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Upcoming Closures
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Saturday, September 3 - Labor Day Weekend
Sunday, September 4 - Labor Day Weekend
Monday, September 5 - Labor Day
*Both of our drive-up return 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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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month is a time when the Library joins the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure that everyone has the most important card in their wallet - a free library card!
Sign up for your library card online or stop by the building so you can get access to the many resources that the library offers to Inform, Inspire, and Include. Online library card sign-up is available for Novi residents 18 years and older.
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Back to School Reading Challenge
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It’s back to school time! Start the school year right by setting goals, getting organized, and, of course, reading! From September 6 - October 3, readers in K-12 are welcome to join NPL's 2022 Back to School Reading Challenge. Pick up a reading log at the library or click here to download one from home. Participants who read at least 600 minutes will be entered in a prize drawing for some cool back-to-school goodies! |
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Teen Space Opens Monday, September 12
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Students in grades 7-12 with a valid school ID are invited to hang out with friends, study, play ping pong and other games in Teen Space after school! Teen Space is held in the Library's Whole Meeting Room on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5:30pm on regular school days and 11:15am-1:15pm on half days (except during vacation breaks and days that school is closed).
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Keepings Kids Safe, Healthy and Happy in the Digital Age
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The Novi Educational Foundation, Novi Community School District, and the Neighborhood Library Association have partnered to bring a community read to parents this fall! Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World helps parents recognize that the social wisdom they have gained throughout their lives is a relevant and urgently needed supplement to their kid's digital savvy.
Join author, Dr. Devorah Heitner, on Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30pm at the Novi Middle School Auditorium for a presentation and Q&A.
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Summer Reading Recap
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Our 2022 Summer Reading Program "Oceans of Possibilities" was a great success! More than 2,050 guests signed up with 1,089 completing the challenge and 37,695 books were read from June 6 through August 13. Great job, Novi! If you participated in the Summer Reading Program, then we want to hear from you! We would love to hear your feedback about the Summer Reading Program to know how we are doing so that we can continue to improve our program. Click here to take the survey. Available through September 10, 2022.A huge thank you to our sponsors of this year's Summer Reading Program! |
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Start a New Chapter - No Fines for Late Returns
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Fines can often stop people from using libraries and getting the resources they need. Eliminating overdue fines furthers the Library's mission of providing open access to resources, materials, and other services by removing this financial barrier. The Library is proud to be fine-free through June 2023!
NPL is encouraging cardholders to return overdue items as quickly as possible. While there are still costs for lost or damaged materials, late fees on overdue items are gone until June 2023. Additionally, reducing the number of overdue and lost items helps the library stay fine-free in the future! Drop off your late items through our 24/7 return slot.
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Novi Library Café
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Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm
September weekly specials (valid until 2pm):
- September 6-9: $1 off any salad
- September 12-16: Pizza, chips, and pop or Dasani water for $8
- September 19-23: Chicken pesto sandwich and pop for $8
- September 26-30: 10% off any Refresher
Café sales directly benefit the Novi Community School District. We're so proud to partner with them and Chartwells to bring delicious, quality food and drinks to Library guests! Looking for a caterer for an upcoming birthday party, business meeting, or large event? Click here for more information.
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Upcoming Meetings
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Friends of the Novi Library Meeting: Wed, Sep 14, 2pm - NPL Board Room Novi Historical Commission Meeting: Wed, Sep 21, 7pm - AgendaLibrary Board Meeting: Thu, Sep 22, 7pm - Agenda, Council Chambers
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We're Hiring!
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Want to join the Novi Library family? We're hiring positions in multiple departments! For more information and to apply, click here. Questions? Email our HR Specialist, Nicole Williams, at nwilliams@novilibrary.org. |
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Drop-In Notarization Services
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The Library has partnered with Kace Mobile Notary to provide drop-in notarization services on the 4th Friday of the month from 1-4pm. Services will be held on Friday, September 23.
Services offered include loan documents, trusts, power of attorney, titles/bill of sale, acknowledgment, apostille, and more! Fees range from $10 and up, depending on the number of documents and what type. Cash, check or Zelle accepted.
To get a quote, contact Kace Mobile Notary at 248-313-8232 or email kacemobilenotary@gmail.com.
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Free COVID Tests Available Mon, Sept 19
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NPL has received a limited supply of free at-home COVID test kits in a partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
They are available through the drive-up window only, starting Monday, September 19 at 10am. No appointment is necessary. Test kits will be available for pick-up during regular library hours of operation.
There is a limit of one (1) test kit per family. Each kit holds two tests, one to be taken immediately and the second to be taken 24-36 hours after the first test is taken.
Questions? Please contact the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services COVID Hotline at 888-535-6136 or email COVID19@michigan.gov.
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