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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

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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: 38

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: 9

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.

Summary:

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: 125

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					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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 7 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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 3 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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 2 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 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? 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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 1 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 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 "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.
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. No Required Reading Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Book Club 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 Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 22 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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 16 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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 3 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 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: 27 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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 6 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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