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Spring is Blooming with Opportunities!

As we head into spring at the Library there are many opportunities to check out. Look at all the wonderful programs we have for teens and join in the fun!

 

A preview of Black History month events at the Flint Public Library

Celebrating Black History Month

Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month.  Flint Public Library is pleased to offer programs that will help our...

FPL Teen Winter Reading Challenge

Winter Reading Challenge is Here!

As we begin 2023 together it is a great time to challenge yourself. Many people make resolutions to do a variety of things to enrich their lives. This winter I want to challenge you to take 10-20 minutes a day to read something for fun!
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A New Year Approaching

As the year comes to a close, we look forward to the New Year ahead. Our Teen Writers Workshop starts up again Tuesday January 10th...
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Teen Trivia is Coming Soon

Join us Wednesday December 14th at 4:30 pm for Teen Trivia! Bring a friend (or a few) and work together or challenge each other to see who knows more. We will have a variety of topics to choose from to create our Friendly Teen Feud.
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Get Creative with Slime Creatures

Join us on Wednesday November 9th at 4:30pm as we create Fall Slime Creatures. Start off by choosing a color to make some amazing glitter slime.

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Vote for Flint Forward!

If you've had a chance to visit the renovated Library, you know what an amazing job OPN Architects did in bringing our vision for a 21st century Library to life. They chose to create a video about this project that showcases the gritty, determined people of Flint and their commitment to the next generation of learners...
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Happy TeenTober!

In October libraries across the country celebrate TeenTober. What used to be Teen Read Week and Teen Tech Week have been rolled into a month of celebration for all of the things you can learn and do at the library...
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Crafting for Paws

October is coming quickly! On Saturday October 1st we will be celebrating Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. After storytime we will be crafting and creating fleece tie blankets and fleece toys that will be donated to the Humane Society...
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Scary Stories to Share

Everybody has a scary story. You've been followed by someone creepy, or had an experience you can't explain. You've seen a ghost, or almost gotten into a car with a serial killer. We want to hear your true scary stories...
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Join in the Fun!

Saturday September 10th we have two opportunities for teens to come join in the fun at the Library...
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Looking Ahead

Summer reading has come to a close. Teens who participated in the Summer Reading Challenge this year read over 6000 minutes...
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Gyotaku and Water Games

It seems strange to say this but there are only a few summer programs left! If you like anime and manga, you may want to check out Gyotaku: Japanese Fish Painting on Wednesday July 27th at 4:30pm...
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Calling all Writers!

Do you like to write? Whether you write poetry, plays, short stories or song lyrics (etc.) be sure to check out our Teen Writer’s Workshop. They are an open group where...
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Summer Reading Challenge for Teens

Did you know that there is a Summer Reading Challenge just for Teens? If you did not, you do now!  What makes this even more fantastic is that we also have some great programs just for Teens as well.