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November Gale Storms: Great Lakes Storms of the Century

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chronicling modern storms from 1905 to 1975, Ric Mixter shares not only insight and rare survivor interviews from autumn gales, but also first hand accounts of dives to freighters ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Chronicling modern storms from 1905 to 1975, Ric Mixter shares not only insight and rare survivor interviews from autumn gales, but also first hand accounts of dives to freighters lost to the winds.

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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.

Library Closes at 5pm

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Novi Public Library

The Novi Public Library will be closing at 5pm. We will reopen on Saturday, November 23 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Novi Public Library will be closing at 5pm. We will reopen on Saturday, November 23 at 10am.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogical Assistance

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Local History Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Northville Genealogical Society will be offering free genealogical research assistance on the 4th Monday of each month from 12-2pm. Drop in to ask questions, get help...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission
Event Details:

The Northville Genealogical Society will be offering free genealogical research assistance on the 4th Monday of each month from 12-2pm. Drop in to ask questions, get help on ancestry, databases, and more. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Idea Book Club

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A book club, what a novel idea! Come prepared to discuss the book!What book are we reading? The Night Watchman by Louise Erdich If you have not registered, we still encourage ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

A book club, what a novel idea! Come prepared to discuss the book!

What book are we reading? The Night Watchman by Louise Erdich

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

For the Love of Poetry

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
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 and writing  poems, and being introdu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 and writing  poems, and being introduced to a poet.

Library Closed

11/27/2024 @ 5:00pm to 12/01/2024 @ 6:00pm
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Monday, December 2 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Monday, December 2 at 10am.

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

Local History Room Office Hours

Monday, December 2, 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, December 2, 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: 36
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 "Adults" group.

Masterpiece Monday

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Masterpiece Monday:

Join us to recreate a painted masterpiece of your very own! Explore an influential work of art and then follow along to paint your own version on canvas. Supplies are provided.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Join us to recreate a painted masterpiece of your very own! Explore an influential work of art and then follow along to paint your own version on canvas. Supplies are provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Korean Conversation Group

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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
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 conso...

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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. All levels welcome to attend.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novi Mental Health Alliance Meeting

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The mission of this group is to raise mental health awareness, well-being, and self-efficacy in the Novi Community School District’s (NCSD) K-12 system for students, with the suppo...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

The mission of this group is to raise mental health awareness, well-being, and self-efficacy in the Novi Community School District’s (NCSD) K-12 system for students, with the support of parents, staff, and community members.  

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

Japanese Conversation Group

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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
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 16+

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
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 16+

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.

Gingerbread House Decorating

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Family
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun filled evening of building, designing, and decorating your own gingerbread house. All supplies will be provided. Note: You can only register as a team with a ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun filled evening of building, designing, and decorating your own gingerbread house. 

All supplies will be provided. 

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 "Adults" group.

Photography Club Meeting

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Novi Photography Club is a members-only group that welcomes photography enthusiasts who are interested in sharing and improving their photographic skills. Participate in monthl...

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

The Novi Photography Club is a members-only group that welcomes photography enthusiasts who are interested in sharing and improving their photographic skills. Participate in monthly workshops and photo shoots.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cozy Silent Reading Party

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring a blanket, wear comfy clothes, and curl up with a good book! Join us for a cozy Silent Reading Party!When you arrive, grab a coffee or hot chocolate and discuss your cur...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring a blanket, wear comfy clothes, and curl up with a good book! 

Join us for a cozy Silent Reading Party!

When you arrive, grab a coffee or hot chocolate and discuss your current read. 

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.

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 49

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

Local History Room Office Hours

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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, December 16, 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: 38
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Hola amigos! All levels of Spanish speakers from ZERO to NATIVE are welcome to join us! NEW TIME STARTING IN JUNE!! 6:30-8pm!!  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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

NEW TIME STARTING IN JUNE!! 6:30-8pm!!

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novi Historical Commission Meeting

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The City of Novi's Historical Commission's monthly meeting. Commission members will discuss ongoing and new projectsOpen to The Public. 

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission
Event Details:

The City of Novi's Historical Commission's monthly meeting. Commission members will discuss ongoing and new projects
Open to The Public. 

Library Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Thursday, December 26 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Thursday, December 26 at 10am.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

To schedule an appointment, please click here or log onto redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: NoviLibrary) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 

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

To schedule an appointment, please click here or log onto redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: NoviLibrar

Library Closed

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10am.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Multicultural Book Club @ Lakeshore Park

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This months discussion will be about  All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir.Summary:Lahore, Pakistan. Then.Misbah is a dreamer and storyteller, newly married to Toufiq in an arranged mat...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This months discussion will be about  All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir.

Summary: