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Knit 2gether Knitting group

Thursday, August 7, 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.

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.

ICUBE TEEN INVASION: Zines, Blackout Poetry, and Learn to Crochet

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
iCube Makerspace at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, iCube, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Drop in at the iCube makerspace for TEEN ONLY crafts this summer!

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: iCube Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, iCube, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Drop in at the iCube makerspace for TEEN ONLY crafts this summer!

Summer Songfest

Thursday, August 7, 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: Do It Again Band      

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 145
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: Do It Again Band      

August Youth Grab and Go Kit

All Day
Information Desk - 1st Floor at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Grab & Go
Age Group:
Youth
:

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 K - 3. 

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Information Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: Youth
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 K - 3. 

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Tamil Summer Read-A-Thon

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
All Ages
:

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.

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

Cover of "There's Always This Year" by Hanif Abdurraqib

Afternoon Read Book Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

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

What Are we Reading? There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib

 

This Book is available on Libby

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

What Are we Reading? There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib

 

This Book is available on Libby

SCRATCH ART - Youth

Tuesday, August 12, 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 a one of a kind rainbow scratch art.


 

Grades: K-4

Registration Begins: One month prior

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Join us at the library to make a one of a kind rainbow scratch art.


 

Grades: K-4

Registration Begins: One month prior

Friends of Novi Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, August 13, 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, August 14, 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.

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.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library Board
:

Library Board meetings are usually held on the second Thursday of each month, at the Novi Civic Center at 7:00pm, to review library financials, make policy decisions, and provide broad operational oversight of the Library. The public is welcome.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Library Board
Event Details:

Library Board meetings are usually held on the second Thursday of each month, at the Novi Civic Center at 7:00pm, to review library financials, make policy decisions, and provide broad operational oversight of the Library. The public is welcome.

Library Closed

All Day
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Saturday, August 16 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Saturday, August 16 at 10am.

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Tamil Summer Read-A-Thon

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
All Ages
:

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.

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

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

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesday, August 19, 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. 

 

 

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. 

 

 

Image of Documents with Novi Historical Commission Logo

Novi Historical Commission Meeting

Wednesday, August 20, 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, August 21, 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.

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.

Summer Songfest

Thursday, August 21, 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: Geff Phillips & Friends Band  

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 145
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: Geff Phillips & Friends Band  

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, August 21, 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, ...

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 56

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).


 

August Tween Grab and Go Kit

All Day
Information Desk - 1st Floor at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Grab & Go
Age Group:
Tweens
:

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. 

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Tamil Summer Read-A-Thon

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
All Ages
:

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.

Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

Masterpiece Monday

Monday, August 25, 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.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

Cover of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain

Novel Idea Book Club

Monday, August 25, 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! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

Sunset Stories with mountains coming out of a book

Sunset Stories

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth
:

Join us for an evening family story time that promotes early literacy with stories, songs, rhymes and more! This story time is designed for children 0-5 years. No registration required.

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

Join us for an evening family story time that promotes early literacy with stories, songs, rhymes and more! This story time is designed for children 0-5 years. No registration 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.

Knit 2gether Knitting group

Thursday, August 28, 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.

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.

Summer Songfest

Thursday, August 28, 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: Motor City Soul Band

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 145
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: Motor City Soul Band