that annual question, “What are we going to do over the holidays while the kids are not in school?” One great option is to watch some free, family-friendly movies through kanopy, our new on-demand video streaming service. Go to fpl.kanopy.com and log in with your Flint Public Library Card and PIN...