Upcoming Events

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)

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.

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

Create a strip quilt pillow. Materials provided. Ages 8 & up. Register at the children’s desk.

Live out your fantasy and Play Dungeons & Dragons with other kids, no experience necessary. Register online or at the Children's Desk. Ages 8-12

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.

Miss Marcia weaves yoga, movement, breath, and stories. Children will build positive body awareness, mindfulness and self-regulation while enjoying wonderful stories.

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

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

Thursday, October 9th, 6:30 pm
Tree Top Travelers

Let’s eat pizza and talk about Futureland: Battle for the Park by H.D. Hunter. Stop by the children’s desk to get a free copy to keep.
Grant funded by the Bishop Trust.

Explore and play with sensory materials, manipulatives, letters, numbers, colors, and more. Ideal for ages 1-4.

Join Michael Madden as he explains basic genealogy concepts and research skills to help users discover their family history. Registration Required

Families learn the Monster Mash dance, enjoy spooky stories, and join our trick-or-treat parade around the library. Costumes optional!

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!

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.

Live out your fantasy and Play Dungeons & Dragons with other kids, no experience necessary. Register online or at the Children's Desk. Ages 8-12

Miss Marcia weaves yoga, movement, breath, and stories. Children will build positive body awareness, mindfulness and self-regulation while enjoying wonderful stories.

Join us in celebrating the launch of local author Lindsay Merbaum's queer horror-comedy novella, Vampires at Sea! Come dressed as your favorite vampire ready for oceanic adventure and enjoy games, a reading, and Q&A with the author.

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

(PG-13 1hr 45min) After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River.

Everyone is welcome to join in as Flint Neighborhoods United meets to share information about what's happening in neighborhoods, exchange ideas, and get vital information from civic and community organizations. 

Donate your gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. 

Drive up to the garage door and we will help you unload.