Library Closed Monday, January 20 for MLK Day

NPL will reopen on Tuesday, January 21 at 10am. As a reminder, NPL is fine free and no items will be due during the closure. We encourage you to enjoy your materials for an extra day and return them when we reopen.

Upcoming Events

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Library Board Budget Session

10:00am - 1:00pm
Library Board
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Library Board
Event Details:

The Library Board will be meeting to discuss the 2025-2026 budget. The public is welcome.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

MLK Day Celebration Concert

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Family, Friends of the Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Family, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for this annual special occasion as we recognize MLK Day and Unity. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and an inspiring concert with various musical performers and presenters. Snacks served at 2pm with concert beginning at 2:30pm.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Tuesday, January 21 at 10am.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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 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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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

NEW TIME STARTING IN JUNE!! 6:30-8pm!!

 

 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

ELEMENT JAR NECKLACES- Tween

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Tweens, join us in making unique necklaces to represent the earth, sun, moon, and sky. Dress for a mess, we will be using paint. 

Grades: 4-8

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Tot Time

11:15am - 11:45am
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, and movement activities that promote early literacy. This story time is designed for children 13-23 months 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.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Looking for information on local preschools and childcare programs? Representatives from local Novi and surrounding area preschools and childcare centers will be at the Library to provide information about their programs.

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.

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room

Join Superintendent Benjamin Mainka for a discussion on current topics relating to the schools.

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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 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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (Virtual Program)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Dealing with the winter blues? Join us Jan 23rd as we discuss Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)  a type of depression that occurs during certain seasons, usually fall and winter. Hear from Dr.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

NO-VI Chess Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32

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).


 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Strange Lands Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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. Registration required.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

January Tween Grab and Go Kit

All Day
Tweens
Grab & Go
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27

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!

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

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.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Explore the World of Braille

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Explore the fascinating world of Braille through interactive stations designed for all ages. Discover the history, purpose, and modern-day applications of Braille while engaging in hands-on activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogical Assistance

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Historical Commission
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission
Event Details:

The Northville Genealogical Society will be offering free genealogical research assistance on the 4th Monday of each month from 12-2pm. Drop in to ask questions, get help on ancestry, databases, and more.