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Human Library Open Call for Volunteer Books

All Day 7/31 - 9/2
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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Art Tour at Novi Public Library

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
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.

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Art Tour at Novi Public Library

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
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.

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Business Book Club - Virtual

Tuesday, August 5, 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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Business Book Club

Wednesday, August 6, 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.

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Back to School Bingo

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 

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NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
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Strange Lands Book Club

Thursday, August 28, 2025 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. Registration required.

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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.

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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.

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Summer Songfest

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Family, Friends of the Library
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the summer at Paradise Park with lively music from great area bands, brought to you by the Friends of the Novi Library. Event is free and will be held under an outdoor, covered pavilion. Arrive at 6pm for cash bar, food service, attractions and games which are available for purchase.

Paradise Park is located at 45799 Grand River Ave, Novi.

 

Tonight's Performer: Vanessa Carr featuring "Iconic Divas"

Feel free to wear dressy attire for this elegant affair.      

 

A2 Magic: Art of Magic

7:00pm–8:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Summer Reading Program
Full
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.

Summer Songfest

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Family, Friends of the Library
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the summer at Paradise Park with lively music from great area bands, brought to you by the Friends of the Novi Library. Event is free and will be held under an outdoor, covered pavilion. Arrive at 6pm for cash bar, food service, attractions and games which are available for purchase.

Paradise Park is located at 45799 Grand River Ave, Novi.

 

Tonight's Performer: Do It Again Band      

 

Summer Songfest is sponsored by:

Turtle Tales

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Summer Reading Program
Open
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:

Attendees will learn why turtles are important in nature, how to identify species that are in Michigan and how we can help them!

Turtle Tales

2:30pm–3:30pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Summer Reading Program
Open
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:

Attendees will learn why turtles are important in nature, how to identify species that are in Michigan and how we can help them!

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: Jim Duprey (playing everything from Sinatra to Jimmy Buffett)

 

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

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Saturday, August 16 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: Matt Watroba (folk music)

 

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

Summer Songfest

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Family, Friends of the Library
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the summer at Paradise Park with lively music from great area bands, brought to you by the Friends of the Novi Library. Event is free and will be held under an outdoor, covered pavilion. Arrive at 6pm for cash bar, food service, attractions and games which are available for purchase.

Paradise Park is located at 45799 Grand River Ave, Novi.

 

Tonight's Performer: Geoff Phillips & Friends Band  

 

Summer Songfest is sponsored by:

Summer Songfest

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Family, Friends of the Library
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the summer at Paradise Park with lively music from great area bands, brought to you by the Friends of the Novi Library. Event is free and will be held under an outdoor, covered pavilion. Arrive at 6pm for cash bar, food service, attractions and games which are available for purchase.

Paradise Park is located at 45799 Grand River Ave, Novi.

 

Tonight's Performer: Motor City Soul Band

 

Summer Songfest is sponsored by:

Library Closed

All Day 8/30–9/1
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Tuesday, September 2 at 10am.

Library Open House

2:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Come learn more about YOUR library!

Japanese Yokai Festival

3:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Cultural/International
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural/International
Event Details:

Delve into the mysteries of Japanese yokai at this festival! Yokai are supernatural beings from Japanese folklore—some are said to inhabit everyday objects, some are mimics, and some even resemble humans!

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.

Library Closes at 2pm

2:00pm–6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

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

Library Closes at 5pm

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

The Library will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 10am.

Library Closed

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 10am.

Library Closed

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

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

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Tuesday, January 20 at 10am.

Coffee With The Superintendent

10:00am–11:30am
All Ages
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages

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

Coffee With The Superintendent

6:00pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages

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

Coffee With The Superintendent

10:00am–11:30am
All Ages
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages

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

Coffee With The Superintendent

10:00am–11:30am
All Ages
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages

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