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NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Whole Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Registration Required

Graphic advertising a “Game Afternoon at the Library.” The top text reads “Game Afternoon at the Library” with four illustrated dice around it. Below, the text says “A Game Program for All Abilities.” The graphic includes illustrations of a Connect Four board, a checkers board, multicolored game pawns on a square board, and a set of number cards. At the bottom, a banner reads “A Neurodivergent, Disability, and Family-Friendly Event.”

Game Afternoon at the Library – A Games Program for All Abilities

Sunday, April 12, 2026 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

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Join us for Game Afternoon at the Library, a welcoming and inclusive game day celebration for all ages and abilities.

Graphic with a chalkboard background decorated with doodles of open books. The main text reads, “Early Childhood Educator Workshop.” Below it, in yellow script, the subtitle says, “Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Books.”

Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Books - A Workshop for Early Childhood Educators (RTRM)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

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Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Books - A Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

Tales from Environmental Protection in Michigan

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: West Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Health and Wellness

Registration Required

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From Flint’s water to toxic green ooze on the highway:

Promotional image for the Novi Public Library Art Tour. The design shows a gallery-style wall with three framed artworks under hanging lights. The text “Novi Public Library” appears above the artworks, and “Art Tour” appears below. The displayed artworks include an illustration of a person reading with children, an abstract sculpture of intertwined brown ribbons, and a colorful geometric painting with squares in various bright shades.

Art Tour at Novi Public Library

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural and International

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Art Tour at Novi Public Library is a guided program designed to showcase the artwork in and around the Library.

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

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Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: Board Room

Age Group: Youth

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

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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,

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.

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

An illustrated graphic featuring the words Sensory Story Time curved in bold black letters across the top. Below the text is an open book with stylized teal and green trees growing up from its pages, along with a small yellow house nestled among the trees on a light yellow background.

Low Sensory Storytime: Calm and Cozy

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Open

Library Branch: Novi Public Library

Room: East Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth

Program Type: Accessibility and Disability Inclusion, Story Time

Registration Required

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All Day	This event is in the "Youth" group NO STORYTIME June 29th through July 5th All Day 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 June 29th through July 5th. Storytime is taking a short break. During this time, the librarians are planning new storytime sessions. Storytime will start again the week of July 6th.
8 am						This event is in the "Adults" group On The Road to Chihuly at Meijer Gardens 8:00am–6:30pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for our popular bus trip. This one will fill up fast! Enjoy the day at Meijer Gardens for the famous CHIHULY outdoor exhibit with guided Tram tour, and Radiant Forms indoor exhibit. Shop at the Devos-Keeler Gift Shop.
9 am
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					Family Story Time 11:00am–11:30am Story Time Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: West Meeting Room 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 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.
12 pm					Family Story Time 12:00pm–12:30pm Story Time Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: West Meeting Room 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 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.
1 pm					This event is in the "Tweens" group Mario Kart Tournament - TWEEN 1:00pm–2:00pm Tweens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: East Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Rev up the action! Test your skills on the Mario Kart race track, win prizes, and cheer on your friends! Snacks will be provided. Grade: 5-8 Registration Begins: One Month Prior Location: East Meeting Room		This event is in the "Tweens" group iCode Summer Workshop: Digital Arts 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 create visually stunning works using digital art tools. Through mediums like fractal and pixel art, they’ll explore patterns, symmetry, and generative design, blending artistic expression with algorithmic thinking. 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.
3 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group Super Smash Bros Tournament - TEEN 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Novi Public Library Room: East Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Details: Parents telling you to get out of the house this summer? Fight to the virtual death at the library’s Super Smash Bros Tournament! Win prizes and heckle your friends! Snacks will be provided.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group Lego Club 6:30pm–7:15pm 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 once a month for a fun Lego building challenge. We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination. For grades K -4. Registration required. 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 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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