Library Closed from 5pm, Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas Holiday

NPL will reopen on Thursday, December 26 at 10am. We will not be accepting returns during the closure. Our return boxes will be closed. As a reminder, NPL is fine free.

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Name: Multicultural Book Club @ Lakeshore Park
Start: 2025-01-09T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-09T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Multicultural Book Club @ Lakeshore Park

Featured Events

Multicultural Book Club @ Lakeshore Park

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

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

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

This months discussion will be about All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir.

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Financial Security Series with image of paper couple standing on top of a stack of coins; NPL and Vibe logos

Financial Security Series Part 1: Elder Financial Abuse

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Required

Seats Remaining: 37

Event Details:

Join us at Fox Run's Belmont Clubhouse for a 2 part Financial Security Series.

For the Love of Poetry

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

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.

Lakeshore Book Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Open

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.

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MLK Day Celebration Concert

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

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: 122

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.

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

Event Details:

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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All Day	Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Novi Public Library Description: NPL will reopen on Monday, May 13 at 10am.
10 am		This event is in the "Youth" group. Paper Diya Grab and Go Kit 10:00am - 9:00pm Youth Arts & Crafts, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 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: Information Desk - 1st Floor Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a craft! 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group. Coffee with the Superintendent 10:00am - 11:30am Adults 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: East Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Join Superintendent Benjamin Mainka for a discussion on current topics relating to the schools. 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 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.
11 am							This event is in the "Youth" group. Baby Prom Dance Party 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth 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: Whole Meeting Room Age Group: Youth Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Children ages birth to 3 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for Baby Prom Dance Party! Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy music, refreshments, sensory activities and more. Formal wear is encouraged, but not 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 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 Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 3 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				This event is in the "Adults" group. Document Donation Day 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Do you have family photos from Novi events, old yearbooks, journals or written accounts about life in Novi? Bring them to the Local History Room. Were you part of a club, church, or other group in Novi? 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.
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.	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.	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.	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.	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.
3 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" 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: Teens Required Seats Remaining: 29 Get involved with the Library by joining our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). All high school students are welcome (you do not need to be a Novi resident to participate). Share ideas for teen programs, discuss teen books, organize community service projects, and more. Meeting attendance will count as volunteer hours if you are registered in the library's Teen Volunteer Program (you do not need to be a registered volunteer to attend TAB). If you are passionate about teen services, the library would love to have you join TAB! 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.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group. Full STEAM Ahead 6:30pm - 7:30pm Youth Other 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: Other Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Come to the library to do a fun activity related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math. For grades 2-4 Registration begins 30 days before event. This event is in the "Adults" group. Lakeshore Karaoke event 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Other 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: Other Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Registration is required. 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. Patio Story Time 6:00pm - 6:30pm 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: 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.	Lakeshore Park Book Club 6:30pm - 8:30pm Closed Required Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Registration is required. Please join us for a book discussion at Lakeshore Park Pavilion. We will be discussing "The Aviators Wife" by Melanie Benjamin. Synopsis:
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. A Conversation with Jennifer Wallace 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Family 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: Family Required Seats Remaining: 210 Event Details: The Novi Health Alliance along with the Novi Educational Foundation, and Novi Public Library is inviting you to a virtual talk with Jennifer Wallace. Ms.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Novi Historical Commission Meeting 7:00pm - 8:45pm 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 City of Novi's Historical Commission's monthly meeting. Commission members will discuss ongoing and new projects Open to The Public. Disclaimer(s)	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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. NO-VI Chess Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: East Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Required Seats Remaining: 0 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). This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Titanic: Survivors, Victims, and Legacies 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teens, Adults Historical Commission Closed Required 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: West Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Historical Commission Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Join renowned Titanic historian David Kaplan as he explores the stories of people involved in the sinking of the Titanic! 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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