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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

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

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

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Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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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

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Seats Remaining: 38

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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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. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. For the Love of Poetry 10:30am - 11:30am 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: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults 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.	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			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. 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.
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. 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 "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. Cancelled Teen Space 2:45pm - 5:00pm Tweens, Teens This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Novi Public Library 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					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: 30 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Local History Room Office Hours 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Historical Commission This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Historical Commission Come to the Local History Room for assistance or just to meet commission members and learn about Novi's history. 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: 31 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 "Youth" group. Sunset Stories 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: West Meeting Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join us for an evening family story time that promotes early literacy with stories, songs, rhymes and more! This story time is designed for children 0-5 years. No registration 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.	Lakeshore 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: Unlimited Event Details: This month we will be discussing Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt. Summary:
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Michigan Haunts: Public Places, Eerie Spaces 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Historical Commission 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: West Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Historical Commission Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Explore paranormal parts of the Mitten State. 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. Halloween Lanterns 7:00pm - 8:00pm Tweens Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Tweens" 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: Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Tweens, join us in creating glowing halloween lanterns that can be used as spooky decorations. Grades: 4-8 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. CRAFTASTIC THURSDAY: TIK TOK GHOST PAINTINGS 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts 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: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: CRAFTASTIC THURSDAY: TIK TOK GHOST PAINTINGS Just in time for the spooky season, join the viral trend of converting replicas of classic art and archival photos into fun and whimsical ghost paintings. Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Board Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Program Type: Library Board Event Details: Library Board meetings are usually held on the fourth Thursday of each month, at the Novi Civic Center at 7:00pm, to review library financials, make policy decisions, and provide broad operational oversight of the Library. The public is welcome.

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