Novi Public Library January 2022 eNewsletter

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Important Updates
Winter Closures
Friday, December 31
Saturday, January 1

Both of our drive-up returns slots will be closed. No items will be due and any overdue fines that would normally be charged during the closure will be waived.

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Novi Public Library Awarded Community Builder - Large Business Award
NPL was honored to receive the Community Builder (Large Business) award from the Novi Chamber of Commerce at their 2021 Holiday Lunch & Awards Ceremony. This award recognizes NPL's efforts in expanding outreach and making stronger connections with north end residents in Novi with the Lakeshore Lending Library kiosk. Thank you to all the Chamber members who nominated us for this award!

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Click the image above to watch a video about Polar Prizes at Lakeshore Lending Library!
From now through February 28, 2022, check out items from the Lakeshore Lending Library kiosk using your Novi library card and you may find a prize inside! Prizes include gift cards to the Library Café, coupons for the Friends' Book Nook, and entry tickets for Pauly's Prize Baskets!

You can also take a photo of yourself at the kiosk, upload it to Facebook or Instagram, tag our accounts and use the hashtag below, to be entered into that month's drawing for a special prize! Pauly's Prize Basket items may include a blanket, gloves, gift from the iCube, Book Nook coupon, Café gift card, and more!

Social media monthly hashtags:
  • January: #SnowMuchFunatLLL
  • February: #WinterWonderatLLL
For official contest details, please click here!

Lakeshore Lending Library is located at 601 S. Lake Drive, Novi. Novi residents with a valid Novi library card may use Lakeshore Lending Library. For more information about the kiosk, please click here.
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MLK Virtual Unity Celebration
Monday, January 17, 11am
Celebrate the service and impact of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life by joining us virtually! All ages are welcome to tune in and enjoy music, speakers, and presentations on this day of unity and service.
Click here to register.

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Winter Reading Challenge
From January 1 through January 31, NPL is participating in Beanstack's Fifth Annual Winter Reading Challenge, sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group. "Read for a Better World" encourages readers of all ages to explore diversity, empathy, and action through literature.

We challenge our community to read 10,000 minutes during the month! Guests who log 600 minutes and complete at least 3 activity badges during that time will also be entered into a prize drawing to win an interactive reading poster and a book tote created in our iCube Makerspace! Keep track of your reading on our Beanstack website or the Beanstack Tracker Mobile App.

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New in 2022!
Look out for a brand new service coming to NPL in February! NPL @ Your Door will be a service provided to Novi residents to receive library materials by mail: books, movies, audiobooks, and more! If residents are unable to come to the library due to accessibility, illness, or other issues, NPL can mail materials to a resident's home. To qualify for the NPL @ Your Door program, a resident must have a valid NPL card in good standing, and be 18 years or older to apply. For more information about this service, check our website, novilibrary.org, at the end of January!

Upcoming Meetings
Friends of the Novi Library Meeting: No meetings until April 2022
Novi Historical Commission Meeting: Wed, Jan 19, 7pm - Agenda
Library Board Budget Study Session: Sat, Jan 8, 10am, NPL Board Room
Library Board Budget Study Session:
Thu, Jan 20, 6pm, NPL Board Room
Library Board Meeting: 
Thu, Jan 27, 7pm - Agenda

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Novi Library Café
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Visit the NPL Café during your next visit! On the menu, you'll find items such as sandwiches, pizza, snacks, breakfast items, and a variety of hot and cold beverages made-to-order. Catering is also available through the Café! Click here for more info.
ESL Book Discussion Starts in February!
Improve your English and have fun! For high-beginner to advanced English speakers. We will discuss one book during the 8-week session. Registration required and limited to 10 participants per session. Books will be available for pickup starting Jan. 22 for $7 each. Discussions will take place virtually on Zoom.

Monday Class: 1-2:30pm
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 & Mar 7, 14, 21, 28

Wednesday Class: 10-11:30am
Feb 9, 16, 23 & Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Click here to register.
Questions? Please contact Shannon O'Leary, 248-349-0720 x7287 or soleary@novilibrary.org.

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Grubs Up! What Civil War Soldiers Ate
Wednesday, January 26, 7pm
The Armies worked hard to supply their men with sufficient rations. But, when it came to acquiring nourishment, troops often had to be inventive and crafty! Join Rob Stone, Michigan Reenactor, as he brings history to life!
Click here to register.
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Virtual Health Series
Join NPL as we partner with medical health professionals and representatives from Ascension Providence Hospital and the American Cancer Society in a virtual health series. 
For the Health of It: Teen Edition

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New Year, New Opportunities to Succeed!
Learning is essential to career progression and development. Are you dedicating more time to your career in the New Year? Are you looking to learn a new skill or hobby? Linkedin Learning is here to help! 

Linkedin Learning produces online videos to help you learn business, technology, and creative skills. Videos are available for Development, IT, Business, Marketing, Photography, 3D + Animation, Video, Web, and more. Both in-library and remote users must enter their Novi library card number and pin to access Linkedin Learning.
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Community Information

City of Novi & the Fox Run Veteran's Club Presents: All About the Honor Flight
Calling all Veterans! Join us for an informational meeting about the Honor Flight with guest speaker, Angie Pettit, from Talons Out. Applications will be available at the meeting.
Date: Friday, January 28, 2022
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Location: Lakeshore Park Building, 601 S Lake Dr, Novi

Novi Mental Health Alliance Monthly Meeting
Monday, January 10, 6:30pm
The mission of this group is to raise mental health awareness, well-being, and self-afficacy in the NCSD K-12 system for students, with the support of parents, staff, and community members.
Click here to register.

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hoopla BingePass
With hoopla BingePass, library card holders have unlimited access to collections of streaming content for 7 days with just one borrow (out of 10 checkouts per month)! This now includes digital magazines. Hoopla Magazines has current issues of more than 50 popular magazines, all accessible with a single hoopla instant borrow. If you haven't already, install the hoopla app onto your tablet or smartphone from your device's app store!
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion @ NPL
Coming This Year
  • Collections: Approximately $46,000.00 (15% of the total Collections budget) will go towards the purchase of diverse materials for all ages.
  • Staff In-Service: NPL staff recieved diversity training at their August 20, 2021 In-Service. $3,500.00 was dedicated towards Equity, Inclusion and Cultural Competence training. Staff will receive additional training at a Staff In-Service in March 2022.
  • DEI Account: $2,000.00 is currently available for DEI initiatives in the 2021-2022 budget, which includes a $1,000.00 matching donation from a community member. This new account will continue to grow through donations and other avenues.
  • Art Display: The Friends of the Library sponsored a $1,500.00 art display system for the 2nd Floor which allows us to create a cultural art area for local artists.
  • Patron Point: This automated email marketing system allows us to reach 20,000+ cardholders with valid emails. Patron Point will also offer online card renewal and library card sign-up.
Visit Our DEI Page

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Engage! Magazine Available Online
Did you know you can read the City of Novi's Engage Magazine online? You can view the newest issue by visiting cityofnovi.org or click here!
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Learn a New Hobby with CreativeBug
Are you wanting to learn how to knit in 2022? Do you want to start a bullet journal? Access CreativeBug with your Novi library card to watch hundreds of videos to help inspire you in 2022! Click here to login.
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Meeting Room Rentals Available at NPL
Plan your next meeting or event with spaces available at NPL! From 200 guests to 10, NPL has a wide range of rooms and equipment for rent. To check availability and reserve your meeting space, contact us at 248-869-7204 or administration@novilibrary.org. For more info online, click here.

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Novi Public Library
45255 Ten Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48375
Phone: (248) 349-0720

Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 12 - 6pm
Lakeshore Lending Library
At Lakeshore Park
601 S. Lake Dr, Novi, MI 48375

 Hours
7 Days a Week
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