You can browse books and movies, use public computers, research genealogy and use our reference materials.
You’ll find our temporary location at Courtland Center (4190 E. Court St., Burton). Visitors should use the main entrance (Entrance A) and then look for the Library signage just east of Sloan Museum @ Courtland. Plenty of free parking is available, and the mall is served by the #10 bus (Richfield Rd.). Standard safety protocols are in place,
Please note that we plan to close at some point in November to start packing up and moving back into Kearsley Street! The Library will be closed for approximately three months, although our web-based services (such as downloads and streaming) will continue to be available 24/7. The precise closing date has not yet been determined. Visit YourNewFPL.org for the most current information about the construction process and our move.
New Programs for Youth
There’s no denying that the last 18 months have been challenging not only for adults, but for our community’s young people as well. That’s why we are so pleased to be bringing back new and enhanced versions of fun, social programs for young people.
- STEAM Saturdays are a great way to expose kids ages 7-12 to the fun of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. On October 9, kids can learn about how sound is produced and make some instruments to take home. On November 13, we’ll be looking at simple machines and helping students build a catapult.
- The Teen Writers Workshop presents a wonderful opportunity for young people to practice putting their thoughts on paper. Local author Connor Coyne, who also directs Flint’s Gothic Funk Press, leads this workshop. Students ages 11-17 will learn to write, critique, and revise their work in a safe and constructive atmosphere of their peers.
- Gaming continues to be a popular way to engage people online, and it can also be a relaxing family activity. We’re introducing a new game, Brawlhalla, an online platform fighter rated E for everyone. Students ages 10-17 can join in virtually or in person at the Library for some safe fun.
Of course, we’re continuing to offer our Storytime for young Library fans, as well as programs for adults. Check out the calendar at fpl.info and you’ll find many ways to join in the fun. We hope to see you at a program soon!
Thank you for your support!
Calendar Items
We’ve added some new programs to our lineup! You’ll find a mixture of both in-person and virtual options on our calendar. We invite you to visit fpl.info for more information. Please note that all of these events are free. For all virtual events, visit fpl.info, choose Join In, and click the calendar date for the Zoom link.
- October 5: 4:30-6:00pm Teen Writers workshop for ages 11-17. Register at 810.249.2569
- October 9: 1:00pm-2:00pm Super Saturday Storytime in person and streaming via Zoom. Come to the Children’s Room at Courtland Center or stream online by clicking the calendar link.
- October 9: 3:30pm STEAM Saturday is back for ages 7-12! Call 810-249-2170 to register.
- October 16: 1:00pm-2:00pm Super Saturday Storytime in person and streaming via Zoom. Come to the Children’s Room at Courtland Center or stream online by clicking the calendar link.
- October 17: 3:30-5:00 NEW! FPL Gamers Arena. Join us this fall at the library or from home to play Brawlhalla, an online platform fighter, rated E for everyone. Ages 10-17. Call 810-232-7111 to register.
- October 19: 4:30-6:00pm Teen Writers workshop for ages 11-17. Register at 810.249.2569
- October 20: 12:00-1:00pm Fiction Only Book Club will meet via Zoom to discuss “Still Midnight” by Denise Mina.
- October 20: 6:30-7:30pm Zoom presentation by author Lindsay Merbaum, author of “Gold Persimmon.”
- October 21: 10:00am-3:00pm Friends of the Library used book sale at the Farmers Market.
- October 23: Genealogy Workshop for beginners. Call 810-249-2569 to register.
- October 23: 1:00pm-2:00pm Super Saturday Storytime in person and streaming via Zoom. Come to the Children’s Room at Courtland Center or stream online by clicking the calendar link.
- October 23: 3:30-5:00 NEW! FPL Gamers Arena. Join us this fall at the library or from home to play Brawlhalla, an online platform fighter, rated E for everyone. Ages 10-17. Call 810-232-7111 to register.
- October 27: 6:30-7:30 Scary Stories to share. Submit your stories online at fpl.info/scary-stories-to-share or pick up a form at the Library. Then gather around the virtual Zoom campfire as we scare each other silly! Ages 15+.
- October 30: 1:00pm-2:00pm Super Saturday Storytime in person and streaming via Zoom. Come to the Children’s Room at Courtland Center or stream online by clicking the calendar link.
- November 2: 4:30-6:00pm Teen Writers workshop for ages 11-17. Register at 810.249.2569
- November 6: 10:00am-12:00pm Friends of the Library book drop off (1111 James P. Cole Blvd)
- November 6: 1:00pm-2:00pm Super Saturday Storytime in person and streaming via Zoom. Come to the Children’s Room at Courtland Center or stream online by clicking the calendar link.
- November 6: 3:30-5:00 NEW! FPL Gamers Arena. Join us this fall at the library or from home to play Brawlhalla, an online platform fighter, rated E for everyone. Ages 10-17. Call 810-232-7111 to register.
