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Fiction Only Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Book Club / Author Visit
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Club

4:30pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
STEAM
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

2:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 "Teens" group

Teen Lounge - Game Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Other
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Enjoy a night trying out our gaming laptops, video game consoles, and board games.

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

Thursdays with For-Mar

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens
STEAM
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Dig In!
Grab your tools and dig into the world of paleontology! Search for “fossils” in sensory bins, learn how scientists uncover ancient clues, and meet an animal whose ancient cousins once roamed the Earth.

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

Silent Book Club

10:00am–11:30am
Teens, Adults
Book Club / Author Visit
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

Teen Movie - Fantastic Four: First Steps

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Movie
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

(PG-13 1hr 54min) Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic herald, the Silver Surfer.

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

Homeschool Group

12:30pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM, Storytime
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

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Writers Group
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

4:30pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
STEAM
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

2:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Slide Show Night Live

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Technology, Other
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Friends of FPL Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology, Other
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Lounge - Painting

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Other
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Join us for a night of creativity as we follow along and create our own painted masterpieces.

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

Sensory Storytime

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Storytime
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with special guests from the Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services (OUCARES) at the Oakland University Center for Autism. Focused on ages 5-12.

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

Kids' Favorite Book Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Book Club / Author Visit
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 Futureland: The Architect Games by H.D. Hunter. 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

Time Travel Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children, Tweens
Games, Storytime
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy books and activities that will transport you to a different time and place. 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

4:30pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
STEAM
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

2:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 "Teens" group

Teen Lounge - Teen Advisory Board / Trivia Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Other
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Join TAB to give librarians guidance about better serving teens and creating library programs, then stay and test your knowledge on random topics chosen by the Teen Advisory Board.

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

Thursdays with For-Mar

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens
STEAM
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Sweet Science

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

Tabletop Gaming Day

1:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Games
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Roll the dice, draw a card, and join us for a game-filled adventure! Drop in and play classic and modern tabletop games together. Bring a game from home or jump in with fellow players! All ages welcome!

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

Next Gen Pen: 1st Ward Project

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
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

Homeschool Group

12:30pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM, Storytime
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

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Writers Group
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!