Food Pantry Open

In partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, and with the support of Genisys Credit Union and The Friends of the Flint Public Library, Gloria Coles Flint Public Library now hosts a food pantry for all patrons. Freely peruse our selection of shelf-stable food i......More

In partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, and with the support of Genisys Credit Union and The Friends of the Flint Public Library, Gloria Coles Flint Public Library now hosts a food pantry for all patrons. Freely peruse our selection of shelf-stable food items and other household goods available for free in the Conroy Room. You can also visit FBEM.org to find other pantries and distributions. (Please note: hours are subject to change. Check the Events Calendar at FPL.info for up-to-date hours and days.)

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, US

Next Gen Pen: 1st Ward Project

Teens join us at a new creative writing workshop designed to empower youth by developing their critical thinking and creativity. This project provides a platform for young voices to be heard, with opportunities for their work to be published and shared with the communit......More

Teens join us at a new creative writing workshop designed to empower youth by developing their critical thinking and creativity. This project provides a platform for young voices to be heard, with opportunities for their work to be published and shared with the community.

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, US

Lunch on the Lawn

Let’s read, play, sing, talk, count and write our way through summer. Practice the parts of early literacy with us. Have lunch and make new friends with us on the beautiful library lawn. *August 12 will be bilingual Arabic/English with readers from the Arab American Her......More

Let’s read, play, sing, talk, count and write our way through summer. Practice the parts of early literacy with us. Have lunch and make new friends with us on the beautiful library lawn. *August 12 will be bilingual Arabic/English with readers from the Arab American Heritage Council*August 26 will be bilingual English/Spanish with readers from the Latinx Center

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48506, US

Jr. Master Gardener

Explore your world through gardening. Have fun learning about the environment and develop your ability to grow your own food. Ages 8-12 in coordination with Michigan State University Extension and 4H.

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, US

Rough Draft Cafe Community Writing Center

UM-Flint’s Community Writing Center, the Rough Draft Café, provides writing support services to community members. Whether you need writing tools and strategies to tune-up your resume, or just a sounding board for your next writing project, our staff are expert listener......More

UM-Flint’s Community Writing Center, the Rough Draft Café, provides writing support services to community members. Whether you need writing tools and strategies to tune-up your resume, or just a sounding board for your next writing project, our staff are expert listeners who can help you make your voice heard. We are happy to work with academic, creative, and professional writing on a first-come, first-served [email protected]https://www.umflint.edu/community/

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, US

Theatre Workshop for Kids with the Flint Community Players

Join us for an interactive drama workshop with our friends from the Flint Community Players. Kids ages 8-12 work together to build improvisational skills, storytelling abilities and use the library stage to put on fast and fun plays!

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, US

Grand Families Book Club

Join an intergenerational book club for 6-10 year olds and their grands (-mas, -pas, -aunts, -uncles). We will have dinner, dessert, and new books each meeting for you to keep. Journals and extended activities will also be provided. Register and pick up the book at the ......More

Join an intergenerational book club for 6-10 year olds and their grands (-mas, -pas, -aunts, -uncles). We will have dinner, dessert, and new books each meeting for you to keep. Journals and extended activities will also be provided. Register and pick up the book at the children’s desk.

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, US

Teen Advisory Board and Karaoke/ Open Mic Night

Thursday Aug 7: Teen Advisory Board ~ Karaoke/Open Mic Night: Join TAB to give librarians guidance about better serving teens and creating library programs, then stay and share an original piece or perform a favorite song.

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, US

Thursdays with For-Mar

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48506, US

Paint and Create with Artxtension

Adults and children join Jordan Barnett from ARTxtension, enjoy light refreshments and create a masterpiece! Bring your imagination, and we'll provide the materials. Unleash your creativity and express yourself through painting.

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, US

From the Garden with Erin

Learn about seasonal produce and how to transform it into a tasty snack.

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, US

Black Life & Literature Book Club

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:Perfect Peace by Dr. Daniel Black - A powerful story, set in mid-20th century ......More

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:Perfect Peace by Dr. Daniel Black - A powerful story, set in mid-20th century Arkansas, of a family struggling with a mother’s decision to raise her son as the daughter she never had.

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, US

Food Pantry Open

In partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, and with the support of Genisys Credit Union and The Friends of the Flint Public Library, Gloria Coles Flint Public Library now hosts a food pantry for all patrons. Freely peruse our selection of shelf-stable food i......More

In partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, and with the support of Genisys Credit Union and The Friends of the Flint Public Library, Gloria Coles Flint Public Library now hosts a food pantry for all patrons. Freely peruse our selection of shelf-stable food items and other household goods available for free in the Conroy Room. You can also visit FBEM.org to find other pantries and distributions. (Please note: hours are subject to change. Check the Events Calendar at FPL.info for up-to-date hours and days.)

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, US

Teen Movie - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG 2hr 20min) After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. Howeve......More

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG 2hr 20min) After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. However, when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders. He must soon redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, US

Book Folding Craft

Join us for a celebration of National Book Lover’s Day. Unleash your imagination and creativity as we embark on an afternoon of book folding art.

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, US

Lunch on the Lawn

Let’s read, play, sing, talk, count and write our way through summer. Practice the parts of early literacy with us. Have lunch and make new friends with us on the beautiful library lawn. *August 12 will be bilingual Arabic/English with readers from the Arab American Her......More

Let’s read, play, sing, talk, count and write our way through summer. Practice the parts of early literacy with us. Have lunch and make new friends with us on the beautiful library lawn. *August 12 will be bilingual Arabic/English with readers from the Arab American Heritage Council*August 26 will be bilingual English/Spanish with readers from the Latinx Center

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48506, US

Friends Board Meeting

1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, US