Upcoming Events

Discussion Session Schedule - All events 11 am - 1 pm

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

Join us for a very special storytime with Train Conductor Handsome Harry. Following the storytime we will make a special craft!

Meet Santa, tell him your wishes and get a photo with him! Enjoy cookies, cocoa and stories. This event is provided by the Region 1D Women’s Council.

Please join us in welcoming the University of Michigan-Flint Orchestra.

Thursday, December 4, 6:30 pm
Nature’s Shapes & Colors

Express your creativity and make a gift for a friend or family member. Fun for all ages.

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

Learn calm, proactive strategies for parenting — even through tough moments. Build stronger connections and confidence as you guide your child.

Enjoy books and activities that will transport you to a different time and place. Ideal for ages 7-12.

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.

Decompress after school! Join Ms. Amy from Michigan State University Extension as she leads youth in mindfulness practices that we can use in our everyday lives. 

Wild Families
Families in nature come in all shapes and sizes! Learn animals raise their young and keep their species going strong. Meet two animals that have dozens of babies!

Let's read, talk, sing, play, count and write together. Ideal for ages 0-5 years. 

Connect with other moms for fun, plus delicious food you don’t have to cook! Learn, laugh, and grow together while finding support in motherhood.

Join us for a story, craft or activity with a librarian or a special guest.

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

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.

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.

Decompress after school! Join Ms. Amy from Michigan State University Extension as she leads youth in mindfulness practices that we can use in our everyday lives.