Upcoming Events

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.

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

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

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

Who loves to draw with chalk? Come draw all over our sidewalks on the Kearsley side of our building. You could win a free art class provided by FIA! Ages 17 and under. One art class certificate per age group. Let’s Draw!

Exploring the rich tapestry of Black life and culture through literature, this book club celebrates diverse voices and narratives that resonate with the Black experience.

Join El Ballet Folklórico Estudiantil for a heartwarming celebration of family, music, and tradition as we share My Name is Gabriela by Monica Brown.

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.

The Lego Movie (PG 1hr 41min) Emmet, an ordinary LEGO figurine who always follows the rules, is mistakenly identified as the Special -- an extraordinary being and the key to saving the world.

Fiction Only Book Club: 

Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein

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.

Health Awareness Topics : Understanding Sepsis & Sickle Cell

Theme: Setting Yourself Up For Success

Thursday Sep 18: Escape Room: Follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and see if you can escape before it’s too late. Can you solve the mystery before the bell rings?

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

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

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.

Celebrate International Peace Day with a story and origami craft.
Saturday, September 20, 12 pm

Stay safe online with this practical overview of internet safety. Learn how to recognize and protect yourself against scams, followed by a Q&A session. Registration required.

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.

Thursday Sep 25: Game Night: Enjoy a night trying out our gaming laptops, video game consoles, and board games.

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