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Human Library Open Call for Volunteer Books

All Day 7/31 - 9/9

Library Branch: Virtual

Event Details:

We are currently in the process of recruiting human "books"! In the best sense of the word, The Human Library is a library of people and their experiences with prejudice. However, instead of books, actual humans are on loan for conversations.

Image promoting the Virtual Business Book Club. Image is of a laptop. On the laptop screen is an image of a book with a black cover and the words Virtual Business Book Club.

Business Book Club - Virtual

Tuesday, September 2, 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.

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, September 3rd, 6:00–7:00 PM.' The right side shows the cover of the book 'Boris on the Move' by Andrew Joyner, with an illustration of a gray animal (a warthog) running with a green camper in the background.

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

Wednesday, September 3, 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

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Whole Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Registration Required

Intermediate Geneaology Seminar Saturday Sept. 6th 10:30am-3pm

Intermediate Geneaology Class with Northville Genealogical Society

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Historical Commission, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

This is an intermediate geneology seminar. Participants should have some knowledge and understanding of geneaology and genealogical resources.

SCHEDULE

10:30-12:30pm -Geneaology Talk

For the Love of Poetry @ Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

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, writing poems, and having fun.

Business Book Club

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Youth Activity 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.

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: East Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Registration Required

Miracle on Piquette Plant History talk. September 23rd, 2025 at 7pm at Novi Public Library

NHC Event: The Miracle on Piquette Avenue

Tuesday, September 23, 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:

Join Don LaCombe, automotive historian, and go behind-the-scenes to learn how the birthplace of the Model T was saved and started its new life as a world-renowned museum.

Holiday Decoupage Boxes

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

You are invited to a fun and creative session exploring the wonderful world of decoupage.We will be creating various designs. It's a fantastic craft because it's incredibly versatile.

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Time	Mon (10/13)	Tue (10/14)	Wed (10/15)	Thu (10/16)	Fri (10/17)	Sat (10/18)
All Day	This event is in the "Youth" group NO STORYTIME October 13th - 19th All Day 10/13–10/19 Youth Story Time This event is in the "Youth" group Library Branch: Novi Public Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Story Time Event Details: NO STORYTIME October 13th - 19th Storytime is taking a short break. During this time, the librarians are planning new storytime sessions. Storytime will start again the week of October 20th.
10 am				Coffee With The Superintendent 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: West Meeting Room Join Superintendent Benjamin Mainka for a discussion on current topics relating to the schools. This event is in the "Adults" group Knit 2gether Group 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 Pages to Pages: ESL/ELL Bookclub 10:30am–12:00pm Adults ESL This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Event Details: Improve your English while reading a book with friends! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the sixteen-week session. This book club meets every other week.	This event is in the "Adults" group Beginner English Language Lessons 10:00am–12:30pm Adults Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL Registration Required Event Details: For adult beginners who recently arrived in the 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 Pages to Pages: ESL/ELL Bookclub 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults ESL This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Event Details: Improve your English while reading a book with friends! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the sixteen-week session. This book club meets every other week.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Afternoon Read Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Book Club Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist 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? The List by Yomi Adegoke			This event is in the "Adults" group Intermediate/Advanced English Language Lessons 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESL Registration Required Event Details: These sessions will be for intermediate/advanced level adults who have been in the USA/Michigan for at least 1-2 years. We will discuss a variety of subjects during our 8 weeks of class.
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 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 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 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 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 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 "Adults" group Document Donation Day 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Historical Commission This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Local History Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Historical Commission Event Details: Family photos from Novi events, old yearbooks, journals or written accounts about life in Novi. City, club, church, or other group meeting minutes or event flyers.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group For the Love of Poetry @ Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens, Adults Registration Required 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, writing poems, and having fun.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Evening of English 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults ESL Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: West Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group Story Explorers Book Club - Grades 1-3 - Fiction Books 6:00pm–7:00pm Youth Book Club Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group 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	This event is in the "Adults" group Karaoke at Lakeshore Park 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Come out all you singers, and join us for some fun. You don’t have to be a Voice contender, or an American Idol one either. You and your own voice are unique and true to just YOU.
7 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group Halloween Crafts Youth 7:00pm–8:00pm Youth Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Upcoming Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the library for fun Halloween crafts. Grades: K-4 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 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.

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