Upcoming Events

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Human Library Open Call for Volunteer Books

All Day 7/31 - 9/9
Library Branch: Virtual
Event Details:

We are currently in the process of recruiting human "books"! In the best sense of the word, The Human Library is a library of people and their experiences with prejudice. However, instead of books, actual humans are on loan for conversations.

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Business Book Club - Virtual

Tuesday, September 2, 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.

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, September 3rd, 6:00–7:00 PM.' The right side shows the cover of the book 'Boris on the Move' by Andrew Joyner, with an illustration of a gray animal (a warthog) running with a green camper in the background.

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

Wednesday, September 3, 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

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, September 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Intermediate Geneaology Seminar Saturday Sept. 6th 10:30am-3pm

Intermediate Geneaology Class with Northville Genealogical Society

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is an intermediate geneology seminar. Participants should have some knowledge and understanding of geneaology and genealogical resources. 

SCHEDULE

10:30-12:30pm -Geneaology Talk

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For the Love of Poetry @ Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
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, writing poems, and having fun.

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Business Book Club

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity 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 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, September 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Miracle on Piquette Plant History talk. September 23rd, 2025 at 7pm at Novi Public Library

NHC Event: The Miracle on Piquette Avenue

Tuesday, September 23, 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:

Join Don LaCombe, automotive historian, and go behind-the-scenes to learn how the birthplace of the Model T was saved and started its new life as a world-renowned museum.

 

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Holiday Decoupage Boxes

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are invited to a fun and creative session exploring the wonderful world of decoupage.We will be creating various designs. It's a fantastic craft because it's incredibly versatile.

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Strange Lands Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
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. Registration required.

Tea Blend workshop

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create a personalized blend to take home. Choose from four different recipes, or mix and match to create something unique.

Copy of 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.

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? Poor Things by Alasdair Gray

Library Closes at 5pm

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Monday, December 1 at 10am.

Library Closed

All Day 11/27–11/30
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Monday, December 1 at 10am.

Local History Room Office Hours

10:30am–12:30pm
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.
 


 

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.  

Korean Conversation Group

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

안녕하세요! Interested in Korean culture and language? Join us for a free monthly lesson. Participants will engage in fun activities using basic words and sentences while learning consonants and vowels.

Pages to Pages: ESL/ELL Bookclub

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
ESL
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
Upcoming
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.

Japanese Conversation Group

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

こんにちは! Do you think your Japanese conversation skills are getting rusty? Let’s practice and learn Japanese together! Knowledge of Hiragana and Katakana required. Ages 13+

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.

Silent Reading Party

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy silent reading party. We will chat a bit at the start and end about our books, but the rest of the time is reading time! Bring a book, magazine, or other reading material. The vibes will be cozy!

On The Road Bus Trip to The Fox Theatre-Detroit

12:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join us for this popular bus trip. We will dine at Encore Catering & Banquet Center for an elegant buffet. We will then enjoy the magic of "NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet" at the Fox Theatre.

For the Love of Poetry @ Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
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.

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

Craftastic Wednesday: Decoupage Air Dry Clay Ornaments

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: iCube Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to decoupage air dry clay ornaments to add a unique touch to your holiday decorations. These are perfect for hanging on a tree, gifting to loved ones, or decorating your home for the holidays.

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).


 

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.
 


 

Pages to Pages: ESL/ELL Bookclub

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
ESL
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.