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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, January 8, 2026 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
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).


 

"Taste the Season" Roots & Shoots

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Explore the flavors of winter root vegetables and their use. Sample raw and lightly pickled tastings of carrots, radishes, turnips, kohlrabi, and microgreens (paired with dips or spreads). Learn how to tell a “good” root from a woody one

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the flavors of winter root vegetables and their use. Sample raw and lightly pickled tastings of carrots, radishes, turnips, kohlrabi, and microgreens (paired with dips or spreads). Learn how to tell a “good” root from a woody one

A flyer with the title “Sweet Dreams: Healthy Sleep for Infants, Toddlers, and their Families.” Below, the text reads “Virtual – On Zoom.” The bottom features the Novi Public Library and Early On Michigan logos. Illustrations show a crescent moon with a sleeping face and a bunny sleeping on a blue cloud.

Sweet Dreams: Healthy Sleep for Infants, Toddlers, and their Families - Virtual

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

How can you help your child learn to fall asleep and stay asleep? What is considered to be "good sleep" at different ages and developmental stages? What might be happening to interrupt your child's sleep?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

How can you help your child learn to fall asleep and stay asleep? What is considered to be "good sleep" at different ages and developmental stages? What might be happening to interrupt your child's sleep?

Picture of sewing supplies and fabric.

Beginner Sewing Class - Pillowcase

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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 pillowcase.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 pillowcase.

Promotional image for the Novi Public Library Art Tour. The design shows a gallery-style wall with three framed artworks under hanging lights. The text “Novi Public Library” appears above the artworks, and “Art Tour” appears below. The displayed artworks include an illustration of a person reading with children, an abstract sculpture of intertwined brown ribbons, and a colorful geometric painting with squares in various bright shades.

Art Tour at Novi Public Library

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural/International
Age Group:
Adults

The Art Tour at Novi Public Library is a guided program designed to showcase the artwork in and around the Library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural/International
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Art Tour at Novi Public Library is a guided program designed to showcase the artwork in and around the Library.

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All Day
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Tuesday, January 20 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Tuesday, January 20 at 10am.

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Evening of English

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
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.

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

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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
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. 

 

 

Korean Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

ALL NEW DAY & TIME. 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International
Registration Required
Event Details:

ALL NEW DAY & TIME. 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.

Strange Lands Book Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Delve into far-flung and fantastical worlds with NPL! We explore all that speculative fiction has to offer, from sci-fi to fantasy, and everything in between. 

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

Delve into far-flung and fantastical worlds with NPL! We explore all that speculative fiction has to offer, from sci-fi to fantasy, and everything in between. 

Masterpiece Monday

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in painting a work of art in a relaxed and inviting group setting! Each meeting we will focus on a new artist and subject matter. All supplies are provided. 

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

Join us in painting a work of art in a relaxed and inviting group setting! Each meeting we will focus on a new artist and subject matter. All supplies are provided. 

Graphic with a chalkboard background featuring playful doodles of a sun and colorful music notes. The main text reads, “Early Childhood Educator Workshop.” Below it, in yellow script, the subtitle says, “Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Songs & Rhymes.”

RTRM - Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Songs & Rhymes - A Workshop for Early Childhood Educators (RTRM)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Songs & Rhymes - A Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Songs & Rhymes - A Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

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, January 29, 2026 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
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).


 

Novi Mental Health Alliance Meeting

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults

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.  

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.  

Graphic of a laptop screen with “Virtual Business Book Club” on the left. On the right is the bright yellow cover of Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman, showing a lightbulb filled with small images of people.

Business Book Club - Virtual

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Business/Career, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join our Virtual Business Book Club, a monthly online gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business/Career, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Virtual Business Book Club, a monthly online gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

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Evening of English

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
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.

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, February 4, 2026 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
Registration Required
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+

Graphic with a blue background and books along the bottom edge. Text on the left reads “Business Book Club.” On the right is the yellow cover of Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman, showing a lightbulb filled with small images of people.

Business Book Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Business/Career, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join our Business Book Club, a monthly gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business/Career, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Business Book Club, a monthly gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

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, February 12, 2026 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
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).


 

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Evening of English

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
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.

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

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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
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. 

 

 

Korean Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

ALL NEW DAY & TIME. 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International
Registration Required
Event Details:

ALL NEW DAY & TIME. 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.

Picture of Baby Lock Vibrant serger sewing machine threaded with red cone thread.

Introduction to Serger Basics

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
iCube Makerspace at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, iCube
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

This beginner sewing class will explore a type of sewing machine called a serger. We will learn how to thread and use a serger to create a more finished, professional looking, and durable seam.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 explore a type of sewing machine called a serger. We will learn how to thread and use a serger to create a more finished, professional looking, and durable seam.

Graphic with a chalkboard background decorated with doodles of open books. The main text reads, “Early Childhood Educator Workshop.” Below it, in yellow script, the subtitle says, “Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Books.”

Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Books - A Workshop for Early Childhood Educators (RTRM)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Books - A Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Books - A Workshop for Early Childhood Educators