Book a 30-minute session with a Librarian or Subject Expert to assist with the basics of many technical and library issues. The session may be in person or on Zoom, depending on the library’s assessment of community health risks at the time of your appointment. Our librarians may be able to assist with topics not listed below; please contact us at askus@fpl.info to see how we can serve you!
How to Use...
- The Graff Digital Studio (podcast room) - required for room reservations
- Smart phones, tablets, e-readers, or computers
- Bluetooth devices
- Streaming music with Freegal, movies with Kanopy, or books with Libby
- Specialty resources (LinkedIn Learning, Nexis Uni, AllData, etc.)
How to Research...
- Business and marketing information
- Job listings and improving professional documents (résumés and CVs)
- Legal databases and resources
- Local history and genealogy
How to Manage...
- Passwords and login information
- Files or documents on a device (e.g., photos)
- Storage space on different platforms (personal devices, hard drives, the cloud)
- Social media accounts (personal or business)
- Personal online safety
How to Navigate...
- Our website, the internet, or email
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
- Our website, catalog, or personal library accounts
Library staff can help with brief advice on many of these topics at the information desks. If your questions are more in depth or require extended time, the staff member may suggest you sign up for Book an Expert session to get the advice you need.
How to Register
Book an Expert sessions require advance appointments. Generally, you may book once every month. Please be very specific in telling us the details of what you wish to learn so we can match you with the right person. If we do not have an expert available in your topic, we will let you know.
Submit a Book an Expert Request with this Form
Or Register by Phone
Call 810-249-2569 to tell us your training request. Staff will take your information and a scheduler will call you to discuss your need and schedule the appointment.
Upcoming Events
Homeschool Group
Join other homeschoolers as we enjoy activities together. Let's play and learn with crafts, science and cooking projects. All ages are welcome, parent participation required.
Teen Writers Workshop
| Learn about literature, writing, publishing and critiquing while sharing your work with teen peers. Facilitated by Connor Coyne, author, and director of Flint's Gothic Funk Press. New Writers ages 11 to 18 Welcome! |
Friends Board Meeting
Friends Board Meeting
Lego Club
Combine the fun brick-building of LEGOs with the exciting world of coding. No experience necessary. The building blocks were provided by a generous donation from Friends of the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library.
Rough Draft Cafe Community Writing Center
UM-Flint’s Community Writing Center, the Rough Draft Café, provides writing support services to community members.
Empower Your Health - Mind Over Matter
March - Mind Over Matter
Empowerment focus - Resilience, focus, overcoming barriers
Health Awareness - Kidney & Nutrition
Teen Lounge - Game Night
Enjoy a night trying out our gaming laptops, video game consoles, and board games.
Maurice Imhoff Author of The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment - Free Men Who Fought Slavery Book Discussion
Maurice Imhoff Author of The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment - Free Men Who Fought Slavery Book Discussion
Toddler Time
Let's read, talk, sing, play, count and write together. Ideal for ages 0-5 years.
MoMCo - Mothers of Joy Institute
Connect with other moms for fun, plus delicious food you don’t have to cook! Learn, laugh, and grow together while finding support in motherhood.
VITA
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will be preparing 2025 tax returns only. Please stop by the main librarians desk to register for an appointment and to pick up a tax intake form to complete before you arrive for your appointment.
National Genealogy Day - Beginners Class
National Genealogy Day - Beginners Class
Join Michael Madden as he explains basic genealogy concepts and research skills to help users discover their family history. Registration Required.