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ESL Book Club

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:45am
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
ESL Book Discussion:

Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are...

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

Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are provided and must be picked up the 1st week of class. $7 book fee.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner English Language Lessons

Friday, October 25, 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: 0
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 25, 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: 0
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 "Adults" group.

Concert- Around the World with Vanessa Carr

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Back by popular demand, world-class entertainer Vanessa Carr presents her "showbiz pizazz" of international favorites. Come enjoy the musical journey of this dynamic performer...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 101
Event Details:

Back by popular demand, world-class entertainer Vanessa Carr presents her "showbiz pizazz" of international favorites. Come enjoy the musical journey of this dynamic performer. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres served at 2pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogical Assistance

Monday, October 28, 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.

ESL Book Club

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
ESL Book Discussion:

Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are...

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

Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are provided and must be picked up the 1st week of class. $7 book fee.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Idea Book Club

Monday, October 28, 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? Home Before Dark By Riley Sager If you have not registered, we still encourage you ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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

What book are we reading? Home Before Dark By Riley Sager

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Book Club

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:45am
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
ESL Book Discussion:

Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are...

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

Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are provided and must be picked up the 1st week of class. $7 book fee.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ladies Night Out

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ladies, leave the kids at home and join us for an awesome evening just for you! Come and enjoy wine tasting and have fun making dessert charcuterie boards including delectable trea...

Open
Required
Payment
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 76
Event Details:

Ladies, leave the kids at home and join us for an awesome evening just for you! Come and enjoy wine tasting and have fun making dessert charcuterie boards including delectable treats from a chocolate fountain. Learn to make fancy mocktails.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Document Donation Day

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Local History Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please come to the Local History Room at the Novi Public Library for an opportunity to donate to the collection.What the Local History room is looking for:Family photos from Novi e...

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

Please come to the Local History Room at the Novi Public Library for an opportunity to donate to the collection.

What the Local History room is looking for:

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

Local History Room Office Hours

Monday, November 4, 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.

ESL Book Club

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
ESL Book Discussion:

Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are...

Event Details:

Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL, Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are provided and must be picked up the 1st week of class. $7 book fee.

Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are provided and must be picked up the 1st week of class.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

An Evening of English

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth Activity 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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
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.

ESL Book Club

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:45am
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL, Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are provided and must be picked up the 1st week of class.

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

Japanese Conversation Group

Wednesday, November 6, 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+

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: 35
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.

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, November 7, 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, ...

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 56

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.

Photography Club Meeting

Thursday, November 7, 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.

Afternoon Read Book Club

Tuesday, November 12, 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? White Horse by Erika T. Wurth If you have not registered, we still enc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

What Are we Reading? White Horse by Erika T. Wurth

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends Kaleidoscope: Publishing Challenges in 2024

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Special Guest: Stephanie Williams, Director, Wayne State University PressWith more than two decades of experience in multiple marketing/promotions and directing roles, in both acad...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

Special Guest: Stephanie Williams, Director, Wayne State University Press

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

CRAFTASTIC WEDNESDAY: FELTED WOOL POM POM TRIVET

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

CRAFTASTIC WEDNESDAY: FELTED WOOL POM POM TRIVETWith holiday cooking around the corner, learn to make handmade felted wool pom poms, and then make a colorful trivet to protect surf...

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

CRAFTASTIC WEDNESDAY: FELTED WOOL POM POM TRIVET

With holiday cooking around the corner, learn to make handmade felted wool pom poms, and then make a colorful trivet to protect surfaces from hot dishes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the Novi Public Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 13, 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.

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, November 14, 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, ...

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 56

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.

Strange Lands Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Delve into far-flung and fantastical worlds with us! We'll explore the best that sci-fi and fantasy have to offer, then come together to discuss. Registration required.This month's...

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Delve into far-flung and fantastical worlds with us! We'll explore the best that sci-fi and fantasy have to offer, then come together to discuss. Registration required.

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

Local History Room Office Hours

Monday, November 18, 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.