Flint Public Library

Our mission is to be Flint’s go-to place to learn for life. That means every person, at any age, for any reason, can come here and gain new knowledge: For work For school For entertainment Our Priorities Are: 1. Inspire Creativity Through Digital Literacy FPL will provide technology and media resources for people of all ages that encourage creativity, learning, entrepreneurship and innovation. 2. Support Family Literacy FPL will provide programs, services and resources to develop young readers from birth to age 5, and to help students in grades K-12 succeed in school. We will also help parents become literacy-savvy, equipping them to continue their own learning and to support their children’s learning at home. 3. Encourage Interaction in a Community Space We promote the Library’s role as a valued programming and civic space. The Flint Public Library was founded in 1851 as the Ladies Library Association (four years before Flint was incorporated as a city). The current building located at Crapo and Kearsley Streets was built in 1958.

Our professional librarians will help you navigate the library's resources to fulfill your information or technology needs. We offer access to computers and free internet access. Our collection includes books, newspapers, magazines, music, movies, reference materials, college and career information, genealogy and local history, digital and data base resources. In addition we have a dedicated Children's Learning Place and Computer Lab. Any Genesee County resident can apply for a free Flint Public Library Card, ages 0 and up. With your Flint Public Library card you have 24/7 free access to our digital resources; downloadable eBooks, music, magazines and learning resources such as Lynda.com Our programming regularly includes: Computer Classes Story Hours - baby, toddler, family Circuits and Gadgets for children Chess Armchair Traveler Fiction Only Book Club Teen/Tween Coding Club Teen/Tween Writing Club Our annual programs include ML King Day Community Celebration Holiday Walk Music Art Author Visits Summer Reading for all ages School Visits Programs in partnership with other organizations We have three rooms and a computer lab available for reservations; Rooms 211, 205 and the Lower Level Meeting Room. Call Meeting Room Reservation Line: 810.232-7111, ext. 2048 ?or Send an email to rooms@fpl.info