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.

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, 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.

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
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.

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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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

 

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Library Closed

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

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

Game On! - A Neurodivergent, Disability, and Family-Friendly Event

1:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Family
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family
Event Details:

Join us for Game On!, a welcoming and inclusive game day celebration for all ages and abilities.

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.

Yoga Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Youth
Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Yoga Storytime is an engaging program designed for families with children aged 2-8 and their caregivers.

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.

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.

Yoga Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Youth
Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Yoga Storytime is an engaging program designed for families with children aged 2-8 and their caregivers.

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.

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.

Library Closed

All Day 4/4–4/5
Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Monday, April 6 at 10am.

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.

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.

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.