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Human Library Readers

10/01/2024 @ 11:00am to 10/31/2024 @ 8:00pm
Library - 1st Floor at Novi Public Library
Event Details:

Attention Human Library readers, Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2000, the HUMAN LIBRARY is now hosted globally in over 80 countries. The model is that each person sharing t...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Library - 1st Floor
Event Details:

Attention Human Library readers, 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Space:

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open ...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

Coffee With The Superintendent

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
East Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Coffee with the Superintendent:

Join Superintendent Benjamin Mainka for a discussion on current topics relating to the schools.

Event Details:

 Rosa Johnson, Director of Mental Health and Wellness as well as the Novi Mental Health Alliance will also discuss what the district is doing in these respective areas.

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Event Details:

Join Superintendent Benjamin Mainka for a discussion on current topics relating to the schools.

 Rosa Johnson, Director of Mental Health and Wellness as well as the Novi Mental Health Alliance will also discuss what the district is doing in these respective areas.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Club Half-Blood

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all fans of Greek mythology, monsters, and mayhem! Whether you have read the Percy Jackson series before or not, join our monthly club for book talk, snacks, games, and cra...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Calling all fans of Greek mythology, monsters, and mayhem! Whether you have read the Percy Jackson series before or not, join our monthly club for book talk, snacks, games, and crafts inspired by the books!

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.

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
NO-VI Chess Club:

Join our NO-VI Chess Club to participate, learn and sharpen your chess skill. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. This program will include lectures, practice games, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Join our NO-VI Chess Club to participate, learn and sharpen your chess skill. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. This program will include lectures, practice games, game analysis, and other components of chess training. Limited number of chess boards, timers, and rule books are provided (sponsored by a generous library donor). Please bring your own board.

Registration is required for each session. Ages 5 and up welcome (caregivers are expected to accompany their child to the program if under the age of 12).


 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner English Language Lessons

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is for adult beginners who recently arrived in USA/Michigan. We will have conversation time for listening, speaking, and writing. Also, a discussion of topics that are f...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

This class is for adult beginners who recently arrived in USA/Michigan. We will have conversation time for listening, speaking, and writing. Also, a discussion of topics that are for the beginner level.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate/Advanced English Language Lessons

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

These sessions will be for intermediate/advanced level adults. We will discuss a variety of subjects during our 8 weeks of class. Also, friendly conversations with other students, ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

These sessions will be for intermediate/advanced level adults. We will discuss a variety of subjects during our 8 weeks of class. Also, friendly conversations with other students, listening and speaking in English.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Space:

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open ...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Open House

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Family, Friends of the Library, Historical Commission, Library Board
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The Novi Public Library invites you to an open house! Come visit and learn more about YOUR Library!Get a card or renew the one you have (photo ID required)Go on a library scavenger...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library, Historical Commission, Library Board
Event Details:

The Novi Public Library invites you to an open house! Come visit and learn more about YOUR Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Day at Novi Library

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Older Adults...join us for a day just for you.10am---Coffee & Donuts10:30am-1:30pm Breakout Sessions throughout the library (Arts & Crafts, Game Time, Health & Wellness...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Older Adults...join us for a day just for you.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Local History Room Office Hours

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Local History Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Local History Room Office Hours:

Come to the Local History Room for assistance or just to meet commission members and learn about Novi's history.  

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission

Come to the Local History Room for assistance or just to meet commission members and learn about Novi's history.
 


 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

An Evening of English

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of learning English. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice your conversational skills. Great for all levels. Registration Required. No childcare provided. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of learning English. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice your conversational skills. Great for all levels. Registration Required. No childcare provided. Ages 18+

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Time for Twos & Threes

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and activities that promote early literacy for children 2-3 years-old with their caregiver. Siblings welcome. No registration is r...

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

Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and activities that promote early literacy for children 2-3 years-old with their caregiver. 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.

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoon Read Book Club

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an Afternoon Read! Read the selected title and come prepared to discuss!What Are we Reading? River of the Gods by Candice Millard If you have not registered, we st...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an Afternoon Read! Read the selected title and come prepared to discuss!

What Are we Reading? River of the Gods by Candice Millard

 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Space:

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open ...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Baby Time

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

In this lap-sit program, babies 0-12 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, bouncing rhymes, songs, and fingerplays to promote early literacy and socialization. Fun and age-...

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

In this lap-sit program, babies 0-12 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, bouncing rhymes, songs, and fingerplays to promote early literacy and socialization. Fun and age-appropriate toys will be brought out at the end of story time.

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.

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Tot Time

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that promote early literacy. This story time is designed for children 13-23 months with their caregiver. Siblings we...

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

Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that promote early literacy. This story time is designed for children 13-23 months with their caregiver. Siblings welcome.

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.

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Space:

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open ...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the Novi Public Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Board meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Library's Board Room on the 2nd Floor. Everyone is welcome to the meetings and we cordially in...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Board meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Library's Board Room on the 2nd Floor. Everyone is welcome to the meetings and we cordially invite you to attend and become our friend.

Knit 2gether Knitting group

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Fun For Fours & Fives

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Story Time Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Designed to encourage a love of reading, this story time offers 4-5 year-olds their own time for stories, songs, conversation and kid fun. Children may choose to attend this story ...

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

Designed to encourage a love of reading, this story time offers 4-5 year-olds their own time for stories, songs, conversation and kid fun.

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.

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Space:

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open ...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

No Required Reading Book Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Need a break from reading for school? Come to the No Required Reading Book Club, our book club for teens! Each month we will pick a new book to read, and then come together the nex...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Need a break from reading for school? Come to the No Required Reading Book Club, our book club for teens! Each month we will pick a new book to read, and then come together the next month to discuss our thoughts and feelings about the book.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Youth Halloween Grab and Go Kit

All Day
Information Desk - 1st Floor at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Grab & Go
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Stop by the Library beginning at 10am to pick up a youth graband go kit. Kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis andwhile supplies last. Limit 1 kit per child. Grades...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Information Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Grab & Go
Event Details:

Stop by the Library beginning at 10am to pick up a youth grab
and go kit. Kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and
while supplies last. Limit 1 kit per child. Grades K - 4.