Book an Expert
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
Lunch on the Lawn Storytime Adventure
Let’s read, play, sing, talk, count and write our way through summer. Practice the five parts of early literacy with us. Have learning adventures and make some new friends on the beautiful library lawn.
SPIKE Lego Robotics Week - Learn basic coding to bring your LEGO projects to life! No experience required, but registration is required. Teens 13-18
Ice Cream Social with the Genesee County Concert Band
Join us for toe-tapping, old timey band music and ice cream treats provided by the Friends of the Flint Public Library! |
Wacky Wednesday Adventures
Let's read, play, sing, talk, count, and write through summer. Join us as we have learning adventures and make new friends on the library lawn.
SPIKE Lego Robotics Week - Learn basic coding to bring your LEGO projects to life! No experience required, but registration is required. Teens 13-18
Teen Time
Trivia Night - Join us for a night of trivia with topics selected by our Teen Advisory Board.
Learn how to use Podcasting tools in our Graff Digital Studio. Once you take the class, you are welcome to reserve the studio. Registration Required. Ages 18+ |
Family Yoga
In partnership with the Crim Foundation, try something new, or continue doing something that you love! |
This is open to the public to discuss the launch of our Parks and Environment focus for the City of Flint's Comprehensive Plan. This is free and open to all interested in participating.
SPIKE Lego Robotics Week - Learn basic coding to bring your LEGO projects to life! No experience required, but registration is required. Teens 13-18
UM Flint Community Writing Center Tutors
UM-Flint’s Community Writing Center, the Rough Draft Café, provides writing support services to community members.
Play Dungeons and Dragons with other teens 13+, no experience necessary. Special thanks to the Dungeons and Dragons Club at Mott Community College for running these campaigns.