Novi Public Library October 2022 eNewsletter

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Upcoming Closures
Wednesday, November 23 at 5pm - Closing Early
Thursday, November 24 -
Thanksgiving
Friday, November 25 -
Closed

Important Updates
Election Day - Tuesday, November 8
Novi Library is Precinct 18 for the election. Polls are open 7am-8pm. The Library will be open 10am-9pm for regular services.

After School Pick-Up
Please consider this a friendly reminder about the importance of not using NPL's parking lot as a pick-up location after school. If your student is using the library, find a designated parking spot to park in and wait for your student to exit the library. Avoid parking in emergency and disabled spaces. Please take time to speak with your student about the importance of following safety guidelines, using crosswalks, and being cautious while riding a bike or walking to and from school.

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Keeping Kids Safe, Healthy and Happy in the Digital Age
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 as she teaches parents how to support their children's use of technology, how to empower kids to make positive choices online, and how to create a smart tech culture within a family. Q&A to follow! Copies of the book are available on the 1st Floor of the library.

Thank you to the Novi Educational Foundation, the Novi Community School District, the Neighborhood Library Association, and the Renaissance Baronette Hotel for making this event possible!
Register

Broadway is Coming to NPL!
Join Vanessa Carr on Sunday, October 16 at 2pm for music from the Broadway stage! Enjoy songs from iconic shows like Les Misérables, Cats, Motown The Musical, Funny Girl, and more! Come dressed in your Broadway best bringing the glitz and glam to the theater! Light refreshments will be provided before showtime. The performance will start promptly at 2:30pm. Get ready for a theatrical matinee of laughter, drama, and showbiz pizzaz!
Program generously sponsored by the Friends of Novi Library.
Register here.

Thank you from the Outreach Team at NPL to Joyce Cherf, longtime library guest and NPL Friend, for her generous donation to go towards the continued support of the NPL @ Your Door program!

DIA Van Gogh Bus Trip
NPL is hitting the road on Tuesday, October 18 with a trip to the DIA to see the Van Gogh Exhibit! Guests ages 18+ are invited! For just $25, you'll get transportation, a coffee voucher, muffins, and bottled water. The bus will depart from our parking lot promptly at 12:15pm and will return around 3:30pm.
Registration can be done through our Administration Office (Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm). Please email administration@novilibrary.org to reserve your space! To download our required registration & waiver form, click here.

NPL Celebrates TeenTober
TeenTober is a nationwide celebration started by the Young Adult Library Services Association and is hosted by libraries every October. It aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services and the innovative ways teen services help teens learn new skills, and fuel their passions in and outside the library. NPL will celebrate TeenTober by highlighting all the great resources and programs that are available at the library for teens all year long. Click here for more information to participate in a teen challenge.

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Polish American Heritage Celebration
Join us on Saturday, October 29 from 2-4pm as we recognize Polish American Heritage Month through music, dance, presentations, displays, history and of course, food!
Register here.

ATTENTION Novi Dinosaur Lovers!
Jurassic Quest is roaring into the Suburban Convention Center from Oct. 7-9! Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. See their herd of life size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, T-Rex and an incredible 50 Foot Long Megalodon. You don’t want to miss “The Quest” interactive adventure, dinosaur rides, giant fossil dig, inflatables, fossil science exhibit, “Triceratots” soft play area, and MORE!

Visit the Library now through Oct. 5 to enter a raffle to win a free family 4-pack of tickets. To enter, you'll need to:
  • locate the Prehistoric Life Tiles (hint: check the 1st floor youth area)
  • take a picture of the tiles
  • show your picture to a Librarian at the information desk
Tickets are flying fast! Sellouts expected, buy in advance at JurassicQuest.com to guarantee your timeslot. Locate the Prehistoric Life Tiles and you might also find a ticket discount code! Raffle winner will be selected and notified on Thu, Oct. 6.

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Novi Library Café
Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm

October weekly specials (valid until 2pm):
  • October 3-7: Chicken parmesan sandwich on ciabatta with pop for $8
  • October 10-14: Grande hot chocolate or white hot chocolate for the price of a Tall
  • October 17-21: Bagel sandwich with a choice of Simply Juice for $7
  • October 24-28: Sweet tooth special of pop, chips & candy bar for $4.50
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!

Start a New Chapter - No Fines for Late Returns
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.

Upcoming Meetings
Friends of the Novi Library Meeting: Wed, Oct 12, 2pm - NPL Board Room
Novi Historical Commission Meeting: Wed, Oct 19, 7pm - Agenda
Library Board Meeting:  Thu, Oct 27, 7pm - Agenda, Council Chambers

We're Hiring!
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.

Programs

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Tipping Point Theatre
Thursday, October 20, 7pm

Tipping Point Theatre is both a place and a team of professionals - artists, directors, set and costume designers, and playwrights. Accessible, affordable, and award-winning live performances are enjoyed by more than 22,000 people at this Northville theater every year. Meet its artistic directors, learn about this non-profit Actors Equity Assn. group, and its upcoming productions - a unique cultural gem.
Register here.

Enjoy Summer Songfest?
Thank you to everyone who attended the Summer Songfest concerts this summer at Paradise Park, sponsored by the Friends of Novi Library! If you would like to sign-up to be included on an email distribution list to receive notifications about upcoming programs including future concerts like Summer Songfest, email the Friends at friends@novilibrary.org. 

You can also become a member of the Friends for just $10 a year! Your membership will help support future programs at the Novi Library! Click here for more info.

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The History of Willow Run
Wednesday, October 26, 7pm

Join historian Barry Levine as he explores the history of Willow Run. Learn how it went from a bomb production site during WWll to a hub of mobility run by GM. 
Register here.
Services
Free COVID Tests Available Thru Drive-Up Window Only
NPL has received a limited supply of free at-home COVID test kits in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

They are available through the drive-up window only. No appointment is necessary. Test kits are 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.

Drop-In Notarization Services
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, October 28. 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.

Get Materials-by-Mail with NPL @ Your Door
If you are unable to come to the Library due to accessibility, illness, or other reasons, NPL can mail materials to your home in a new program called NPL @ Your Door. Receive books, audiobooks, DVDs, and BluRays for all ages, and NPL will pay for the postage for you to mail them back to the Library once you are done with them. 

Signing up for NPL @ Your Door is easy! All you need is a valid Novi library card in good standing, be 18 years or older, and be a resident of Novi. Contact our Support Services Outreach Team by calling 248-869-7205 or send an email to nplayd@novilibrary.org.

Feeling Overwhelmed? Novi Community Coalition is Here For You
Connect with the Community Support Coordinator at the Novi Library, by appointment only, Thursdays from 10am-3pm.

Assistance is free and confidential. Call or text 248-378-9899 to schedule an appointment. Service is for Oakland County residents only.
Community Information

2022 Japan Fest
Sun, Oct. 2, 1-4pm
Novi High School
Experience the culture of Japan through presentations, performances, traditional children's games, cultural workshops, and more. Visit the Library's table!

Novi Parent Camp - Novi Mental Health Alliance
Sat, Oct. 8, 8:30am-12:30pm
Novi High School

A morning of connections, workshops and resources to empower parents of children of all ages with a keynote speaker and two break-out sessions which will host several diversified topics relevant to parenting. Keynote speaker features PJ Brady, Founder and Author, Brave Smart Kind Parenting.
Register here.

Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Opportunities
Every year, AARP Tax-Aide volunteers help people get the tax prep services they need, free of charge - but they can always use more hands. They're looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles and, in particular, tax counselors who prepare personal income tax returns.
Click here to volunteer or spread the word.

City of Novi Events
  • Powerful Tools for Caregivers
    Mon, Oct 10-Nov 14, 6-7:30pm
  • Novi Group Travel Fair
    Tue, Oct 11, 1:30-3:30pm
  • One-On-One Counseling for Medicare Part D Annual Open Enrollment
    Mon-Fri, Oct 15-Dec 7, 2-4pm & 6-8pm
  • Pruning Like a Pro
    Mon, Oct 17, 5:30pm
  • Pumpkin Painting with a Twist
    Thu, Oct 20, 6-7:30pm
  • Getting Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment 2023
    Thu, Oct 20, 10-11am
To sign up for these programs, please visit cityofnovi.org or call 248-347-0400.

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Meeting Rooms for Rent
NPL has 6 unique meeting spaces available for the public to rent, accommodating anywhere from 2 to 200 people. For more information about rooms and equipment available, click here.
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Save the Date! Pop-Up Market
Enjoy some holiday shopping while supporting local small businesses on Saturday, December 10. Make a purchase at any of our vendors and be entered to win a gift card. Interested vendors should email hhentschel@novilibrary.org.
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Free Genealogy Assistance
The Northville Genealogical Society will be offering free genealogical research assistance on the 4th Monday of each month from 12-2pm. Drop in to ask questions, get help on ancestry, databases, and more. This program will take place in the Local History Room on the 2nd Floor of the library. Click here for more info.

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