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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.

Night of Poetry April 20, 7-8:30pm

Night of Poetry

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in an evening of rhythm and reflection at Novi Public Library Join us for a "Night of Poetry", where local poets and storytelling voices explore the power of language.

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. 

A flyer with the title “Picky Eaters or Problem Feeders.” Below, the text reads “Virtual – On Zoom.” The bottom features the Novi Public Library and Early On Michigan logos. Illustrations show a baby refusing a green vegetable and a child frowning with vegetables and fruit around them.

Picky Eaters or Problem Feeders - Virtual

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parenting and Caregivers
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop will help you understand the many factors that affect eating. You will learn ways to promote positive food behaviors with your child.

History Talk about Ernie Harwell, baseball announcer. May 13th at 7pm at Novi Public Library

NHCEvent: Detroit's Voice of Summer: Ernie Harwell

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take me out to the ball game!

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Tales from Environmental Protection in Michigan

7:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Health and Wellness
Open
Registration Required
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: 

API Heritage Festival

1:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Cultural and International
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural and International
Event Details:

Celebrate the rich cultures and traditions of Asian and Pacific Islander communities at our API Heritage Festival!

Celebrate America 250 with Dodworth Saxhorn Band Historical Performance

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bringing 18th Century Revolution to the 19th Century Era, Dodworth Saxhorn Band presents a performance in the context of social and political issues of the time, recreating the music and atmosphere to match.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Monday, May 11 at 10am.

Library Closed

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 10am.

Book Exchange

3:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Clean off your Bookshelves!

Please arrive with 1-5 gently used books you're willing to part with. 
Each table will have a different category or genre listed.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

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

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Monday, June 22 at 10am.

Library Closed

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Sunday, July 5 at 12pm.

Dig Up (Local) history!

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Summer Reading Program
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel through time to learn about National and local history! Dig up revolutionary war soldiers, play iSpy in a shop from the 1800s, try your luck at a carnival game, and build the city of the future!

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Saturday, August 15 at 10am.

Library Closed

All Day 9/5–9/7
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Tuesday, September 8 at 10am.

Library Closes at 5pm

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

The Library will reopen on Monday, November 30 at 10am.

Library Closed

All Day 11/26–11/29
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Monday, November 30 at 10am.

Library Closes at 5pm

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

The Library will reopen on Sunday, December 27 at 12pm.

Library Closed

All Day 12/24–12/26
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Sunday, December 27 at 12pm.

Library Closed

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Saturday, January 2 at 10am.