Event List

Celebrate Juneteenth together with us on the lawn of the Sloan Museum. The traditional Freedom March will kick off the festivities at 11 a.m.

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.

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.

Thursday July 3: 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.

Thursday July 10: Comic Making / Stop-Motion Animation: Create your own comics, animated comics, or animate figures to tell a story.

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

Join local animal expert, Shakina Wagner and meet a turtle, snake, lizard, baby alligator and a sugar glider. Discover facts you never knew, get up close and personal, and take a picture with your favorite animal.

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.

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!

Thursday July 17: Game Night: Enjoy a night trying out our gaming laptops, video game consoles, and board games.

Taste honey and discover the joy and science of beekeeping with expert Jason Bey. Check out a live bee hive and find the queen. Try out the tools and clothing and learn what it takes to keep bees right here in Flint.

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.

Visit the GCFPL table at the Flint Pride Festival downtown at the Flat Lot and receive a free copy of Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe! This opportunity is made possible by a generous grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Flint.

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!

Thursday July 24: Painting: Join us for a night of creativity as we follow along and create our own painted masterpieces.

Celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Challenge on the library lawn with fun for everyone. Try the bounce house, inflatable basketball, face painting, and balloon art. Meet a mermaid and a princess!

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.

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!

Thursday July 31: Renaissance Faire Gone Wrong: Join us for an evening of twisted Renaissance Faire games out on the front lawn. Join an eating contest, test your aim, and prepare to get a little wacky!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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