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
Dungeons & Dragons
Mages, warriors, rogues, and bards welcome! Play Dungeons and Dragons with other Teens, no experience necessary. We are grateful to the Dungeons and Dragons Club at Mott Community College for running these campaigns.
Rough Draft Cafe Community Writing Center
UM-Flint’s Community Writing Center, the Rough Draft Café, provides writing support services to community members.
Theatre Workshop for Kids with the Flint Community Players
Join us for an interactive drama workshop with our friends from the Flint Community Players. Kids ages 8-12 work together to build improvisational skills, storytelling abilities and use the library stage to put on fast and fun plays!
Teen Lounge - Renaissance Faire Gone Wrong
Thursday July 31: Renaissance Faire Gone Wrong: Join us for an evening of twisted Renaissance Faire games out on the front lawn. Join an eating contest, test your aim, and prepare to get a little wacky!
Flint Neighborhoods United Meeting
Everyone is welcome to join in as Flint Neighborhoods United meets to share information about what's happening in neighborhoods, exchange ideas, and get vital information from civic and community organizations.
Friends of the Flint Public Library Book Drop Off
Friends of the Flint Public Library Book Drop Off
Donate your gently used books, CDs, and DVDs.
Drive up to the garage door and we will help you unload.
Food Pantry Open
In partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, and with the support of Genisys Credit Union and The Friends of the Flint Public Library, Gloria Coles Flint Public Library now hosts a food pantry for all patrons.
Next Gen Pen: 1st Ward Project
Teens join us at a new creative writing workshop designed to empower youth by developing their critical thinking and creativity.
Lunch on the Lawn
Let’s read, play, sing, talk, count and write our way through summer. Practice the parts of early literacy with us. Have lunch and make new friends with us on the beautiful library lawn.
Jr. Master Gardener
Explore your world through gardening. Have fun learning about the environment and develop your ability to grow your own food. Ages 8-12 in coordination with Michigan State University Extension and 4H.
Rough Draft Cafe Community Writing Center
UM-Flint’s Community Writing Center, the Rough Draft Café, provides writing support services to community members.
Theatre Workshop for Kids with the Flint Community Players
Join us for an interactive drama workshop with our friends from the Flint Community Players. Kids ages 8-12 work together to build improvisational skills, storytelling abilities and use the library stage to put on fast and fun plays!