Kids

Hey Kids, welcome to reading and fun library kid’s activities! We have lots of books, DVD’s, music CD’s, Launchpad learning tablets, and more for you to enjoy. Also, check out the new PLAYAWAY books (audio books with a universal audio jack).

Also on this page is information about story times, fun websites, programs and crafts for kids to enjoy! The Children and Tween Flint Public Library is more than just books. Check out our FPL Kids events calendar and see you soon at the library!

Kid Links

What’s New

Text only: Executive Director Final Interviews, May 10 Candidate Presentations 5:00 - 7:00pm, May 11, Interviews 11:30am - 3:30pm

Executive Director Interviews

Three potential library Executive Director candidates are scheduled for public interviews with the Library Board of Trustees and the succession planning committee.

A child using a tablet

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?

A statue of a rabbit reading

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”!

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Upcoming Events for Kids

Super Saturday Storytime

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Topic: Bears! ...

Saturday Family Concert - Kevin Collins & Kuungana

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Concert / Performance
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Harris Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Everyone
Program Type: Concert / Performance
Event Details:
Come and be moved by the drums and music of Kevin Collins and Kuungana. Afro-Cuban and West African music! ...

Library Renaming Celebration

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: FPL
Room: C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Rocket League Saturdays

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Technology
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:
Soccer with cars! Compete against other players in 2v2 and 3v3 matches. ...

African-American Art Legacy & Literacy Class

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forum / Speaker
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Harris Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Forum / Speaker
Event Details:
African-American Art Legacy & Literacy is a monthly symposium to engage art enthusiasts in learning about African-American Art and Artists. Ages 12+ (adults welcome) Supported in part by a grant from the James A. Welch Foundation, Dedicated...

Little Explorers

10:30am - 12:00pm
Other
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Come get messy with us as we explore our five senses! We will have a variety of sensory stations with activities such as sand, water balls, play-doh, and more! Dress accordingly, as clothes may get dirty. This is a program for ages 1-4 wi...

Books and More for Kids

Resources for Parents & Caregivers

Parents, we have lots of information for parents & caregivers on books suggestion for your kids, reading readiness and early literacy resources! If you need more help, “Ask the Librarian!”