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Virtual Local Author Visit

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Novi Public Library
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Join us virtually for live local author presentations from the comfort of your home. 1-3 authors will present at each program.  Please register to receive the Zoom link.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 67
Event Details:

Join us virtually for live local author presentations from the comfort of your home. 1-3 authors will present at each program.  Please register to receive the Zoom link.

YARN ART - YOUTH

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
:

Join us at the library to make textured art using yarn. 

Grades: K - 3

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join us at the library to make textured art using yarn. 

Grades: K - 3

Teen Space

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Space:

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open ...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Tail Waggin' Reading Buddies

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Time Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Youth
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Our Tail Waggin' Reading Buddies program is an opportunity to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental space for a patron in grades K-6th to read to a therapy dog to encourage the reading skills, confidence and love of reading.

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

Our Tail Waggin' Reading Buddies program is an opportunity to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental space for a patron in grades K-6th to read to a therapy dog to encourage the reading skills, confidence and love of reading.

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.

Friends of Novi Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
:

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Knit 2gether Knitting group

Thursday, May 15, 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.

Teen Space

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Space:

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open ...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

May Tween Grab and Go Kit

All Day
Information Desk - 1st Floor at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Grab & Go
Age Group:
Tweens
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Stop by the Library beginning at 10am to pick up a youth grab
and go kit. Kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and
while supplies last. Limit 1 kit per child. Grades 4-8. 

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Information Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Grab & Go
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-serve basis and
while supplies last. Limit 1 kit per child. Grades 4-8. 

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting:

Get involved with the Library by joining our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). All high school students are welcome (you do not need to be a Novi resident to participate). Share ideas for...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Get involved with the Library by joining our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). All high school students are welcome (you do not need to be a Novi resident to participate). Share ideas for teen programs, discuss teen books, organize community service projects, and more. Meeting attendance will count as volunteer hours if you are registered in the library's Teen Volunteer Program (you do not need to be a registered volunteer to attend TAB). If you are passionate about teen services, the library would love to have you join TAB!

Picture of sewing supplies and fabric.

Beginner Sewing Class - Pillowcase

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
iCube Makerspace at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, iCube
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
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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.

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: iCube Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, iCube
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

Teen Space

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Space:

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open ...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Image of Documents with Novi Historical Commission Logo

Local History Room Office Hours

Monday, May 19, 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.
 


 

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An Evening of English

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL
Age Group:
Adults
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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+

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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+

Cover of "The Fox Wife" by Yangsze Choo

Novel Idea Book Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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A book club, what a novel idea! Read the selected title and come prepared to discuss! 

What are we reading? The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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

What are we reading? The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo

Teen Space

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Space:

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open ...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Looking Back Cooking Forward with Chef & Author Mary Brady

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
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You and your friends are invited to join our special guest, Mary Brady, certified executive chef "in the kitchen" as she demos recipes from her all new Made in Michigan cookbook, "Looking Back Cooking Forward." Picnic pleasing recipes such as chic

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

You and your friends are invited to join our special guest, Mary Brady, certified executive chef "in the kitchen" as she demos recipes from her all new Made in Michigan cookbook, "Looking Back Cooking Forward." Picnic pleasing recipes such as chic

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

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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. 

 

 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Hola amigos! All levels of Spanish speakers from ZERO to NATIVE are welcome to join us!  High school students welcome. 

 

 

Teen Space

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Space:

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open ...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Image of Documents with Novi Historical Commission Logo

Novi Historical Commission Meeting

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Local History Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
Adults
:

The Novi Historical Commission meets 1x a month to discuss ongoing projects related to the sharing and preserving of Novi's history. All meetings are open to the public.

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

The Novi Historical Commission meets 1x a month to discuss ongoing projects related to the sharing and preserving of Novi's history. All meetings are open to the public.

Knit 2gether Knitting group

Thursday, May 22, 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.

Teen Space

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Space:

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open ...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Kaleidoscope: Exploring Motorcities

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
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Presenter: Brian Yopp, Deputy Director MotorCities National Heritage Area

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Presenter: Brian Yopp, Deputy Director MotorCities National Heritage Area

History Talk: May 22nd at 7pm. From Omaha Beach to the Falise Gap

The American Army in Normandy: From Omaha Beach to the Falaise Gap

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Join Historian Jim Craft as he talks about the invasion of Continental Europe on D-Day. This presentation focuses on the American Experience and actions that led to that day and the eventual defeat of the German Army three months later.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join Historian Jim Craft as he talks about the invasion of Continental Europe on D-Day. This presentation focuses on the American Experience and actions that led to that day and the eventual defeat of the German Army three months later.

Teen Space

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Space:

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open ...

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.