Flint Memorial Library

We got to enjoy a lovely view of the sunset from our fourth floor windows last week. Photos courtesy of Ms. Kim, our head children’s librarian!

Enjoy a great meal AND support the library while you do it!

On Tuesday, November 5th, enjoy breakfast or lunch, dine-in or takeout, from Nan's Cafe and a portion of your check will be donated to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library!

See the new Top Choices at the Flint Memorial Library at:

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This week's 20 new Top Choices include "Hot Mess", "Super Mario Party Jamboree [Nintendo Switch]", and "In Too Deep: A Jack Reacher Novel".

There’s still time to check out the library’s latest artist of the month display—photography by Jim Scourletis! 📸

Can't get enough of Venom? Check out our comics collection on hoopla Digital! https://hoopla.app.link/q91PbFPFyNb

Join us on Zoom on Wednesday night for some haunting ghost stories from Western MA! 👻

Register for this spooky virtual event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7717278153392/WN_tkJsvwvwQF-gGbR7z2u1gg #/registration

Save the Dates! THIS WEEKEND the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library will be accepting gently used book donations in the activity room! 📚

Please note: They will not accept textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines, or media for donations!

Interested in volunteering? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094BA4AE29AAFF2-52070095-book #/

Fans of the Walking Dead series! Season 1 of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is now available to stream for free on hoopla Digital! Get started on Hoopla at www.hoopladigital.com

Season 1 of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is new on ! 🏹📺 Dive into this drama-filled series and more for ! 📲 https://hoopla.app.link/zIL3uIqMINb

Exciting news! To better serve our library users, we have made the Anderson Study Rooms and Local History Room bookable!

Our 3 study rooms provide space for studying, working, or collaborating. These rooms provide a space to work, but are not completely private. They are on a first-come-first-serve basis and must be reserved in person to sign up for a slot.

Do you have an interview? Telehealth appointment? Our Local History Room can now be reserved online up to a week in advance! Ask a staff member for more information or visit flintmemoriallibrary.org/book-activity-room to book!

See the new Top Choices at the Flint Memorial Library at:

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This week's 20 new Top Choices include "Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions", "War", and "Be Ready When the Luck Happens".

Tomorrow night via Zoom, join us to learn about the history of the Ouija Board! 🔮

Register for this spooky virtual event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4917278153087/WN_d8Ige1WnTRmKPg5TvRVjhg #/registration

Are you a friend of the Flint Memorial Library? Follow the link below to join today!

https://flintmemoriallibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/

🥰 Friends of the Flint Memorial Library

Register for November's middle school movie night here! https://flintmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/middle-school-movie-night-2/

Middle School Movie Night: The Mitchells vs. The Machines Join us for a free movie night for those in grades 6, 7, and 8th. We will meet in the Activity Room on the first floor. We will be watching the 2021 film

Thanks to everyone who came out for our Moroccan Henna Night last week! 🇲🇦

Many thanks to Wicked Good Henna for a fun, fascinating, intergenerational program!

On Monday, delve into the white-collar job market's future for Q4 of 2024! Gain valuable perspectives to stay competitive and informed!

Led by Teegan Bartos, an award-winning resume writer and certified career coach. She serves as a Job Search and Careers subject matter expert for The National Resume Writers Association, Jobscan, and LinkedIn which led to her "Top Career Expert to Follow" recognition on LinkedIn.

Register via Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4617278152873/WN_15BIxhenQwutrCAp3lmAbA #/registration

See the new Top Choices at the Flint Memorial Library at:

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This week's 20 new Top Choices include "From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir", "Onyx Storm", and "Melania: A Memoir".

Check out these cool pumpkins from Ms. Kim’s melted crayon pumpkin craft last week! 🎃🖍️

Interested in more crafts at the library? Browse all our upcoming programs on our Event Calendar! flintmemoriallibrary.org/event-calendar

Tomorrow night via Zoom, learn all about the ghosts of Sleepy Hollow!

Join author and journalist Sam Baltrusis, author of "Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow: Haunts of the Headless Horseman," has penned eighteen paranormal-themed books. He has been featured on several national TV shows, including the Travel Channel’s A Haunting, Most Terrifying Places, Haunted Towns and Fright Club (1 and 2).

Register via Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017278152652/WN_aqtNDirsRX25jwe9Q2haJA #/registration 👻

The library is closed today, but our digital collections are always open, 24/7! Access thousands of e-books, audiobooks, and magazines for free with the Libby app! 📚📲🎧

Visit meet.libbyapp.com to get started on Libby!

Did you catch the Northern Lights last night? 💫 Huge thanks to the staff member and patron who took these spectacular photos right outside the library!

Join us for a viewing and/or discussion on the film, "Beautiful Boy," on October 29 at Flint Memorial Library. Viewing and light dinner will be from 5-7PM, with a discussion on the film from 7-9PM.

Registration is required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44A4AE23AA8-51954850-beautiful #/

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Happy World Mental Health Day!

Today (and every day), we encourage you to prioritize conversations around mental health. Let's continue to raise awareness, and work to decrease stigma. It is okay not to be okay. Check in with those you know and care about.

Share a 💬 noting any ways you like to participate in self-care - your idea could inspire someone to try something new!