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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, June 4, 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+

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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+

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For the Love of Poetry

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Do you love poetry? Do you also write poetry? If your answer is “yes", then please join fellow poetry lovers  for reading, analyzing, writing  poems, and having fun. The event is going to be on every second Monday of the month. 

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love poetry? Do you also write poetry? If your answer is “yes", then please join fellow poetry lovers  for reading, analyzing, writing  poems, and having fun. The event is going to be on every second Monday of the month. 

Mad Science

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, All Ages

Mad Science's Color Your World assembly features colorful chemical reactions, a rainbow maker that uses heat and ice, fun with colors using the pH scale, wind bags used by volunteers to make their own rainbow display and so much more!

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

Mad Science's Color Your World assembly features colorful chemical reactions, a rainbow maker that uses heat and ice, fun with colors using the pH scale, wind bags used by volunteers to make their own rainbow display and so much more!

Cover of The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan.

Club Half-Blood

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens

Calling all fans of mythology, monsters, and mayhem! Whether you have read Rick Riordan's books before or not, join our monthly club for book talk, snacks, games, and crafts inspired by the books!

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

Calling all fans of mythology, monsters, and mayhem! Whether you have read Rick Riordan's books before or not, join our monthly club for book talk, snacks, games, and crafts inspired by the books!

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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.

Library Closed

All Day
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Monday, June 16 at 10am.

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Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Monday, June 16 at 10am.

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Let's Talk About Travel

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Story Time Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Just in time before Summer begins, you are invited to a storytelling hour to share your stories about your most memorable travel adventures.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Just in time before Summer begins, you are invited to a storytelling hour to share your stories about your most memorable travel adventures.

Spanish conversation Group 3rd tuesday of each month from 5-6:30pm. Registration required

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Hola amigos! All levels of Spanish speakers from ZERO to NATIVE are welcome to join us!  High school students welcome. 

 

 

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

Hola amigos! All levels of Spanish speakers from ZERO to NATIVE are welcome to join us!  High school students welcome. 

 

 

Library Closed

All Day
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Friday, June 20 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Friday, June 20 at 10am.

June Tween Grab and Go Kit

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

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 4-8. 

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Information Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: Tweens
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 4-8. 

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Treat Your Shelf Book Exchange

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Please bring no more than 5 books you're willing to part with. Each table will have different genre designations.

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please bring no more than 5 books you're willing to part with. Each table will have different genre designations.

Drummunity

Wednesday, June 25, 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

Join percussionist Lori Fithian for Drummunity! She'll bring the drums, you get to play them! Rhythmic fun for everyone! Bring the whole family.

 

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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:

Join percussionist Lori Fithian for Drummunity! She'll bring the drums, you get to play them! Rhythmic fun for everyone! Bring the whole family.

 

ICUBE TEEN INVASION: Retro Shrinky-Dinks

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
iCube Makerspace at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, iCube, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens

Drop in at the iCube makerspace for TEEN ONLY crafts this summer!

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: iCube Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, iCube, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Drop in at the iCube makerspace for TEEN ONLY crafts this summer!

Promotional graphic for the NO-VI Chess Club. The text reads: 'NO-VI Chess Club. Ages 5 to Adult. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary.' The background features a silver king chess piece in focus on a black and white chessboard, with a blurred gold piece lying down in the background.

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whole 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, ...

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required

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).


 

Library Closed

All Day 7/4 - 7/6
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Monday, July 7 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Monday, July 7 at 10am.

Tuesday Tunes on the Patio

Tuesday, July 8, 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: Dan and Fred (Oldies, Familiar Tunes) 

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

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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: Dan and Fred (Oldies, Familiar Tunes) 

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

Tuesday Tunes on the Patio

Tuesday, July 15, 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: Sheila Landis (rhythmic poetry, blues, bebop, pop, and jazz award winning artist)

 

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

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Register Now
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: Sheila Landis (rhythmic poetry, blues, bebop, pop, and jazz award winning artist)

 

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

Spanish conversation Group 3rd tuesday of each month from 5-6:30pm. Registration required

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Hola amigos! All levels of Spanish speakers from ZERO to NATIVE are welcome to join us!  High school students welcome. 

 

 

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

Hola amigos! All levels of Spanish speakers from ZERO to NATIVE are welcome to join us!  High school students welcome. 

 

 

COLLAGE ART - Tween

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Tweens joins us at the library to make collages using a variety of art materials. 

Grades: 5-8

Registration Begins: One month prior

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tweens joins us at the library to make collages using a variety of art materials. 

Grades: 5-8

Registration Begins: One month prior

ICUBE TEEN INVASION: Miniature Bookcases

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
iCube Makerspace at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, iCube, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens

Drop in at the iCube makerspace for TEEN ONLY crafts this summer!

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: iCube Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, iCube, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Drop in at the iCube makerspace for TEEN ONLY crafts this summer!

Promotional graphic for the NO-VI Chess Club. The text reads: 'NO-VI Chess Club. Ages 5 to Adult. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary.' The background features a silver king chess piece in focus on a black and white chessboard, with a blurred gold piece lying down in the background.

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whole 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, ...

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required

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).


 

July Tween Grab and Go Kit

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

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 4-8. 

View Details
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Information Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: Tweens
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 4-8. 

Tuesday Tunes on the Patio

Tuesday, July 22, 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: Al Carmichael (Familiar Oldies)

 

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

Open
Register Now
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: Al Carmichael (Familiar Oldies)

 

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

Tie Dye: Session 1

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Learn about the art of tie dying and create your own colorful socks! Please only register for one session.

Grades: 5-12

Upcoming
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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the art of tie dying and create your own colorful socks! Please only register for one session.

Grades: 5-12

Tie Dye: Session 2

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Learn about the art of tie dying and create your own colorful socks! Please only register for one session.

Grades: 5-12

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the art of tie dying and create your own colorful socks! Please only register for one session.

Grades: 5-12