In 1985, Gloria Coles was the director of Flint Public Library and decided to host a program to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Library. Gloria Coles thought Dr. King’s words of brotherhood, hope and peace were important to the entire community.
Dr. King’s words and values were important in 1985 and they continue to resonate today. The MLK Jr. program is an annual event hosted by Gloria Coles Flint Public Library that celebrates and unites people in honor of Dr. King.
Please join us on Monday, January 15, 2024, from 2:00-4:00pm for this community celebration that will center on literacy and embody the 2024 theme established by the King Center for this year, “It All Starts with Me.” The day will be filled with song, spoken word, and community conversations. All are welcome!
Find more information about programs, services, and more by visiting the Library’s website at fpl.info. We look forward to welcoming you in 2024!
Calendar Items
All of these events are free and open to the public.
- Jan. 9: 12:00pm Digital Drop In for Seniors
- Jan. 9: 3:30pm Cozy Corners Lounge (quiet fun)
- Jan: 9: 4:30pm Teen Writers’ Workshop
- Jan. 10: 4:30pm Lego Club
- Jan. 10: 6:00pm Podcasting @ FPL*
- Jan. 11: 5:30pm Teen Time Movie & Snack, featuring “Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
- Jan. 11: 6:30pm Evening Readers Book Club, featuring “The Second Ending” by Michelle Hauffman
- Jan. 11: 6:30pm Thursdays with For-Mar
- Jan. 12 10:00am Ready to Read Storytime
- Jan 12: 12:00pm Healthy Eating/Active Lifestyle (H.E.A.L.) for teens and adults
- Jan. 13: 1:00pm Super Saturday Storytime
- Jan. 13: 3:00pm Film Your Own Stop Motion Video
- Jan. 15: 2:00 MKL Day Celebration
- Jan. 16: 12:00pm Computer Skills Workshop on Canva* (adults)
- Jan. 16: 3:30pm Cozy Corners Lounge (quiet fun)
- Jan. 17: 12:00pm Fiction Only Book Club, featuring “True Biz” by Sara Novik
- Jan. 18: 5:30pm Teen Time – Crafts/Snacks/Hangout
- Jan 19: 6:30pm CommuniTea: Conversations with Taliah
- Jan. 19: 10:00am Ready to Read Storytime
- Jan. 19: 10:00am Silent Book Club
- Jan. 19: 12:00pm Healthy Eating/Active Lifestyle (H.E.A.L.) for teens and adults
- Jan. 20: 12:00 Time Travel Club (ages 7-12)
- Jan. 20: 1:00pm Super Saturday Movie, “How to Train Your Dragon”
- Jan. 20: 3:00pm Virtual Reality (VR) for Teens
- Jan. 23: 12:00pm Digital Drop In for Seniors
- Jan. 23: 3:30pm Cozy Corners Lounge (quiet fun)
- Jan: 23: 4:30pm Teen Writers’ Workshop
- Jan. 24: 4:30pm Lego Club
- Jan. 24: 5:30pm Wee Ones Storytime Yoga
- Jan. 25: 5:30pm Teen Time – Teen Advisory Board
- Jan. 25: 6:30pm Thursdays with For-Mar
- Jan. 26: 10:00am Ready to Read Storytime
- Jan 26: 10:30am CommunitTea: Conversations with Taliah
- Jan. 26: 12:00pm Healthy Eating/Active Lifestyle (H.E.A.L.) for teens and adults
- Jan. 27: 11:00am Podcasting @ FPL*
- Jan. 27: 12:00pm Author visit by Shani Womack, “Anansy and Why Groundhog is Afraid of his Shadow”
- Jan. 30: 3:30pm Cozy Corners Lounge (quiet fun)
- Jan. 31: 5:30pm Wee Ones Storytime Yoga
- Feb. 3: 9:30am Flint Neighborhoods United meeting
- Feb. 3: 10:00am Friends of the Flint Public Library book drop-off
* Registration required for these events. Please visit our website to sign up.
Online Calendar
Our website calendar features the most current information about library programs. Please visit www.fpl.info for more information and a complete event listing.
