Event List

Filters
Age Group

Knit 2gether Knitting group

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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.

Fun for Fours & Fives with a house coming out of a book

Fun for Fours & Fives

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Story Time Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Designed to encourage a love of reading, this story time offers 4-5 year-olds their own time for stories, songs, conversation and kid fun. Children may choose to attend this story ...

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

Designed to encourage a love of reading, this story time offers 4-5 year-olds their own time for stories, songs, conversation and kid fun.

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.

Summer Songfest

Thursday, August 1, 2024 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...

Event Details:

Today's Performer: The Back Beats (A Beatles Tribute)Today's meal available for purchase: Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Brownies

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 129
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.

 

Today's Performer: The Back Beats (A Beatles Tribute)

Today's meal available for purchase: Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Brownies

Photography Club Meeting

Thursday, August 1, 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.

Youth Grab and Go Kit: STEM Parachute

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
1st Floor Information Desk at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Grab & Go, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Stop by the Library beginning at 10am to pick up a youth grab and go kit. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies last. Limit 1 kit per child.Kits...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 1st Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab & Go, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Stop by the Library beginning at 10am to pick up a youth grab and go kit. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies last. Limit 1 kit per child.

Tamil Summer Read-A-Thon

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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. We w...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
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.

Lego Club

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Lego Club:

Join us once a month for Lego show-and-tell and building activities. We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination.

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

Join us once a month for Lego show-and-tell and building activities. We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination.

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.

Escape Room Novi: Mobile Trailer

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:15pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. Yo...

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. 

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.

Escape Room Novi: Mobile Trailer

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:15pm - 6:30pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. Yo...

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. 

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.

Escape Room Novi: Mobile Trailer

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 6:45pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. Yo...

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. 

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.

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, August 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
East Meeting 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+

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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+

Escape Room Novi: Mobile Trailer

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:45pm - 7:00pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. Yo...

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. 

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.

Photography Club Meeting

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Activity 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...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity 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.

Escape Room Novi: Mobile Trailer

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:15pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. Yo...

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. 

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.

Escape Room Novi: Mobile Trailer

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:30pm - 7:45pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. Yo...

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. 

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.

Knit 2gether Knitting group

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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 Closed

All Day
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Saturday, August 10 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Saturday, August 10 at 10am.

Adventure Begins at Your Library

Summer Reading Ends!

All Day
1st Floor Information Desk at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Our 2024 Summer Reading Program will begin on Monday, June 3 and run through Saturday, August 10. All ages, including youth, tweens, teens, and adults, are welcome to participate. ...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 1st Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Our 2024 Summer Reading Program will begin on Monday, June 3 and run through Saturday, August 10. All ages, including youth, tweens, teens, and adults, are welcome to participate.

Tamil Summer Read-A-Thon

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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. We w...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
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.

Adventure begins at your library

Grades 1-12 Summer Reading Finale Parties @ Paradise Park

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! A link to sign up for the party will be will be available on Beanstack once you receive your final “Complete Challenge” badge and will also be sent to you...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! A link to sign up for the party will be will be available on Beanstack once you receive your final “Complete Challenge” badge and will also be sent to you at the email address on your account.

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.

Tuesday Tunes on the Patio

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 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...

Event Details:

Today's Performer: Al Carmichael (familiar oldies)

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 76
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)

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.

Cover of "Heartland" by Sarah Smarsh

Afternoon Read Book Club

Tuesday, August 13, 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? Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke by Sarah Smarsh

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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

What Are we Reading? Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke by Sarah Smarsh

Disclaimer(s)

Adventure begins at your library

Grades 1-12 Summer Reading Finale Parties @ Paradise Park

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! A link to sign up for the party will be will be available on Beanstack once you receive your final “Complete Challenge” badge and will also be sent to you...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! A link to sign up for the party will be will be available on Beanstack once you receive your final “Complete Challenge” badge and will also be sent to you at the email address on your account.

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.

Embroidered Coin Purse

Craftastic Wednesday: Little Embroidered Coin Purse

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
iCube Makerspace at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Craftastic Wednesday: Little Embroidered Coin Purses    Learn some basic embroidery techniques to create an adorable little coin purse. 

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: iCube Makerspace
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Craftastic Wednesday: Little Embroidered Coin Purses    

Learn some basic embroidery techniques to create an adorable little coin purse.