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Basic Needs Fair

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room at FPL
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Drop by the Mott Room where community members can access vital resources such as food assistance, housing support, and healthcare information all in one place.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop by the Mott Room where community members can access vital resources such as food assistance, housing support, and healthcare information all in one place.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Flint Central AB at FPL
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

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.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Rough Draft Cafe Community Writing Center

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Kommareddi Room at FPL
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

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

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Kommareddi Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Thursdays with For-Mar

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conroy Room at FPL
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Puddles and Pools!
When the rains return, so do the frogs and salamanders! Explore the magic of puddles and vernal pools with a hands on activity, and meet one of For-Mar’s amphibians.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Puddles and Pools!
When the rains return, so do the frogs and salamanders! Explore the magic of puddles and vernal pools with a hands on activity, and meet one of For-Mar’s amphibians.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

GCFPL 175th Birthday Celebration - Mustard's Retreat

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room at FPL
Program Type:
175th Anniversary, Concert / Performance
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

To kickoff our year of celebration join us as we welcome back a fan favorite Mustard's Retreat! With a career spanning more than 30 years, Mustard’s Retreat are known throughout folk circles for their witty and thoughtful songwriting.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: 175th Anniversary, Concert / Performance
Event Details:

To kickoff our year of celebration join us as we welcome back a fan favorite Mustard's Retreat! With a career spanning more than 30 years, Mustard’s Retreat are known throughout folk circles for their witty and thoughtful songwriting.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Homeschool Group

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Conroy Room at FPL
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join other homeschoolers as we enjoy activities together. Let's play and learn with crafts, science and cooking projects. All ages are welcome, parent participation required.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Join other homeschoolers as we enjoy activities together. Let's play and learn with crafts, science and cooking projects. All ages are welcome, parent participation required.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writers Workshop

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Friends of FPL Room at FPL
Program Type:
Writers Group
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Learn about literature, writing, publishing and critiquing while sharing your work with teen peers. Facilitated by Connor Coyne, author, and director of Flint's Gothic Funk Press. New Writers ages 11 to 18 Welcome!
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Friends of FPL Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Writers Group
Event Details:
Learn about literature, writing, publishing and critiquing while sharing your work with teen peers. Facilitated by Connor Coyne, author, and director of Flint's Gothic Funk Press. New Writers ages 11 to 18 Welcome!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Flint Central AB at FPL
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

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.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Rough Draft Cafe Community Writing Center

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Kommareddi Room at FPL
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

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

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Kommareddi Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Kids' Favorite Book Club

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Conroy Room at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Let’s eat snacks and talk about Black Star by Kwame Alexander. Stop by the children’s desk to get a free copy to keep.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
Event Details:

Let’s eat snacks and talk about Black Star by Kwame Alexander. Stop by the children’s desk to get a free copy to keep.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Seed Starting with Erin

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rotary Room at FPL
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us as we start seeds for our garden and yours!

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us as we start seeds for our garden and yours!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Easy Bake Oven Competition

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Flint Central AB at FPL
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Have fun baking a cake and decorate it into a masterpiece with your partner in one hour. Teams of one adult and one child register at the children’s desk for this exciting competition. We will provide all the materials.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have fun baking a cake and decorate it into a masterpiece with your partner in one hour. Teams of one adult and one child register at the children’s desk for this exciting competition. We will provide all the materials.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Celebrate Your Muslim Neighbor

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room at FPL
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Engage your senses and learn about Muslim culture with delicious food, engaging presentations, hijab demonstrations, and traditional henna.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Engage your senses and learn about Muslim culture with delicious food, engaging presentations, hijab demonstrations, and traditional henna.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Flint Central AB at FPL
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

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.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Rough Draft Cafe Community Writing Center

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Kommareddi Room at FPL
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

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

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Kommareddi Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Meditation & Breathwork Workshop

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Harris Room at FPL
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

In partnership with Hive Holistic Center, this meditation workshop invites participants to breathe with intention and reconnect with themselves.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Harris Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

In partnership with Hive Holistic Center, this meditation workshop invites participants to breathe with intention and reconnect with themselves.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Time Travel Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conroy Room at FPL
Program Type:
Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

History doesn’t belong in the past. Bring it to the present with a little bit of time travel! Discover how to make history fun with hands-on activities, movies, music, snacks, and creativity. Ideal for ages 7-12.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games, Storytime
Event Details:

History doesn’t belong in the past. Bring it to the present with a little bit of time travel! Discover how to make history fun with hands-on activities, movies, music, snacks, and creativity. Ideal for ages 7-12.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Flint Central AB at FPL
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

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.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Rough Draft Cafe Community Writing Center

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Kommareddi Room at FPL
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

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

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Kommareddi Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Friends Only

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room at FPL
Program Type:
Friends of the Flint Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Flint Public Library
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room at FPL
Program Type:
Friends of the Flint Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Flint Public Library
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room at FPL
Program Type:
Friends of the Flint Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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)

Library Branch: FPL
Room: C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Flint Public Library
Event Details:

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)

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Next Gen Pen: 1st Ward Project

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of FPL Room at FPL
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Teens join us at a new creative writing workshop designed to empower youth by developing their critical thinking and creativity.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Friends of FPL Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Teens join us at a new creative writing workshop designed to empower youth by developing their critical thinking and creativity.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Flint Central AB at FPL
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

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.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

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.