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
Little Explorers
Explore and play with sensory materials, manipulatives, letters, numbers, colors, and more. Ideal for ages 1-4.
Yoga with Black Amor - Yoga & Life
Join us for a transformative weekly yoga class, designed to cultivate self-care, strength, and holistic health that will care for both body and mind. All levels welcome (Ages 18+)
Literacy Festival
Literacy Festival
Celebrate all things literacy with us. Meet authors, write songs with musician Feimstro, and make a cool stained glass-style bookmark.
Children’s author Rae Chesney will be here at noon to share her book, Zora’s Garden.
Author Jamila Minnicks
Jamila Minnicks, author of Moonrise Over New Jessup will discuss her book as part of our Literacy Festival!
Film Fundamentals for Teens
Teens 13-18 can plan, write, direct, and edit short films in this hands-on filmmaking program, with the opportunity to submit to the Flint Youth Film Festival at the end! Space Limited to 20 (plan to attend all dates).
Greater Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame Press Conference
Friends Board Meeting
Friends Board Meeting
PJ Storytime
Families get cozy in your jammies, wind down with us, and we will share stories and songs before bedtime. Ideal for ages 0-7. Blankets and teddies welcome.
Time Travel Club
Enjoy books and activities that will transport you to a different time and place. Ideal for ages 7-12.
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.
Teen Lounge - Un-Valentine's Day
Join us for a night of fun with DIY Special Effect Makeup, Games, Karaoke, and an Un-Valentine Date costume contest.