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Maurice Imhoff Author of The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment - Free Men Who Fought Slavery Book Discussion

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit, Forum / Speaker, Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: FPL
Room: C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit, Forum / Speaker, Local History / Genealogy
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Life & Literature Book Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ennis Room at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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. 

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Ennis Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
Event Details:

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

Fiction Only Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Harris Room at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A fiction-only book club celebrating diverse voices and genres. From literary to speculative, contemporary to classic, we read diverse fiction that sparks conversation, curiosity, and connection.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Harris Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
Event Details:

A fiction-only book club celebrating diverse voices and genres. From literary to speculative, contemporary to classic, we read diverse fiction that sparks conversation, curiosity, and connection.

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

Silent Book Club

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Coles Sky Salon at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a time where readers gather to enjoy a cozy atmosphere of shared silence, diving into our own books while savoring quiet camaraderie and conversation afterward.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Coles Sky Salon
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
Event Details:

Join us for a time where readers gather to enjoy a cozy atmosphere of shared silence, diving into our own books while savoring quiet camaraderie and conversation afterward.

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 "Adults" group

Community Read - Celebration

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Harris Room at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Harris Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Life & Literature Book Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ennis Room at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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's selection is: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Ennis Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
Event Details:

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's selection is: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

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

Fiction Only Book Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Harris Room at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A fiction-only book club celebrating diverse voices and genres. From literary to speculative, contemporary to classic, we read diverse fiction that sparks conversation, curiosity, and connection.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Harris Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
Event Details:

A fiction-only book club celebrating diverse voices and genres. From literary to speculative, contemporary to classic, we read diverse fiction that sparks conversation, curiosity, and connection.

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

Great Michigan Read Author Visit - Curtis Chin

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for an engaging evening with author Curtis Chin as we celebrate the 2025–2026 Great Michigan Read selection, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging evening with author Curtis Chin as we celebrate the 2025–2026 Great Michigan Read selection, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.

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

Silent Book Club

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Coles Sky Salon at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a time where readers gather to enjoy a cozy atmosphere of shared silence, diving into our own books while savoring quiet camaraderie and conversation afterward.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Coles Sky Salon
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
Event Details:

Join us for a time where readers gather to enjoy a cozy atmosphere of shared silence, diving into our own books while savoring quiet camaraderie and conversation afterward.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Local Author Book Signing: Brenda Richmond

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Harris Room at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Harris Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Kids' Favorite Book Club

Friday, April 24, 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 the book that both “enchants and captivates," Haru: Spring by Joe Latham. Stop by the children’s desk to get a free copy to add to your home bookshelf.

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 the book that both “enchants and captivates," Haru: Spring by Joe Latham. Stop by the children’s desk to get a free copy to add to your home bookshelf.

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

Black Life & Literature Book Club

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harris Room at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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. 

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Harris Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
Event Details:

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

Silent Book Club

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Coles Sky Salon at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a time where readers gather to enjoy a cozy atmosphere of shared silence, diving into our own books while savoring quiet camaraderie and conversation afterward.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Coles Sky Salon
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
Event Details:

Join us for a time where readers gather to enjoy a cozy atmosphere of shared silence, diving into our own books while savoring quiet camaraderie and conversation afterward.

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

Fiction Only Book Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Harris Room at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A fiction-only book club celebrating diverse voices and genres. From literary to speculative, contemporary to classic, we read diverse fiction that sparks conversation, curiosity, and connection.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Harris Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
Event Details:

A fiction-only book club celebrating diverse voices and genres. From literary to speculative, contemporary to classic, we read diverse fiction that sparks conversation, curiosity, and connection.

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

An Evening at the Table with Cookbook Author Abra Berens

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join celebrated cookbook author and chef Abra Berens for an evening celebrating food and community, featuring a book talk, audience Q&A, and book signing.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
Event Details:

Join celebrated cookbook author and chef Abra Berens for an evening celebrating food and community, featuring a book talk, audience Q&A, and book signing.

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

Kids' Favorite Book Club

Friday, May 29, 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 The Queen of Ocean Parkway by Sarvenaz Tash. Stop by the children’s desk to get a free copy to add to your home bookshelf.

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 The Queen of Ocean Parkway by Sarvenaz Tash. Stop by the children’s desk to get a free copy to add to your home bookshelf.

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

Artis Day - Author Darryle Buchanan

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Harris Room at FPL
Program Type:
Book Club / Author Visit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Willie E. Artis Day celebrates the life and contributions of the pioneering Flint businessman. Mr. Artis became a sought-after business asset for major corporations nationwide as well as the Clinton and Obama presidential administrations.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Harris Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
Event Details:

Willie E. Artis Day celebrates the life and contributions of the pioneering Flint businessman. Mr. Artis became a sought-after business asset for major corporations nationwide as well as the Clinton and Obama presidential administrations.