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Business Book Club

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business/Career, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Promotional flyer for a children's event called "Block Party Play Date." On the left side, a young child is stacking colorful wooden blocks—red, yellow, blue, green—on a beige carpet. The text at the top reads "October 5th, 2:00 – 4:00 PM" in white lettering on a playful blue shape. At the bottom, it says "Ages 0–8" on a smaller blue shape. The right side of the flyer has a light green background with bold white text that reads "Block Party Play Date." A yellow abstract shape decorates the top right corner,

Block Party Play Date: Build, Play, Learn! - Youth

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Event Details:

Block Party: Build, Play, Learn! is a 2-hour drop-in program designed for young children and their caregivers to explore, build, and connect through a wide variety of block play.

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Business Book Club - Virtual

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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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Pop Up Kpop Party!

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tweens, love K-pop? Join us at the library for a pop up party! We will be doing K-pop related crafts and socializing with peers!

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Memory & Reflection: A Writing Workshop

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in welcoming Nancy Cook, our artist and writer in residence at Villa Barr. Nancy will embark with us on a journey into the writing process, drawing inspiration from our cherished memories.

Story Explorers Book Club flyer for grades 1–3. Left side includes an icon of an open book under a magnifying glass. Text reads: 'Story Explorers Book Club. Grades 1–3. Registration Required. Wednesday, October 15th, 6:00–7:00 PM.' The right side shows the cover of the book 'Layla and the Bots: Happy Paws' by Vicky Fang, illustrated by Christine Nishiyama, featuring Layla on stage holding a dog with 2 dogs near her on the floor and 3 robots in the background playing instruments.

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

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 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

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Karaoke at Lakeshore Park

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come out all you singers, and join us for some fun. You don’t have to be a Voice contender, or an American Idol one either. You and your own voice are unique and true to just YOU. 

Document Donation day Saturday Oct. 18th 2-4pm in the Local History Room

Document Donation Day

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission
Event Details:

Family photos from Novi events, old yearbooks, journals or written accounts about life in Novi. City, club, church, or other group meeting minutes or event flyers.

History of novi's General Store talk on October 22nd, 2025 at 7pm at Novi Public Library

NHC Event: Novi's 4 Corners: Matt Moeren's General Store

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what the corner of Grand River Avenue and Novi Road was like a century ago? The Novi Historical Commission presents "The 4 Corners of Novi" featuring a miniature of Matt Moeren's General Store.

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Let's Talk About Suspense

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Registration Required
Event Details:

Just in time before Halloween you are invited to a storytelling hour to share your stories about your most memorable 

suspenseful adventures.

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Novi Historical Commission Meeting

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Historical Commission
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 Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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.

Pages to Pages: ESL/ELL Bookclub

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
ESL
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Event Details:

Improve your English while reading a book with friends! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the sixteen-week session. This book club meets every other week.

Karaoke at Lakeshore Park

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come out all you singers, and join us for some fun. You don’t have to be a Voice contender, or an American Idol one either. You and your own voice are unique and true to just YOU. 

Beginner English Language Lessons

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

For adult beginners who recently arrived in the USA/Michigan. We will have conversation time for listening, speaking, and writing. Also, a discussion of topics that are for the beginner level.

Intermediate/Advanced English Language Lessons

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, 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. We will discuss a variety of subjects during our 8 weeks of class.

Document Donation Day

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Historical Commission
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission
Event Details:

Family photos from Novi events, old yearbooks, journals or written accounts about life in Novi. City, club, church, or other group meeting minutes or event flyers.

Local History Room Office Hours

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Historical Commission
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.
 


 

Let’s Talk People: An Interactive Guide to Personality Types

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wonder why some people are so direct, while others avoid conflict? Or why certain conversations just click and others don’t?

Fraud Fighters: Protecting Seniors Against Scams at Waltonwood

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Waltonwood for a Fraud Fighters presentation, brought to you by the Novi Public Library, Vibe Credit Union and Waltonwood. Free lunch will be provided.

Special guest:

Spanish Conversation Group

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

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

 

 

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

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Other
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

NHC Event: Novi's 4 Corners: Matt Moeren's General Store

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

Have you ever wondered what the corner of Grand River Avenue and Novi Road was like a century ago? The Novi Historical Commission presents "The 4 Corners of Novi" featuring a miniature of Matt Moeren's General Store.

Knit 2gether Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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.

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

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

For adult beginners who recently arrived in the USA/Michigan. We will have conversation time for listening, speaking, and writing. Also, a discussion of topics that are for the beginner level.

Intermediate/Advanced English Language Lessons

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, 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. We will discuss a variety of subjects during our 8 weeks of class.

Beginner Sewing Class - Pillowcase

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, iCube
Full
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 pillowcase.

Library's 65th Anniversary Celebration

1:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:
Novi Public Library 65th Anniversary Logo

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.

Novel Idea Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
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:

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

What are we reading? Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Pages to Pages: ESL/ELL Bookclub

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
ESL
Cancelled
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Event Details:

Improve your English while reading a book with friends! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the sixteen-week session. This book club meets every other week.

Evening of English

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
ESL
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
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.

Knit 2gether Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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.