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Friends of the Novi Public Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Board meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Library's Board Room on the 2nd Floor. Everyone is welcome to the meetings and we cordially invite you to attend and become our friend.

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.

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: 131
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: Dueling Pianos

NO-VI Chess Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 56

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. Chess boards, timers, and rule books are provided (sponsored by a generous library donor). 

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).


 

Youth Grab and Go Kit: Rain Stick

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: 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.

NO-VI Chess Club Tournament

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

You are warmly invited to participate in NO-VI Chess Club's upcoming free chess tournament, open to players of all skill levels: beginners, intermediate, and advanced.

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.

Spanish Conversation Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

NEW TIME STARTING IN JUNE!! 6:30-8pm!!

 

 

Patio Story Time

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Story Time
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us on the patio for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Please plan to be engaged with your child(ren) for this story time.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Click here to view 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.

Novi Historical Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Historical Commission
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission
Event Details:

The City of Novi's Historical Commission's monthly meeting. Commission members will discuss ongoing and new projects
Open to The Public. 

Disclaimer(s)

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 Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Board
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Library Board
Event Details:

Library Board meetings are usually held on the fourth Thursday of each month, at the Novi Civic Center at 7:00pm, to review library financials, make policy decisions, and provide broad operational oversight of the Library. The public is welcome.

Youth Grab and Go Kit: STEM Craft

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: 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.

Teen Space

2:45pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

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.

Novel Idea Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Club
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

A book club, what a novel idea! Come prepared to discuss the book!

What book are we reading? The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis

Disclaimer(s)

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: 86
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: Gary & Jackie ( "Singing the Good Old Songs Again")

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.

Teen Space

2:45pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

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.

Teen Space

2:45pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

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.

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.

Teen Space

2:45pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

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.

NO-VI Chess Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 56

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. Chess boards, timers, and rule books are provided (sponsored by a generous library donor). 

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).


 

Library Closed

All Day 8/31 - 9/2
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Tuesday, September 3 at 10am.