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!

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What’s New

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A is for Adventure!

Happy New Year! Wishing you all a healthy, joyous 2023! Are you ready for an adventure? Pick up one that can go anywhere you go --- a book! Whether you read a physical book, a digital book, listen to an audiobook, we have books for all of you...
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Hello New Year!

2023 is almost here! Let 2023 be a year of transformation!
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Upcoming Events for Kids

Toddle Time Storytime

11:15am - 12:15pm
Storytime
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Babies and Toddlers enjoy books, bouncing, clapping, songs, rhymes and play especially for them! ...

Teen/Tween Trivia

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Flint Central AB
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of trivia. Bring a friend and face off against each other to see who knows more! ...

Wee One's Storytime Yoga

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
This weekly program series will incorporate a yoga or movement story to help children with communication skills, and positive body awareness. It will also introduce various mindful activities to help children with self-regulation. ...

Thursdays with For-Mar

6:00pm - 7:00pm
STEAM
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
Penguin Huddle & Celebrations of Polar Bears: Join For-Mar educators as we investigate two cooooool animals living in separate hemispheres. We will investigate adaptations that help them survive in their wintry homes. ...

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
0-5 year old's enjoy books, rhymes, songs, puppets and play! ...

Little Explorers

11:00am - 12:30pm
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!”

Request a Class Visit

Would you like to bring a class or group of students to the library? 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. Group visits are limited to one hour. Visits are arranged on a first-come, first-served basis, and are subject to staff availability. Please use our online form to request a Library visit

Find the form to have a class come visit the library online here or download the form to print and return to the library here. 

(Check out requires library cards applied for and forms returned at least 2 weeks ahead - Library Card Applications.)