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Tamil Summer Read-A-Thon

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

This five week workshop is designed to help your child read Tamil fluently and quickly with interactive lessons and fun filled activities provided by our experienced teachers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

This five week workshop is designed to help your child read Tamil fluently and quickly with interactive lessons and fun filled activities provided by our experienced teachers.

Disclaimer(s)

Attending With or Without an Adult

Parents, guardians or caregivers of children under the age of seven (7) years must be responsible for maintaining visual contact with and must be in the presence of their child at all times. Parents, guardians or caregivers of children between seven (7) and eleven (11) years old must remain at the Library but not necessarily in visual contact with their child. Click here to read our Unattended Child policy.

Family Story Time with a tree coming out of a book

Family Story Time

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Click here to view our Unattended Child policy.

Family Story Time with a tree coming out of a book

Family Story Time

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Click here to view our Unattended Child policy.

Picture of sewing supplies and fabric.

Beginner Sewing Class - Zippered Pouch

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
iCube Makerspace at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, iCube
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

This beginner sewing class will teach introductory information such as terminology, how to thread a sewing machine, how to wind a bobbin, and basic stitches. With this information, students will be able to make their own custom zippered pouch.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: iCube Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, iCube
Registration Required
Event Details:

This beginner sewing class will teach introductory information such as terminology, how to thread a sewing machine, how to wind a bobbin, and basic stitches. With this information, students will be able to make their own custom zippered pouch.

Artistic collage of vintage newspaper clippings, flowers, and landscapes divided into triangular segments. Center circle reads 'Collage for Adults 18+.

Adult Collage

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library

Gather together to create your own collages. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

Ages: 18+ 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather together to create your own collages. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

Ages: 18+ 

Tuesday Tunes on the Patio

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Patio at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Family, Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Tuesday Tunes:

Bring a lunch or purchase food from our Cafe and enjoy live music, and good company on the patio.  Children can participate in outdoor games. Concert will be held in meeting r...

Today's performer: Silver Strings Dulcimer

 

Thank you to Diversified Members Credit Union for sponsoring this concert series!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a lunch or purchase food from our Cafe and enjoy live music, and good company on the patio.  Children can participate in outdoor games. Concert will be held in meeting room if inclement weather.

Music brought to you by the Friends of Novi Library.

Today's performer: Silver Strings Dulcimer

 

Thank you to Diversified Members Credit Union for sponsoring this concert series!

Three preschool-aged children smiling while painting at a table. Colorful and playful border surrounds the text 'Preschool Art Party – Ages 3–5.

Preschool Art Party

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for an afternoon of fun arts and crafts just for preschoolers.

Age: 3-5 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of fun arts and crafts just for preschoolers.

Age: 3-5 

The Marvel Superhero in Real Time

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Jerry DeCaire, MARVEL Comics artist for Wolverine, Thor and other world-famous superheroes, presents his own signature, live drawing performance.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jerry DeCaire, MARVEL Comics artist for Wolverine, Thor and other world-famous superheroes, presents his own signature, live drawing performance.

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Human Library Open Call for Volunteer Books

All Day 7/31 - 9/2
Virtual

We are currently in the process of recruiting human "books"! In the best sense of the word, The Human Library is a library of people and their experiences with prejudice. However, instead of books, actual humans are on loan for conversations.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Event Details:

We are currently in the process of recruiting human "books"! In the best sense of the word, The Human Library is a library of people and their experiences with prejudice. However, instead of books, actual humans are on loan for conversations.

Knit 2gether Knitting group

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit 2gether:

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

Family Story Time with a tree coming out of a book

Family Story Time

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Click here to view our Unattended Child policy.

Summer Songfest

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Family, Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Summer Songfest:

Enjoy the summer at Paradise Park with lively music from great area bands, brought to you by the Friends of the Novi Library. Event is free and will be hel...

Tonight's Performer: Vanessa Carr featuring "Iconic Divas"

Feel free to wear dressy attire for this elegant affair.      

 

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the summer at Paradise Park with lively music from great area bands, brought to you by the Friends of the Novi Library. Event is free and will be held under an outdoor, covered pavilion. Arrive at 6pm for cash bar, food service, attractions and games which are available for purchase.

Paradise Park is located at 45799 Grand River Ave, Novi.

 

Tonight's Performer: Vanessa Carr featuring "Iconic Divas"

Feel free to wear dressy attire for this elegant affair.      

 

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Tamil Summer Read-A-Thon

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

This five week workshop is designed to help your child read Tamil fluently and quickly with interactive lessons and fun filled activities provided by our experienced teachers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

This five week workshop is designed to help your child read Tamil fluently and quickly with interactive lessons and fun filled activities provided by our experienced teachers.

Disclaimer(s)

Attending With or Without an Adult

Parents, guardians or caregivers of children under the age of seven (7) years must be responsible for maintaining visual contact with and must be in the presence of their child at all times. Parents, guardians or caregivers of children between seven (7) and eleven (11) years old must remain at the Library but not necessarily in visual contact with their child. Click here to read our Unattended Child policy.

Family Story Time with a tree coming out of a book

Family Story Time

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Click here to view our Unattended Child policy.

Family Story Time with a tree coming out of a book

Family Story Time

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Click here to view our Unattended Child policy.

Abstract background with swirls of paint and a photo of a colorful wall art installation. Text reads 'Novi Public Library Art Tour – Ages 18+.

Art Tour at Novi Public Library

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults

The Art Tour at Novi Public Library is a guided program designed to showcase the artwork in and around the Library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Art Tour at Novi Public Library is a guided program designed to showcase the artwork in and around the Library.

Abstract background with swirls of paint and a photo of a colorful wall art installation. Text reads 'Novi Public Library Art Tour – Ages 18+.

Art Tour at Novi Public Library

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults

The Art Tour at Novi Public Library is a guided program designed to showcase the artwork in and around the Library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Art Tour at Novi Public Library is a guided program designed to showcase the artwork in and around the Library.

NO STORYTIME August 4th - September 14th

All Day 8/4 - 8/14
Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth

NO STORYTIME August 4th - September 14th

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

NO STORYTIME August 4th - September 14th

Korean Conversation Group

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults

안녕하세요! Interested in Korean culture and language? Join us for a free monthly lesson. Participants will engage in fun activities using basic words and sentences while learning consonants and vowels.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

안녕하세요! Interested in Korean culture and language? Join us for a free monthly lesson. Participants will engage in fun activities using basic words and sentences while learning consonants and vowels.

Image promoting the Virtual Business Book Club. Image is of a laptop. On the laptop screen is an image of a book with a black cover and the words Virtual Business Book Club.

Business Book Club - Virtual

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Business/Career, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join our Virtual Business Book Club, a monthly gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business/Career, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Virtual Business Book Club, a monthly gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

Lego Club

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
East Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Lego Club:

Join us once a month for Lego show-and-tell and building activities. We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Join us once a month for Lego show-and-tell and building activities. We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination.

Japanese Conversation Group 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm, registration required. Knowledge of hiragana and katakana required. Ages 16+

Japanese Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

こんにちは! Do you think your Japanese conversation skills are getting rusty? Let’s practice and learn Japanese together! Knowledge of Hiragana and Katakana required. Ages 13+

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

こんにちは! Do you think your Japanese conversation skills are getting rusty? Let’s practice and learn Japanese together! Knowledge of Hiragana and Katakana required. Ages 13+

A2 Magic: Art of Magic

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Imaginative magic, hilarious visual humor, and terrific audience interaction are in store as A2 Magic presents its "Best of the Best" material from over 18,000 children's and family performances.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Imaginative magic, hilarious visual humor, and terrific audience interaction are in store as A2 Magic presents its "Best of the Best" material from over 18,000 children's and family performances.

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Business Book Club

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Business/Career, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join our Business Book Club, a monthly gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business/Career, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Business Book Club, a monthly gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.