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Stop in to the Library and browse our mini book sale self located near the parking lot entrance.
​Upcoming Events

GROWN-UP BOOK FAIR 
Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 6:00 - 9:00pm
The Friends will be at the Sloan with a couple of tables with some of our like-new books available for sale.
Here's some information from the Sloan website:
Grown Up Book Fair
Sat., Nov. 15, 6-9 p.m.
Pick up a book from your to-be-read pile or purchase a new read from one of our amazing vendors. Enjoy a quiet evening reading your book or have fun exploring the entire museum. Cash bar, drinks, and snacks available at the Coffee Beanery Cafe. This event is open to guests 18+.

Tickets: *$10 / person (age 18+). Buy tickets in advance here. Learn more here.
*includes admission to the entire museum

HOLIDAY WALK 
Tuesday December 2, 2025 5:30 - 7:30pm
Children's Craft - angel ornament (while supplies last)

5:30 - 7:30pm Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Flint Public Library (while supplies last)
Join the Friends celebrating the holidays! Donate to the Friends and take your pick of the holiday themed books and puzzles on display. Refreshments provided  (while supplies last)! All proceeds are used to benefit the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library

VALENTINE COZY BOOK SALE 
Saturday February 14, 2026  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bring your Sweetie to the lower level in the library and go home with a cozy mystery or a new-to-you cookbook, DVD, puzzle, and more. We will also have a selection of rare and vintage books available for only $5 each.
Support the food pantry by bringing one or more non-perishable food items and get a coupon for one free book.
All proceeds are used to benefit the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
SPRING USED BOOK SALE
​Mott Community Room in the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
  • Thursday April 9, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
    MEMBERS only pre-sale.
    Join or renew your membership on-site!
  • Friday April 10, 2026 10:00am - 7:00pm.
    Open to the public.
  • Saturday April 11, 20256 10:00am - 4:00pm.
    Bag Sale Day! Only $5 per bag of books.
BOOK DROP-OFF DAYS
Books may be donated at the garage of the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library (1026 E. Kearsley Street in Flint, MI). These are usually held on the first Saturday of the month from 10:00am to noon. ​We accept gently used books, puzzles, CDs, and DVDs. Please donate items that are in salable condition.
  • ​​December 6, 2025
  • January 3, 2026
  • ​​​​February 7, 2026
  • March 7, 2026
  • April 11, 2026​ - second Saturday this month
  • ​May 2, 2026
  • ​June 6, 2026

Membership Meetings

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The next Annual Membership Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Harris Room at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library (1026 E. Kearsley Street in Flint, MI).

This meeting includes the election of new Board members, year-in-review reports from the Board President and Treasurer, as well as an opportunity for members to ask questions and share comments with organizational leadership. 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
All Board of Directors meetings listed below are held on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM in the Ennis Room at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, unless otherwise noted.
  • ​​​​November 11, 2025
  • December 9, 2025
  • January 13, 2026
  • February 10, 2026
  • March 10, 2026
  • April 14, 2026
  • May 12, 2026 (in Harris Room after annual meeting







  • June 9, 2026
  • SUMMER BREAK
  • ​September 8, 2026
  • October 13, 2026
  • November 10, 2026
  • December 8, 2026​​​​
Exterior photo of the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library in Flint, MI.
Interior photo of the Friends' Room at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library in Flint, MI.
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