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Promotional graphic for the Story Explorers Book Club featuring Jina Jeong: Project Earth by Carol Kim. The book cover shows a cheerful girl standing in front of a shelf of plants, books, and science projects on a light green background. Text on the left reads: “Story Explorers Book Club. Grades 1–3. Registration Required. Wednesday, April 22nd, 6:00–7:00 PM.”

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

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 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

An open book graphic promoting the Fact Finders Book Club for grades 1–3. The left page repeats the magnifying glass and brain design with event details: “Thursday, April 23, 6:00–7:00 PM, Registration Required.” The right page shows illustrated hands of different skin tones reaching toward a green and blue Earth, with the words, “This Month’s Topic: Earth and Environment.”

Fact Finders Book Club - Grades 1-3 - Nonfiction Books

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

Age Group: Youth

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Calling all curious kids in grades 1–3! Fact Finders Book Club is a monthly nonfiction book club where young readers explore a new real-world topic each month, from dinosaurs and space to animals,

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Whole Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Registration Required

Strange Lands Book Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 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.

A flyer with the title “Picky Eaters or Problem Feeders.” Below, the text reads “Virtual – On Zoom.” The bottom features the Novi Public Library and Early On Michigan logos. Illustrations show a baby refusing a green vegetable and a child frowning with vegetables and fruit around them.

Picky Eaters or Problem Feeders - Virtual

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Parenting and Caregivers

Registration Required

Event Details:

This workshop will help you understand the many factors that affect eating. You will learn ways to promote positive food behaviors with your child.

History Talk about Ernie Harwell, baseball announcer. May 13th at 7pm at Novi Public Library

NHCEvent: Detroit's Voice of Summer: Ernie Harwell

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Whole Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Historical Commission

Registration Required

Event Details:

Take me out to the ball game!

Sip and Read at HUB Stadium

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and social Sip & Read experience at the Hub Stadium, located in Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk!

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Whole Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Registration Required

Strange Lands Book Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 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.

Book Exchange

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: West Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Clean off your Bookshelves!

Please arrive with 1-5 gently used books you're willing to part with.
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10 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Knit 2gether Knitting 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Youth" group Family Story Time 11:00am–11:30am Youth Story Time This event is in the "Youth" group Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: West Meeting Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group Cancelled CANCELLED - Family Story Time 11:00am–11:30am Youth Story Time This event is in the "Youth" group Cancelled Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: West Meeting Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. 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.
12 pm				This event is in the "Youth" group Family Story Time 12:00pm–12:30pm Youth Story Time This event is in the "Youth" group Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: West Meeting Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group Cancelled CANCELLED - Family Story Time 12:00pm–12:30pm Youth Story Time This event is in the "Youth" group Cancelled Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: West Meeting Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that promote early literacy. For children birth-5 years and their caregivers. 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.
1 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Resume Workshop with Michigan Works 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Registration Required Event Details: Join Michigan Works representative Leena Zachariah for a hands-on workshop designed to help you create or refine your resume and cover letter. This session is perfect for those starting fresh or looking to polish existing documents.	This event is in the "Tweens" group iCode Summer Workshop: Minecraft Modding 1:00pm–2:30pm Tweens STEAM Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Tweens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Students will learn how to make Mods (modifications) for one of their favorite games: Minecraft. Learning to mod in Minecraft is a gateway to an adventure of creativity in computer skills that can be taken from video games to the real world! 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Youth" group Baby Time 2:00pm–2:30pm Youth Story Time This event is in the "Youth" group 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Compassionate Support- "Stressed Out?" 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: West Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us as we unravel "Stress Management" and discuss some of the common stressors’ older adults face and practical tips to reduce its impact. Presented by Angela Hospice		This event is in the "Tweens" group Club Half-Blood 6:30pm–8:00pm Tweens Arts & Crafts, Book Club Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Calling all fans of mythology, monsters, and mayhem! If you love Rick Riordan’s books, or want to read them for the first time, join our monthly club for discussion, snacks, games, and crafts inspired by the books! 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Craftastic Wednesday: Mini Bookcases 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: iCube Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Back due to popular demand! Select a pre-3D printed mini bookcase and decorate it with paint and embellishments, then stack your shelves with your favorite book covers. This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of Novi Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Friends of the Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: We support and advocate for our Library! Through Book Nook sales, and membership fees, the Friends sponsor the annual Community Reads and Summer Reading Program, Battle of the Books, the iCube Makerspace, and more! Looking to volunteer? Join us!	Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Board Offsite Event Library Branch: Off Site Program Type: Library Board Event Details: Library Board meetings are usually held on the second 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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