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Rainbow Block Party

Rainbow Block Party Play Date

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, self-directed play date featuring blocks of all sizes and a colorful rainbow theme! Kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers can build, stack, and explore through open-ended play in a creative, social environment.

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For the Love of Poetry

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
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Do you love poetry? Do you also write poetry? If your answer is “yes", then please join fellow poetry lovers  for reading, analyzing, writing  poems, and having fun. The event is going to be on every second Monday of the month. 

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Let's Talk About Travel

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Just in time before Summer begins, you are invited to a storytelling hour to share your stories about your most memorable travel adventures.

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Treat Your Shelf Book Exchange

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please bring no more than 5 books you're willing to part with. Each table will have different genre designations.

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Hanging Yarn Art

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the world of art through yarn! Participants will design and decorate a unique hanging wall art piece to take home. This program encourages creativity and hands-on engagement with fiber arts.

Grades 5-8

"Adult Coloring Evening. June 25th and July 23rd 6-8pm at the Novi Public Library in the Boardroom"

Adult Coloring Evening

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Spend an evening relaxing and being creative at the library. Draw, color, or explore the iCube’s creative kits. You may also bring your own materials. 

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Lakeshore Book Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we will be discussing "Shark Heart" by Emily Habeck.

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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, June 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
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Rainbow Sensory Exploration

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of sensory fun by exploring various activity stations. 

Ages 0-5 with caregiver(s).

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Business Book Club - Virtual

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business/Career, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Virtual Business Book Club, a monthly gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

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Mad Science

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Summer Reading Program
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mad Science's Color Your World assembly features colorful chemical reactions, a rainbow maker that uses heat and ice, fun with colors using the pH scale, wind bags used by volunteers to make their own rainbow display and so much more!

Club Half-Blood

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all fans of mythology, monsters, and mayhem! Whether you have read Rick Riordan's books before or not, join our monthly club for book talk, snacks, games, and crafts inspired by the books!

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Monday, June 16 at 10am.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Friday, June 20 at 10am.

June 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. 

Hanging Yarn Art

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the world of art through yarn! Participants will design and decorate a unique hanging wall art piece to take home. This program encourages creativity and hands-on engagement with fiber arts.

Grades 5-8

Drummunity

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Summer Reading Program
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join percussionist Lori Fithian for Drummunity! She'll bring the drums, you get to play them! Rhythmic fun for everyone! Bring the whole family.

 

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).


 

Library Closed

All Day 7/4 - 7/6
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Monday, July 7 at 10am.

Tuesday Tunes on the Patio

11:30am - 1:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Family, Friends of the Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
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: Dan and Fred (Oldies, Familiar Tunes) 

Thank you to Diversified Members Credit Union for sponsoring this concert series!

Tuesday Tunes on the Patio

11:30am - 1:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Family, Friends of the Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
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: Sheila Landis (rhythmic poetry, blues, bebop, pop, and jazz award winning artist)

 

Thank you to Diversified Members Credit Union for sponsoring this concert series!

COLLAGE ART - Tween

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

Tweens joins us at the library to make collages using a variety of art materials. 

Grades: 5-8

Registration Begins: One month prior

NO-VI Chess Club

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


 

July 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. 

Tuesday Tunes on the Patio

11:30am - 1:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Family, Friends of the Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
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)

 

Thank you to Diversified Members Credit Union for sponsoring this concert series!

Open Art Studio

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

"Color your world" with an evening of art making! Students are welcome to join us for a variety of craft making activities.  We supply the materials, you supply the creativity!

Grade: 5-8 

Tie Dye: Session 1

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Summer Reading Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the art of tie dying and create your own colorful socks! Please only register for one session.

Grades: 5-12

Tie Dye: Session 2

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Summer Reading Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the art of tie dying and create your own colorful socks! Please only register for one session.

Grades: 5-12

Tie Dye: Session 3

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Summer Reading Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the art of tie dying and create your own colorful socks! Please only register for one session.

Grades: 5-12

Beginner Sewing Class - Zippered Pouch

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, iCube
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: iCube Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, iCube
Registration Required
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 zippered pouch.

Tuesday Tunes on the Patio

11:30am - 1:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Family, Friends of the Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
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: Silver Strings Dulcimer

 

Thank you to Diversified Members Credit Union for sponsoring this concert series!

The Marvel Superhero in Real Time

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Summer Reading Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jerry DeCaire, MARVEL Comics artist for Wolverine, Thor and other world-famous superheroes, presents his own signature, live drawing performance.

A2 Magic: Art of Magic

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Summer Reading Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Imaginative magic, hilarious visual humor, and terrific audience interaction are in store as A2 Magic presents its "Best of the Best" material from over 18,000 children's and family performances.

Back to School Bingo

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Bingo and win fun school supplies.

Grade: 5-8