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Flint Institute of Art Book Discussion

Calling all readers and art lovers! Join us this Wednesday at 1:30pm for the Flint Institute of Art's captivating discussion of the acclaimed book, Cora’s Kitchen.
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Mott Warsh Art Collection Tour

Explore the captivating Mott Warsh Gallery at the library on Thursday, February 22nd, starting at 5:30pm on the second floor.

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Library After Hours with Author Zaria Ware

Join us this Friday at 6:30pm at Comma Bookstore to celebrate Zaria Ware, author of BLK ART: The Audacious Legacy of Black Artists and Models in Western Art!
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39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

The Gloria Coles Flint Public Library will host the 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Celebration Program Monday, January 15, 2024 at 2pm. The annual program will showcase song, movement, poetry and community engagement honoring the vision of peace and social justice Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. championed throughout his life.
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Help Community Teens

Did you know that 69% of Flint children under the age of 18 live in poverty?  We’re focusing on the teens who need help in this holiday season.
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Reading Reflections

As December unfolds and the air takes on a crisp, wintry, festive feel and charm, it's the perfect time to reflect on the literary journey that you took over the past twelve months.
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Teens Movie Event

The movie Wakanda Forever, popcorn, pizza and pop! This event offers an ideal setting for teens to unwind, socialize and get service hours as they help stuff care bags for those in need. Everything is free so, bring a friend!

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Grief & The Holidays

Holidays are hard for so many, especially those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.  The Library is a place where people find community, even in difficult times.  Please join us...
Happy Thanksgiving!

Cooking for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is almost here! The typical Thanksgiving meal is turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, greens, and pumpkin everything. Why not switch things up a bit? The Gloria Coles Flint Public Library has a huge collection of print cookbooks and online cooking magazines to inspire you...
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New Fiction Books!

Are you putting together your fall TBR (to be read) list? I just browsed the New Fiction Book Shelves and found several titles you will definitely want to include.