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Business Book Club - Virtual

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Open

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.

Business Book Club

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Board 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.

An Introduction to the Anishinaabeg

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: West Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Registration Required

Event Details:

In honor of Native American Heritage Month we are so grateful to host Dr. Kevin Leonard who is a Director of the Native American Institute University Outreach and Engagement at Michigan State University. Mr.

"Meet Author Katie Williams as she talks about her book My Murder"

2025 Community Read: Katie Williams

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Whole Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Commerce, Lyon Township, Novi, Northville, Salem-South Lyon, and Walled Lake libraries invite you to a Community Read!

History talk about the sinking of the edmund Fitzgerald on November 12th, 2025 at 7pm at the Novi Public Library

NHC Event: The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Whole Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Historical Commission

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Edmund Fitzgerald is the largest shipwreck in the Great Lakes. Ric Mixter is one of a few who have visited the ship via a submarine to uncover its’ secrets.

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: East Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Registration Required

Flyer for a board game event titled “GAME ON!” The subtitle reads, “A Neurodivergent, Disability, and Family-Friendly Event.” The date “November 16th” is shown in an orange oval. The background is dark blue with images of dice, pawns, a Connect Four board, a colorful board game, a checkers board, and playing cards. The design is vibrant and playful.

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

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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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.

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, November 19th, 6:00–7:00 PM.' The right side shows the cover of the book 'Press Start! Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy!' by Thomas Flintham, featuring pixelated video game-style artwork with a white rabbit character.

Story Explorers Book Club - Grades 1-3 - Fiction Books

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Open

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

Strange Lands Book Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

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.

Tea Blend workshop

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Full

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create a personalized blend to take home! Choose from four different recipes, or mix and match to create something unique.

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Time	Mon (9/09)	Tue (9/10)	Wed (9/11)	Thu (9/12)	Fri (9/13)
All Day					This event is in the "Youth" group Youth Pirate Grab and Go Kit All Day Youth Grab & Go 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: 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 - 4.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group ESL Book Club 10:15am–11:45am Adults Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL, Book Club Closed Registration 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: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL, Book Club Registration Required Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are provided and must be picked up the 1st week of class. $7 book fee.	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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Beginner English Language Lessons 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL Closed Registration 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: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL Registration Required Event Details: This class is for adult beginners who recently arrived in USA/Michigan. We will have conversation time for listening, speaking, and writing. Also, a discussion of topics that are for the beginner level.
11 am
12 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group ESL Book Club 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL, Book Club Closed Registration 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: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL, Book Club Registration Required Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required. Books are provided and must be picked up the 1st week of class. $7 book fee.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Afternoon Read Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Book Club Closed Registration 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 Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an Afternoon Read! Read the selected title and come prepared to discuss! What Are we Reading? How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz			This event is in the "Adults" group Intermediate/Advanced English Language Lessons 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL Closed Registration 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: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL Registration Required Event Details: These sessions will be for intermediate/advanced level adults. We will discuss a variety of subjects during our 8 weeks of class. Also, friendly conversations with other students, listening and speaking in English.
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 from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.	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 from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.	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 from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.	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 from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.	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 from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group No Required Reading Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Book Club Closed Registration 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 Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Need a break from reading for school? Come to the No Required Reading Book Club, our book club for teens! Each month we will pick a new book to read, and then come together the next month to discuss our thoughts and feelings about the book.
5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group An Evening of English 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL Closed Registration 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: East Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an evening of learning English. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice your conversational skills. Great for all levels. Registration Required. No childcare provided. Ages 18+			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Summer Songfest 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults, All Ages Family, Friends of the Library Closed Registration Required Offsite Event 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: 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. Today's Performer: Motor City Soul (Motown and more) Today's meal available for purchase: $13 Pizza Buffet, Mostaccioli, House Salad, Fresh Baked Dessert Selection
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Friends of the Novi Public Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:45pm Adults Friends of the Library This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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: 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.	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 Registration 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 Registration Required 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 "Adults" group Strange Lands Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Book Club Closed Registration 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: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Delve into far-flung and fantastical worlds with us! We'll explore the best that sci-fi and fantasy have to offer, then come together to discuss. Registration required.

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