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Knit 2gether Group

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit 2gether:

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

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

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Strange Lands Book Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 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. Registration required.

Upcoming
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. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tea Blend workshop

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create a personalized blend to take home. Choose from four different recipes, or mix and match to create something unique.

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

Experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create a personalized blend to take home. Choose from four different recipes, or mix and match to create something unique.

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

Copy of Beginner Sewing Class - Zippered Pouch

Saturday, November 22, 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.

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 zippered pouch.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogical Assistance

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Local History Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
Adults

The Northville Genealogical Society will be offering free genealogical research assistance on the 4th Monday of each month from 12-2pm.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Novel Idea Book Club

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

A book club, what a novel idea! Read the selected title and come prepared to discuss! 

What are we reading? Poor Things by Alasdair Gray

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

A book club, what a novel idea! Read the selected title and come prepared to discuss! 

What are we reading? Poor Things by Alasdair Gray

Library Closes at 5pm

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Monday, December 1 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Monday, December 1 at 10am.

Library Closed

All Day 11/27 - 11/30
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Monday, December 1 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Monday, December 1 at 10am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Local History Room Office Hours

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Local History Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
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: 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

Novi Mental Health Alliance Meeting

Monday, December 1, 2025 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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Korean Conversation Group

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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

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: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pages to Pages: ESL/ELL Bookclub

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your English while reading a book with friends! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the sixteen-week session. This book club meets every other week.

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

Improve your English while reading a book with friends! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the sixteen-week session. This book club meets every other week.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Evening of English

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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.

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

Japanese Conversation Group

Wednesday, December 3, 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
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+

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit 2gether Group

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit 2gether:

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

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

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pages to Pages: ESL/ELL Bookclub

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your English while reading a book with friends! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the sixteen-week session. This book club meets every other week.

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

Improve your English while reading a book with friends! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the sixteen-week session. This book club meets every other week.

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

Silent Reading Party

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a cozy silent reading party. We will chat a bit at the start and end about our books, but the rest of the time is reading time! Bring a book, magazine, or other reading material. The vibes will be cozy!

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

Join us for a cozy silent reading party. We will chat a bit at the start and end about our books, but the rest of the time is reading time! Bring a book, magazine, or other reading material. The vibes will be cozy!

This event is in the "Adults" group

On The Road Bus Trip to The Fox Theatre-Detroit

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this popular bus trip. We will dine at Encore Catering & Banquet Center for an elegant buffet. We will then enjoy the magic of "NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet" at the Fox Theatre.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join us for this popular bus trip. We will dine at Encore Catering & Banquet Center for an elegant buffet. We will then enjoy the magic of "NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet" at the Fox Theatre.

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

For the Love of Poetry @ Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
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 and writing  poems, and being introduced to a poet.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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 and writing  poems, and being introduced to a poet.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craftastic Wednesday: Decoupage Air Dry Clay Ornaments

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
iCube Makerspace at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to decoupage air dry clay ornaments to add a unique touch to your holiday decorations. These are perfect for hanging on a tree, gifting to loved ones, or decorating your home for the holidays.

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

Learn how to decoupage air dry clay ornaments to add a unique touch to your holiday decorations. These are perfect for hanging on a tree, gifting to loved ones, or decorating your home for the holidays.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit 2gether Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit 2gether:

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

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

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

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 11, 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, ...

Open
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).


 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Local History Room Office Hours

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Local History Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
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: 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.