Hello! Hello! Hello!
You’ve found the Kids' page! If you look below you’ll find links to websites that can help you learn, or if you just want to play fun games, you can find those links, too!
Learning and Fun is what we are all about. The library isn’t just a place for dusty musty fusty books (You may have heard this, or maybe you’re the one starting the rumor). We have Tablets with games on them (Launchpads), audio books that you can listen to when you don’t feel like holding a book (Playaways), and audio books to listen to while you read along (Bookpacks). Search in the search bar above to find these or come see us and ask a librarian!
Warmly,
The Flint Public Library Children’s Librarians
P.S.
We also have CDs
P.P.S
If you started the rumor that we only have fusty dusty musty books, come see us. We just wanna talk.
What’s New
You're Invited: A Conversation on Libraries, Community, and Change
Join us for a powerful community conversation at Friday, May 9th at 4pm featuring three incredible voices that will explore the transformative power of libraries!
40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Join us for this annual community event filled with music, encouragement, and inspiration where we will emphasize the vital connection between caring for ourselves and our community. This year’s theme is “Mission Possible.” All are welcome!
Celebrate the Holidays With Us on Saturday, December 14th!
Upcoming Events for Kids
Christopher Paul Curtis, Mychal Threets, & Mari Copeny: A Community Conversation
Come to a vibrant conversation with three powerful voices as they share their perspectives on the transformative power of libraries, the impact of books on personal growth, and the crucial role of using our voices to inspire change in communities.
Learn basic skills that will help you extend the life of your favorite cloth item(s), or create something new from existing fabrics. Ideal for ages 7-12.
| 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 Welcome! |
UM-Flint’s Community Writing Center, the Rough Draft Café, provides writing support services to community members.
Join an intergenerational book club for 6- 10 year old’s and their grands (-mas,-pas, -aunts, -uncles). We will have dinner and a new book each meeting for you to keep! Journals and extended activities will also be provided.
Let's read, talk, sing, play, count and write together. Ideal for ages 0-5 years.
Would you like to bring a class or group of students to the library? Visits are arranged on a first-come, first-served basis, and are subject to staff availability. Currently, we have some Wednesdays between 11-3 available for class visits.
Class trips generally include a tour and introduction to the children's area, what you can do at the library, and time to check out books. Preschool-2nd grade visits might include a story time by request. Please email your request to Katie Badgley, kbadgley@fpl.info. Please include the name of your school/organization, the number of students, grade(s), and any other details.
(Check out requires library cards applied for and forms returned at least 2 weeks ahead - Library Card Applications.)