Adult Summer Reading Challenge!
Summer Reading isn’t just for kids! Gloria Coles Flint Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading Challenge starts June 17 and lasts until August 5...
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In observance of Memorial Day, the library will be Closed May 23-26.
Finding Time to Read
Do you want to read more but just can’t seem to find the time? The following strategies might help...
April is National Poetry Month
How do you feel about poetry? Some people love it, others no so much. This month I would like to encourage you to explore poetry or maybe give it another chance.
Reading Journal
Have you ever picked up a book at the Flint Public library, only to wonder if you’ve already read it?
Best Books of 2022
Starting in November, web sites, newspapers, magazines, celebrities, etc., began releasing their lists of the best books of 2022. These lists are a great way to discover new authors, books you might have missed, or a new genre.
Some of the “Best of 2022” lists to check out include...
Last Minute Gifts
The holiday gift-giving season is underway. Are you looking for gifts for bibliophiles? Try the following suggestions...
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...