Kids
Hello! Hello! Hello!
You’ve found the Kids' page! If you look below you’ll find links to websites that can help you learn, or if you just want to play fun games, you can find those links, too!
Learning and Fun is what we are all about. The library isn’t just a place for dusty musty fusty books (You may have heard this, or maybe you’re the one starting the rumor). We have Tablets with games on them (Launchpads), audio books that you can listen to when you don’t feel like holding a book (Playaways), and audio books to listen to while you read along (Bookpacks). Search in the search bar above to find these or come see us and ask a librarian!
Warmly,
The Flint Public Library Children’s Librarians
P.S.
We also have CDs
P.P.S
If you started the rumor that we only have fusty dusty musty books, come see us. We just wanna talk.
What’s New
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Paddleboard and Kayak Adventure for the Whole Family
Try your hand at paddle boarding or kayaking this Saturday, July 6th!
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Meet Up & Eat Up at the Library
Visit the library Tuesday-Friday between 12-3pm for free lunch for those 18 and younger!
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Urban Beekeeping with Jason Bey
What's all the buzz about bees? Find out with Flint native and beekeeper, Jason Bey!
Upcoming Events for Kids
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.
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.
Teen Time
Trivia Night - Join us for a night of trivia with topics selected by our Teen Advisory Board.
Family Yoga
In partnership with the Crim Foundation, try something new, or continue doing something that you love! |
UM Flint Community Writing Center Tutors
UM-Flint’s Community Writing Center, the Rough Draft Café, provides writing support services to community members.
Portable Pond - What lives in For-Mar ponds? We will search the water for critters with legs, gills, and tails. Will they always look like that or grow into something different? Join For-Mar educators to find out.
Would you like to bring a class or group of students to the library? Visits are arranged on a first-come, first-served basis, and are subject to staff availability. Currently, we have some Wednesdays between 11-3 available for class visits.
Class trips generally include a tour and introduction to the children's area, what you can do at the library, and time to check out books. Preschool-2nd grade visits might include a story time by request. Please email your request to Katie Badgley, kbadgley@fpl.info. Please include the name of your school/organization, the number of students, grade(s), and any other details.
(Check out requires library cards applied for and forms returned at least 2 weeks ahead - Library Card Applications.)