Calling All History Fans! Join us Nov. 6 to Learn How to Use Sloan's New Historical Research Tool, Finding Flint

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Subject: Calling All History Fans! Join us Nov. 6 to Learn How to Use Sloan's New Historical Research Tool, Finding Flint

Calling All Flint History Fans! Join us for a live demonstration of "Finding Flint," Sloan's new online research tool where the public can access historical content for free.*
Nov. 6, 2025

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sloan Museum, Green Learning Lab

Snacks and beverages will be included.
No registration required.

Questions? Contact Rachel Stock, Archivist
RStock@SloanLongway.org, (810) 237-3421.

Learn how to get digital access to photographs, manuscripts, ephemera, audio visual materials, scrapbooks and other unpublished materials from Flint and Genesee County from the convenience of your home. As a new platform, this is your chance to learn how "Finding Flint" is easily accessed and how to search for historical content. *This training will be recorded for the benefit of the public. Thank you for your interest in learning and educating others about this important new historical research tool! To learn more about "Finding Flint," click here.

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

Historical Book Club - FREE

3rd Saturday of the month | 10 a.m. at Sloan Museum of Discovery

All books are affiliated with Flint's storied history. Book Club will conclude with a special guided tour through the Sloan Museum History Gallery where club members can connect with the book's historical references through real-life museum artifacts. Advance registration is requested; walk-ins accepted. Learn more here. Click here to register.
*includes admission to the entire museum

Magic Tree House - Kids' Book Club - FREE

3rd Saturday of the month | 9 a.m.

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 9-9:45 a.m. at Sloan Museum of Discovery Learn more here. Click here to register.
*includes admission to the entire museum

Book #27: Thanksgiving on Thursday, by Mary Pope Osborne

Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books (ages 7-10 recommended).

LEGO® Club - FREE

Sat., Nov. 8, 2025 | 10-11:30 a.m.
Sloan Museum of Discovery | Discovery Lab Maker Space

In November, LEGO® clubbers will create a stop motion short film using characters and a fun scene to help tell the story! LEGO®club is FREE, included with museum general admission. No registration required. Learn more here.

Drag Queen Game Night - 21+ !

Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 | 7-11 p.m.

at Sloan Museum - FUN Gallery

Join the Queens for a night of 21+ entertainment and saucy comedy! This after hours evening includes several rounds of bingo for your chance to win fabulous prizes. Food and special alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Must be 21+ to attend, valid ID is REQUIRED to enter the event. Tickets are limited; purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. Tickets: $30/person

Learn more here. Buy tickets here.

Moonlight Salutations -

YOGA & Soundbath Under the Stars

Fri., Nov. 21, 2025 | 5:45-6:45 p.m.

at Longway Planetarium

$45/person

Learn more here. Register in advance here .

Longway Planetarium Show Schedule November 4-24, 2025

November "First Friday" live Presentation:

(Almost) 14 Billion Years of Nuclei

Friday, November 7, 2025 | 6 p.m. at Longway Planetarium Learn more and buy tickets here.

November "Second Fridays" live presentation

Science in Pop Culture, featuring Lord of the Rings: Part II

Friday, November 14, 2025 | 6 p.m. at Longway Planetarium, presented by Planetarium Coordinator, Robert Clayton

An insightful and fun look at the astronomy and cosmology in J.R.R Tolkien’s trilogy, ”Lord of the Rings.” This is part 2 of a two-part series. Learn more and buy tickets here.