Frances Willson Thompson Library

09/01/2026

We're teaming up with UM-Flint Center for Gender and Sexuality and hosting a LGBTQ+ Book Swap during Pride Outside on Thursday, Sept. 3 from noon - 3 p.m. Bring gently used books with LGBTQ+ themes and characters to swap with other readers. We are also accepting donations at CGS and the library's circulation desk through Wednesday.

08/31/2026

The library building will be open Monday - Friday during the Fall semester, with late hours Monday - Thursday. Our online resources are available 24/7 for UM-Flint students, faculty, and staff.

08/27/2026

Does the library have your textbook? Maybe! Ask a librarian or attend on of our upcoming webinars to find out.

Webinars - Aug. 27 at 6 pm and Aug. 28 at noon. Register through Campus Connections or libcal.umflint.edu

08/12/2026

Awesome new local history research coming from one of our students!

What started as a search for an internship has now become a comprehensive history project for a UM-Flint junior.

07/16/2026

Growing your own food can help avoid contaminated products. And lettuce is surprisingly easy to grow and can be started in late July and August!

Open to the public Monday - Friday from noon to 5pm.

05/03/2026

Congratulations to our graduating our student worker, Catie! We've loved having you in the library.

04/29/2026

How are everyone's seedlings going this season? If you are still looking to start some seeds check out our Seed Library - it's open to the public from noon to 5 Monday - Friday.

And we have a Seed Starting Workshop and SoilShop with MDHHS to test for lead levels in your soil on Monday, May 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. Find more info on our Events page https://libcal.umflint.edu/event/16746119

04/28/2026

Ah! Winter semester is over and it's time for summer break. The library will be open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. from April 27 - August 23.

Online access to our website and databases is 24/7.

04/24/2026

Since the semester is basically over, why not use that free time to do some fun reading! Check out our physical display of Staff and Students picks on the library's third floor and find a list of ebooks and audio books on our blog: https://libguides.umflint.edu/blogs/system/on-display-library-staff-and-student-picks-summer-2026

04/22/2026

Graduating senior Catie Cunningham has gifted three watercolors she painted inspired by her work with the Inclusive History Project. Read more on our blog: https://libguides.umflint.edu/blogs/system/student-employee-gifts-art

University of Michigan-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education