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

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Novi Public Library
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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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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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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. 

 

 

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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
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Event Details:

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

 

 

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
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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).


 

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!

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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: 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

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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

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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 3

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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

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.

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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.

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!

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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: Silver Strings Dulcimer

 

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

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.

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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.

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+

Upcoming
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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+

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.

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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:

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.

ICUBE TEEN INVASION: Zines, Blackout Poetry, and Learn to Crochet

Thursday, August 7, 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!

Tuesday Tunes on the Patio

Tuesday, August 12, 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: Jim Duprey (playing everything from Sinatra to Jimmy Buffett)

 

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: Jim Duprey (playing everything from Sinatra to Jimmy Buffett)

 

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

Library Closed

All Day
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Saturday, August 16 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Saturday, August 16 at 10am.

Tuesday Tunes on the Patio

Tuesday, August 19, 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: Matt Watroba (folk music)

 

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: Matt Watroba (folk music)

 

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, August 19, 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. 

 

 

Upcoming
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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.