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Knit 2gether Knitting group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Event Details:

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.

Fun for Fours & Fives

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Story Time
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Designed to encourage a love of reading, this story time offers 4-5 year-olds their own time for stories, songs, conversation and kid fun.

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.

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

Summer Songfest

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Family, Friends of the Library
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 129
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.

 

Today's Performer: The Back Beats (A Beatles Tribute)

Today's meal available for purchase: Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Brownies

Photography Club Meeting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Novi Photography Club is a members-only group that welcomes photography enthusiasts who are interested in sharing and improving their photographic skills. Participate in monthly workshops and photo shoots.

Youth Grab and Go Kit: STEM Parachute

10:00am - 6:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Grab & Go, Summer Reading Program
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 1st Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab & Go, Summer Reading Program
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-served basis and while supplies last. Limit 1 kit per child.

Tamil Summer Read-A-Thon

10:30am - 12:30pm
Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

This five week workshop is designed to help your child read Tamil fluently and quickly with interactive lessons and fun filled activities provided by our experienced teachers.

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.

Lego Club

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Join us once a month for Lego show-and-tell and building activities. We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

Escape Room Novi: Mobile Trailer

5:45pm - 6:15pm
Summer Reading Program
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. 

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.

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

Escape Room Novi: Mobile Trailer

6:15pm - 6:30pm
Summer Reading Program
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. 

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.

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

Escape Room Novi: Mobile Trailer

6:30pm - 6:45pm
Summer Reading Program
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. 

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.

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

Japanese Conversation Group

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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 16+

Escape Room Novi: Mobile Trailer

6:45pm - 7:00pm
Summer Reading Program
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. 

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.

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

Photography Club Meeting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Cancelled
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Novi Photography Club is a members-only group that welcomes photography enthusiasts who are interested in sharing and improving their photographic skills. Participate in monthly workshops and photo shoots.

Escape Room Novi: Mobile Trailer

7:15pm - 7:30pm
Summer Reading Program
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. 

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.

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

Escape Room Novi: Mobile Trailer

7:30pm - 7:45pm
Summer Reading Program
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ready for the ultimate escape room challenge? Working as a team made up of no more than 6 players, you will have about 20 minutes to work together to solve complex puzzles. 

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.

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

Knit 2gether Knitting group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Event Details:

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

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

Summer Reading Ends!

All Day
Summer Reading Program
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 1st Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Our 2024 Summer Reading Program will begin on Monday, June 3 and run through Saturday, August 10. All ages, including youth, tweens, teens, and adults, are welcome to participate.

Tamil Summer Read-A-Thon

10:30am - 12:30pm
Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

This five week workshop is designed to help your child read Tamil fluently and quickly with interactive lessons and fun filled activities provided by our experienced teachers.

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.

Grades 1-12 Summer Reading Finale Parties @ Paradise Park

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Summer Reading Program
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! A link to sign up for the party will be will be available on Beanstack once you receive your final “Complete Challenge” badge and will also be sent to you at the email address on your account.

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.

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

Tuesday Tunes on the Patio

11:30am - 1:00pm
Family, Friends of the Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 76
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)

Disclaimer(s)

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.

Afternoon Read Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Book Club
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for an Afternoon Read! Read the selected title and come prepared to discuss!

What Are we Reading? Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke by Sarah Smarsh

Disclaimer(s)

Grades 1-12 Summer Reading Finale Parties @ Paradise Park

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Summer Reading Program
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! A link to sign up for the party will be will be available on Beanstack once you receive your final “Complete Challenge” badge and will also be sent to you at the email address on your account.

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.

Photos and Videos of Patrons

Attendance at Library programs, events or Library spaces constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for use in print and/or electronic publicity of the Library. If a patron does not want the Library to use a photo or video of them or of their child, they must inform the Library staff member who is coordinating the event prior to the start of the program. Click here to read our full Photos and Videos of Patron policy.