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Family Story Time with a tree coming out of a book

Family Story Time

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Click here to view our Unattended Child policy.

Family Story Time with a tree coming out of a book

Family Story Time

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

View Details
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Click here to view our Unattended Child policy.

Masterpiece Monday

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Masterpiece Monday:

Join us in painting a work of art. Participate in a drawing for fun prizes related to the painting. Supplies are provided.

Join us in painting a work of art. Participate in a drawing for fun prizes related to the painting. Supplies are provided.

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

Join us in painting a work of art. Participate in a drawing for fun prizes related to the painting. Supplies are provided.

Join us in painting a work of art. Participate in a drawing for fun prizes related to the painting. Supplies are provided.

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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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!

A messy art table with open paint jars, brushes, and a child’s hands covered in paint. Center text reads 'Open Art Studio – Grades 5–8.

Open Art Studio

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens

"Color your world" with an evening of art making! Students are welcome to join us for a variety of craft making activities.  We supply the materials, you supply the creativity!

Grade: 5-8 

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Color your world" with an evening of art making! Students are welcome to join us for a variety of craft making activities.  We supply the materials, you supply the creativity!

Grade: 5-8 

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
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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

Villa Barr Artist in Residence, Dr. Martie Geiger-Ho, Terraformation Series, image of pink pot

Villa Barr Artist in Residence, Dr. Martie Geiger-Ho. Terraformation Series

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural/International
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ceramist, sculptor, photographer, researcher, and educator Dr.

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural/International
Registration Required
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Ceramist, sculptor, photographer, researcher, and educator Dr.

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

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Registration Required
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

"Adult Coloring Evening. June 25th and July 23rd 6-8pm at the Novi Public Library in the Boardroom"

Adult Coloring Evening

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults

Spend an evening relaxing and being creative at the library. Draw, color, or explore the iCube’s creative kits. You may also bring your own materials. 

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

Spend an evening relaxing and being creative at the library. Draw, color, or explore the iCube’s creative kits. You may also bring your own materials. 

Knit 2gether Knitting group

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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.

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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.

Family Story Time with a tree coming out of a book

Family Story Time

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

View Details
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Click here to view our Unattended Child policy.

The History of Pewabic Pottery

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Learn about the rich history of Pewabic Pottery, and discover what gives the studio's unique tilework and pottery its enduring popularity.

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the rich history of Pewabic Pottery, and discover what gives the studio's unique tilework and pottery its enduring popularity.

Summer Songfest

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Family, Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Summer Songfest:

Enjoy the summer at Paradise Park with lively music from great area bands, brought to you by the Friends of the Novi Library. Event is free and will be hel...

Tonight's Performer: Magic Bus

 

Summer Songfest is sponsored by:

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the summer at Paradise Park with lively music from great area bands, brought to you by the Friends of the Novi Library. Event is free and will be held under an outdoor, covered pavilion. Arrive at 6pm for cash bar, food service, attractions and games which are available for purchase.

Paradise Park is located at 45799 Grand River Ave, Novi.

 

Tonight's Performer: Magic Bus

 

Summer Songfest is sponsored by:

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Tamil Summer Read-A-Thon

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

This five week workshop is designed to help your child read Tamil fluently and quickly with interactive lessons and fun filled activities provided by our experienced teachers.

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

This five week workshop is designed to help your child read Tamil fluently and quickly with interactive lessons and fun filled activities provided by our experienced teachers.

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.

Family Story Time with a tree coming out of a book

Family Story Time

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

View Details
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Click here to view our Unattended Child policy.

Family Story Time with a tree coming out of a book

Family Story Time

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

View Details
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Click here to view our Unattended Child policy.

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.

Artistic collage of vintage newspaper clippings, flowers, and landscapes divided into triangular segments. Center circle reads 'Collage for Adults 18+.

Adult Collage

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library

Gather together to create your own collages. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

Ages: 18+ 

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
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Gather together to create your own collages. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

Ages: 18+ 

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!

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: Silver Strings Dulcimer

 

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

Three preschool-aged children smiling while painting at a table. Colorful and playful border surrounds the text 'Preschool Art Party – Ages 3–5.

Preschool Art Party

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for an afternoon of fun arts and crafts just for preschoolers.

Age: 3-5 

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
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Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of fun arts and crafts just for preschoolers.

Age: 3-5 

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.

Knit 2gether Knitting group

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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.

View Details
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.

Family Story Time with a tree coming out of a book

Family Story Time

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

View Details
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Click here to view our Unattended Child policy.