Library Closed Monday, January 20 for MLK Day

NPL will reopen on Tuesday, January 21 at 10am. As a reminder, NPL is fine free and no items will be due during the closure. We encourage you to enjoy your materials for an extra day and return them when we reopen.

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Name: MLK Day Celebration Concert
Start: 2025-01-18T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-18T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Novi Library

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MLK Day Celebration Concert

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Whole Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Family, Friends of the Library

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Seats Remaining: 1

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Join us for this annual special occasion as we recognize MLK Day and Unity. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and an inspiring concert with various musical performers and presenters. Snacks served at 2pm with concert beginning at 2:30pm.

Preschool and Childcare Fair with cartoon image of kids climbing on a school; dots in the background

Preschool and Childcare Resource Fair

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Whole Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

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Looking for information on local preschools and childcare programs? Representatives from local Novi and surrounding area preschools and childcare centers will be at the Library to provide information about their programs.

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Explore the World of Braille

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Whole Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Explore the fascinating world of Braille through interactive stations designed for all ages. Discover the history, purpose, and modern-day applications of Braille while engaging in hands-on activities.

For the Love of Poetry

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room

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Seats Remaining: 10

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Do you love poetry? Do you also write poetry? If your answer is “yes", then please join fellow poetry lovers for reading, analyzing and writing poems, and being introduced to a poet.

"Treat Your Shelf" Book Exchange

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: West Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

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Seats Remaining: 29

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Please arrive with 1-5 books you're willing to part with. Each table will have different genre designations. Place the books you brought on the appropriate table and then walk around and find new titles to take home with you.

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Let's Talk About Love

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Story Time Room

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Seats Remaining: 13

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Just before Valentines, you are invited to a storytelling hour to share your stories about love.

Join Professor Andrew Maske from the Anthropology Department at Wayne State University as he discusses the United States’ newest National Historic Site: Amache, Colorado. His presentation will cover the history of this location as an incarceration camp for Japanese Americans during WWII, Wednesday February 19th at 7pm

Amache: America’s Newest National Historic Site

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Whole Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Seats Remaining: 82

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Join Professor Andrew Maske from the Anthropology Department at Wayne State University as he discusses the United States’ newest National Historic Site: Amache, Colorado. His presentation will cover the history of this location as an

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All Day					This event is in the "Youth" group. January Youth Grab and Go Kit All Day Youth Grab & Go This event is in the "Youth" group. Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Information Desk - 1st Floor Age Group: Youth Program Type: Grab & Go 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-serve basis and while supplies last. Limit 1 kit per child. Grades K - 3.
10 am		This event is in the "Youth" group. Time for Twos & Threes 10:15am - 10:45am Youth Story Time This event is in the "Youth" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: West Meeting Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and activities that promote early literacy for children 2-3 years-old with their caregiver. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group. Baby Time 10:15am - 10:45am Youth Story Time This event is in the "Youth" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: West Meeting Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Story Time Event Details: In this lap-sit program, babies 0-12 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, bouncing rhymes, songs, and fingerplays to promote early literacy and socialization. Fun and age-appropriate toys will be brought out at the end of 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.	Knit 2gether Knitting group 10:00am - 12:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Board Room 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 Budget Session 10:00am - 1:00pm Library Board Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Board Room Program Type: Library Board Event Details: The Library Board will be meeting to discuss the 2025-2026 budget. The public is welcome.
11 am			This event is in the "Youth" group. Tot Time 11:15am - 11:45am Youth Story Time This event is in the "Youth" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: West Meeting Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that promote early literacy. This story time is designed for children 13-23 months with their caregiver. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 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.			This event is in the "Youth" group. Family Story Time 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Story Time This event is in the "Youth" group. Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: West Meeting Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. No registration is required. 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.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Afternoon Read Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Book Club Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Join us for an Afternoon Read! Read the selected title and come prepared to discuss! What Are we Reading? Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe This Book is Available on Libby 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Learn what research has shown about lifestyle choices that may help keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Hear practical ways you can incorporate changes into a plan for healthy aging.
2 pm	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Space 2:45pm - 5:00pm Tweens, Teens This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Space 2:45pm - 5:00pm Tweens, Teens This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Space 2:45pm - 5:00pm Tweens, Teens This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group. Fun For Fours & Fives 2:00pm - 2:30pm Youth Story Time This event is in the "Youth" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Space 2:45pm - 5:00pm Tweens, Teens This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. MLK Day Celebration Concert 2:00pm - 4:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Family, Friends of the Library Open Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Whole Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Family, Friends of the Library Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Join us for this annual special occasion as we recognize MLK Day and Unity. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and an inspiring concert with various musical performers and presenters. Snacks served at 2pm with concert beginning at 2:30pm.
3 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Financial Security Series Part 1: Elder Financial Abuse 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Closed Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join us at Fox Run's Belmont Clubhouse for a 2 part Financial Security Series.
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6 pm	For the Love of Poetry 6:30pm - 7:30pm Closed Required Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Required Seats Remaining: 7 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 and writing poems, and being introduced to a poet.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Author Discussion (Virtual Program-rescheduled for 1/28 ) 6:30pm - 7:30pm All Ages Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: All Ages Required Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: Join us virtually for live author discussions from the comfort of your home. Win signed copies of the author’s book and a library tote bag. 2-3 authors will present at each program. Check our website and calendar for author and book titles.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Lakeshore Book Club 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Book Club Closed Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: This month we will be discussing Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Summary:
7 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group. PAPER ROLL FIREWORK PAINTING - Youth 7:00pm - 8:00pm Youth Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Join us in creating a firework painting. Dress for a mess, we will be using paint! Grades: K-3 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.	Craftastic Wednesday: 3D Printed Jewelry 7:00pm - 8:30pm Closed Required Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Learn how to design and print beads and pendants with our 3D printers, and then use basic jewelry-making techniques to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. This event is in the "Adults" group. Novi Historical Commission Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Historical Commission This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Local History Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Historical Commission Event Details: The Novi Historical Commission meets 1x a month to discuss ongoing projects related to the sharing and preserving of Novi's history. All meetings are open to the public.	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. NO-VI Chess Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Whole Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults Required Seats Remaining: 4 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. Limited number of chess boards, timers, and rule books are provided (sponsored by a generous library donor). Please bring your own board. 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 Monday, January 20 for MLK Day

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