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Support the Library at the Used Book Sale

Friends of the Flint Public Library are hosting their semi-annual book sale this week.  (See our calendar for dates and times.)  All proceeds from the sale benefit the Library’s...

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.

Jump into Fun Ways to Learn this Spring at FPL!

Keep learning during spring break and get ready to fight and conquer summer slide with FPL’s Launchpad collection! Did you know you can check out tablets that can help your child get ahead and avoid losing skills over the summer?

Bookie Babies

New parents, enjoy special time bonding with your baby and exercise the five “Ready to Read” practices from the Library of Michigan; talk, sing, play, read and write.

Introducing Senior Yoga!

Yoga has been called one of the best forms of exercise for older adults because it is a low-impact activity that can be tailored to all fitness levels. You don’t have to be flexible (or even athletic) to enjoy the benefits of yoga!

Our Favorite Stories About Your Library’s Impact

The Winter 2023 edition of “Best Sellers” is available and ready for your enjoyment!  This newsletter spotlights the impact that donor gifts have on the Library and our services.  It also includes our annual report.  Please click

March is here!

March is here! Spring forward with us as we grow, re-invent and re-energize ourselves with books and programs. New books are flooding into the children’s area and we want to see you in March for “Reading Month”!

Reading Journal

Have you ever picked up a book at the Flint Public library, only to wonder if you’ve already read it?

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!

 

Celebrate with Our Muslim Neighbors

Part of our role as a community hub is to help our neighbors learn about each other.  Approximately 2.6% of Flint is Muslim.  That’s why we’re inviting you to the Library on May 20 to learn a bit about the Muslim festival of Eid-el fitr.

Income Tax Assistance

The Library is a community hub, where many people and organizations can come to find resources and assistance.  We’re pleased to host VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) on Saturdays, beginning February 11, 2024, and ending on March 25, 20

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...

Why Does the Library Celebrate MLK Day?

In 1985, Gloria Coles was the director of Flint Public Library.  She decided to host a program to honor Dr. King at the Library because she thought his words of brotherhood, hope and peace were important to the entire community... 

A is for Adventure!

Happy New Year! Wishing you all a healthy, joyous 2023! Are you ready for an adventure? Pick up one that can go anywhere you go --- a book! Whether you read a physical book, a digital book, listen to an audiobook, we have books for all of you...