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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 - Black History Movie Night

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

Thursday Aug 21: Black History Movie Night – Harriet (PG-13 2hr 5min) The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroines, whose courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed

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

Paint and Create with Artxtension

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adults and children join Jordan Barnett from ARTxtension, enjoy light refreshments and create a masterpiece! Bring your imagination, and we'll provide the materials. Unleash your creativity and express yourself through painting.

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 pizza and talk about the book Restart by Gordon Korman. Stop by the children’s desk to get a free copy to keep.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Canva for Small Businesses

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Technology
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Friends of FPL Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to design professional logos, eye-catching flyers, and even websites using Canva, a free and versatile graphic design tool. Classroom setup. Registration required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Food Pantry Open

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Lunch on the Lawn

1:00pm–2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Main Level
Room: Storytime Garden
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let’s read, play, sing, talk, count and write our way through summer. Practice the parts of early literacy with us. Have lunch and make new friends with us on the beautiful library lawn.

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

Jr. Master Gardener

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Other
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Lounge - Trivia Night

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

Thursday Aug 28: Trivia Night: Test your knowledge on random topics chosen by the Teen Advisory Board.

Library Closed for Labor Day

All Day 8/29–9/1
Closing
Branches:
FPL
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Jr. Master Gardener

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Other
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Grand Families Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Book Club / Author Visit
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Friends of FPL Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club / Author Visit
Event Details:

Join an intergenerational book club for 6-10 year olds and their grands (-mas, -pas, -aunts, -uncles). We will have dinner, dessert, and new books each meeting for you to keep. Journals and extended activities will also be provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Thursday Sep 4: 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.

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

Friends of the Flint Public Library Book Drop Off

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Friends of the Flint Public Library
Library Branch: Main Level
Room: Garage
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Flint Public Library
Event Details:

Donate your gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. 

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

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Super Saturday Family Day

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Families, join us for something special. It could be a guest reader, a messy craft and/or a take-and-make snack.

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

Easy Bake Oven Competition

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: FPL
Room: C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Food Pantry Open

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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.

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: Harris 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.

Friends Board Meeting

5:00pm–6:30pm
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Ennis Room
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Jr. Master Gardener

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Other
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Thursday Sep 11: Beginner’s Crochet Workshop: Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet? Join us for a night as we learn the basics to get us started. A Crochet Hook and a skein of yarn are provided for each participant.

This event is in the "Adults" group

FPL Board Regular Meeting

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Board Meeting
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Harris Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
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

Mastersingers

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Concert / Performance
Library Branch: FPL
Room: C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Concert / Performance
Event Details:

Flint's premier chorus visits us for a concert of old and new favorites.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Conversations

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Friends of FPL Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring whatever craft you're working on and join other crafters to work on projects, share techniques, and engage in meaningful discussions together.