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Promotional graphic for the NO-VI Chess Club. The text reads: 'NO-VI Chess Club. Ages 5 to Adult. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary.' The background features a silver king chess piece in focus on a black and white chessboard, with a blurred gold piece lying down in the background.

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Graphic advertising a “Game Afternoon at the Library.” The top text reads “Game Afternoon at the Library” with four illustrated dice around it. Below, the text says “A Game Program for All Abilities.” The graphic includes illustrations of a Connect Four board, a checkers board, multicolored game pawns on a square board, and a set of number cards. At the bottom, a banner reads “A Neurodivergent, Disability, and Family-Friendly Event.”

Game Afternoon at the Library – A Games Program for All Abilities

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family
Event Details:

Join us for Game Afternoon at the Library, a welcoming and inclusive game day celebration for all ages and abilities.

Graphic with a chalkboard background decorated with doodles of open books. The main text reads, “Early Childhood Educator Workshop.” Below it, in yellow script, the subtitle says, “Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Books.”

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

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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

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Tales from Environmental Protection in Michigan

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

From Flint’s water to toxic green ooze on the highway: 

Promotional image for the Novi Public Library Art Tour. The design shows a gallery-style wall with three framed artworks under hanging lights. The text “Novi Public Library” appears above the artworks, and “Art Tour” appears below. The displayed artworks include an illustration of a person reading with children, an abstract sculpture of intertwined brown ribbons, and a colorful geometric painting with squares in various bright shades.

Art Tour at Novi Public Library

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural and International
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Art Tour at Novi Public Library is a guided program designed to showcase the artwork in and around the Library.

Promotional graphic for the Story Explorers Book Club featuring Jina Jeong: Project Earth by Carol Kim. The book cover shows a cheerful girl standing in front of a shelf of plants, books, and science projects on a light green background. Text on the left reads: “Story Explorers Book Club. Grades 1–3. Registration Required. Wednesday, April 22nd, 6:00–7:00 PM.”

Story Explorers Book Club - Grades 1-3 - Fiction Books

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adventure awaits in Story Explorers Book Club! Designed for readers in grades 1–3, this monthly fiction book club invites kids to dive into imaginative stories, connect through discussion, and enjoy a hands-on act

An open book graphic promoting the Fact Finders Book Club for grades 1–3. The left page repeats the magnifying glass and brain design with event details: “Thursday, April 23, 6:00–7:00 PM, Registration Required.” The right page shows illustrated hands of different skin tones reaching toward a green and blue Earth, with the words, “This Month’s Topic: Earth and Environment.”

Fact Finders Book Club - Grades 1-3 - Nonfiction Books

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all curious kids in grades 1–3! Fact Finders Book Club is a monthly nonfiction book club where young readers explore a new real-world topic each month, from dinosaurs and space to animals,

Promotional graphic for the NO-VI Chess Club. The text reads: 'NO-VI Chess Club. Ages 5 to Adult. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary.' The background features a silver king chess piece in focus on a black and white chessboard, with a blurred gold piece lying down in the background.

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Banner with the text "Strange Lands Book Club" on the left, and the cover for 2001, A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke on the right

Strange Lands Book Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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. 

An illustrated graphic featuring the words Sensory Story Time curved in bold black letters across the top. Below the text is an open book with stylized teal and green trees growing up from its pages, along with a small yellow house nestled among the trees on a light yellow background.

Low Sensory Storytime: Calm and Cozy

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Accessibility and Disability Inclusion, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration required.

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Community Conversations-High Achievers: Happier, Healthier Success

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Parenting and Caregivers
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Parenting and Caregivers
Event Details:

High Achievers: Healthier, Happier Success

Friends of Novi Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

We support and advocate for our Library! Through Book Nook sales, and membership fees, the Friends sponsor the annual Community Reads and Summer Reading Program, Battle of the Books, the iCube Makerspace, and more! Looking to volunteer? Join us!

NHC Event: Classic Michigan Foods

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Historical Commission
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission
Registration Required
Event Details:

Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind The
Brands is full of amazing stories about Michigan food and
drink brands we know and love. Join Gail Offen and Jon
Milan as they take us on an epicurean exploration of

Knit 2gether Knitting group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

Join us at the library for a chance to work on a knitting or crochet project and connect with other members of the community. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

Fun For Fours & Fives

2:00pm–2:30pm
Youth
Story Time
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.

Teen Space

2:45pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.

Teen Reads Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Book Club
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens are invited to join us to read and discuss books for fun! Read the book and come prepared to discuss it with us!

January 8: The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor

NO-VI Chess Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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).


 

Beginner English Language Lessons

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
ESL
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Event Details:

For adult beginners who recently arrived in the USA/Michigan within the last year. Participants are able to understand simple, everyday phrases and slow speech. This class will have conversation time for listening, speaking, and writing.

Intermediate/Advanced English Language Lessons

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
ESL
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Event Details:

These sessions will be for intermediate/advanced level adults who have been in the USA/Michigan for at least 1-2 years. They can understand and speak at a normal pace but struggle with more complex grammar and discussion topics.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required

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!

Family Story Time

11:00am–11:30am
Youth
Story Time
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

12:00pm–12:30pm
Youth
Story Time
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.

Game Afternoon at the Library – A Games Program for All Abilities

1:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Family
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family
Event Details:

Join us for Game Afternoon at the Library, a welcoming and inclusive game day celebration for all ages and abilities.

Teen Space

2:45pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.

For the Love of Poetry @ Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea

5:30pm–6:30pm
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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.

Novi Mental Health Alliance Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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.  

Novi Youth Assistance Presentation

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Parenting and Caregivers
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parenting and Caregivers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Novi Youth Assistance, has been a prevention program here in Novi since 1960! We continue to be dedicated to strengthening youth and families through meaningful community involvement.

Time for Twos & Threes

10:15am–10:45am
Youth
Story Time
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and activities that promote early literacy for children 2-3 years-old with their caregiver. 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.

Afternoon Read Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month. 

[No meetings in June, July or December]

 

Teen Space

2:45pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.

Novi Youth Assistance Presentation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Parenting and Caregivers
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parenting and Caregivers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Novi Youth Assistance, has been a prevention program here in Novi since 1960! We continue to be dedicated to strengthening youth and families through meaningful community involvement.

Earth Day Birdfeeders - Youth

7:00pm–8:00pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library to celebrate Earth Day by making sustainable birdfeeders to take home. 

Grades K-4

Baby Time

10:15am–10:45am
Youth
Story Time
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

In this lap-sit program, babies 0-12 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, bouncing rhymes, songs, and fingerplays to promote early literacy and socialization. Fun and age-appropriate toys will be brought out at the end of story time.

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.