Audience

Holiday Fiction

December is here! It’s time for baking, decorating, and checking your list and checking it twice! During this whirlwind month, some readers don’t have the energy or time to read twisty crime books, 450 page literary masterpieces, or books by a Pulitzer Prize winning author...

NaNoWriMo

Many readers aspire to be authors as well!  Would-be authors envision themselves traveling around the country conducting book talks and book signings while watching their novels catapult up the best sellers charts...

Happy Halloween Reading

It’s that time of year: crisp fall air, flannel shirts, and Halloween! It’s the perfect time to discover a new horror author. Some authors you might try reading include Paul Tremblay, a winner of the Bram Stoker Award and author of the terrifying The Cabin at the End of the World.  Fair warning: do not read this book if you are vacationing in an Up North cabin...

Literary Podcasts

Podcasts are all the rage! There are podcasts about politics, crime, knitting, and, of course, books! One of the best book podcasts is Well-Read Black Girl which aims to bring readers and writers together...

Learn About “Fiction Only Book Club”

If you’re looking for stimulating conversations around books about various races, ethnicities and cultures, then this club is perfect for you! “Fiction Only Book Club” meets the third Wednesday of every month from 12:00-1:00pm...

Learn About “Evening Readers Book Club”

A book club is the perfect way to wind down after a busy day and immerse yourself in great conversation.  “Evening Readers Book Club” meets the third Thursday of every month from 6:30-7:30pm.  Our librarians will curate a set of books each quarter...

Learn About “Booked for Lunch”

If you’re looking to meet new people and read fascinating books about Michigan, then “Booked for Lunch” might just be for you! “Booked for Lunch” meets the second Thursday of every month from 12:00-1:00pm...

Booktok

TikTok, an app where users create and post videos, is more than teenagers performing silly dances and sassy talking cats! It’s also home to BookTok, a subcommunity of TikTok focusing on books and literature...

Try a thriller!

This year’s summer reading challenge is officially over but that doesn’t mean you have to stop reading! There are still plenty of warm, sunny days to kick back with a good book! If you’re not sure what to read, try a thriller...

Reading and Road Trips!

Its summer and that means its road trip time! Pack your suitcases, favorite snacks, and, of course, books! To keep yourself entertained...

Oceans of Possibilities are at the Library!

If you haven’t signed up yet to join our Summer Reading Challenge, there is no time like the present! Get codes! Earn badges and prizes! Join in on the fun every day the library is open!

Where do you read?

Do you have a favorite spot for reading? Maybe it’s your favorite easy chair, next to a table that holds a steaming cup of tea and stacks of Flint Public Library books. Perhaps it’s a colorful chaise lounge on your apartment’s balcony.

Books and Music

I’m envious of readers who can read anywhere and under any conditions such as a crowded bus or on their living room couch while their children play loud video games.

Find Your Next Read

How do you select your library books? Some readers like to browse the library’s shelves, hoping to discover a new book by their favorite author, or a book they haven’t yet read in a long-running series...