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Sunday, April 9  - Easter Sunday

Sunday, May 14 - Mother's Day

Sunday, May 28 - Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend

Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day

Libraries are full of stories in a variety of formats from picture books to large print, audiobooks to ebooks, and more. But there's so much more to the story. Library programming brings the Novi community together for entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, story times, movie nights, crafting classes, and lectures. Library infrastructure advances the community, providing internet and technology access, literacy skills, and support for businesses, job seekers, and entrepreneurs.

Join us as we celebrate National Library Week with a month-long Tiny Art Show, a Spring Concert on Sunday, April 23 at 2pm, and more fun for the family!

Register for the National Library Week Spring Concert.

NPL's Tiny Art Show

Held in honor of National Library Week (April 23-29), stop this month to view miniature masterpieces of art created by the Novi community. This display will be located at the bottom of the stairs in a display case and in the 2nd floor display case across from the elevators. 

*If you picked up a Tiny Art Show craft kit in March and you still haven't turned in your completed canvas, please do so asap!

Help ring in the new season with our Spring Into Reading Challenge! From now through Monday, April 17, keep track of your minutes read in Beanstack. Log 600 minutes and you will be entered into a raffle to win an acrylic bird feeder and bird seed to enjoy at home. Log into Beanstack by clicking here.

Strategic Planning Update

Again, a huge thank you to our community members who took part in our survey and feedback sessions. A retreat was held on March 21/22 and close to 30 library staff, board members, and community members participated. To review the data collected so far, click here. 

We are expecting a rough draft of strategic ideas in early May from our consultants at ReThinking Libraries. Stay tuned for more information!

Living Your Best Life Series

This 3-part series will inspire you to improve your wellbeing for a happier and healthier future!

• Creating Your Vision (Goal Setting & Vision Boarding Session): Monday, April 17, 6:30pm
  Register here.
• Where'd My Wellbeing Go?: Monday, April 24, 7:30pm
  Register here.
• Sound Healing Gong Meditation: Saturday, May 13, 3pm
  Register here.

On the Road to Frankenmuth

The popular Novi Public Library bus trips have returned! Join us on a deluxe motor coach ride for an exciting trip to Frankenmuth on Friday, May 5 where we will enjoy pretzel making, a guided tour of the Michigan Heroes Museum, a tour of St. Lorenz (176 year old German church and cabin), lots of shopping, and of course a delicious chicken dinner from Zehnder's!

The cost is $89/person. To register, call 248-869-7204 or email administration@novilibrary.org (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm).

Update on the OverDrive & Libby Apps

Attention, OverDrive app users! OverDrive is discontinuing the original legacy OverDrive app on May 1, 2023 and transitioning users to the Libby app. Libby is OverDrive's newer app for browsing and enjoying digital content from our library. All your loans, holds, and wish list items will be waiting for you in the Libby app when you log in with your library card and PIN.

*Note: our library's digital collection will continue to be available at https://tln.overdrive.com. 

Click here to learn more.

Oakland County Historical Commission Display

Next time you visit our 2nd floor, take a look at the poster series on the outside of the quiet study room. These posters will tell some important parts of Oakland County's history and how they fit into the larger pattern of American history. Visit every few months to see new posters!

Upcoming Meetings

Friends of the Novi Library Meeting: Wed, Apr. 12, 2pm - Board Room
Novi Historical Commission Meeting: Wed, Apr. 19, 7pm - Local History Room
Library Board Meeting: Thu, Apr. 27, 7pm - Novi Civic Center

We're Hiring!

Want to join the Novi Library family? We're hiring for the following positions:

• Youth Librarian
• Community Outreach Librarian
• Information Services Intern
• Information Services Intern - Early Literacy
• Youth and Teen Programming Assistant

For more information and to apply, click here. Questions? Email our HR Specialist, Nicole Williams, at nwilliams@novilibrary.org.

Unattended Children in the Library

As we near summertime and the library building gets busier due to summer reading, we wanted to provide a reminder about our Unattended Child Policy. This policy provides for the safety and well-being of children at the Library. 

• Children under the age of seven (7): Parents, guardians or caregivers must be responsible for maintaining visual contact with and must be in the presence of their child at all times.
• Children between seven (7) and eleven (11): Parents, guardians or caregivers must remain at the Library but not necessarily in visual contact with their child.
• Children twelve (12) and older: Children may be left on their own to attend library programs or use the Library, unless the staff determines the child needs supervision, assistance or the child has demonstrated that they cannot comply with our Guest Behavior Policy.

Click here to review our Unattended Child Policy.
Click here to review our Guest Behavior Policy.

Adult Programs

• Cultural/International & ESL Programs
• 4/3: Novi Mental Health Alliance
• 4/11: Afternoon Read Book Club 
• 4/11: For the Health of It - Sleep, Alcohol & the Immune System
• 4/13: NO-VI Chess Club (Experienced Players)
• 4/17: Living Your Best Life - Creating Your Vision
• 4/20: Coffee with the Superintendent 
• 4/20: Lunchtime Concert - Oakland Homeschool Chamber Ensemble
• 4/20: NO-VI Chess Club (Beginner/Intermediate Players)
• 4/20: NO-VI Chess Club (Experienced Players)
• 4/23: Spring Concert - National Library Week
• 4/24: Living Your Best Life - Where'd My Wellbeing Go?
• 4/24: A Novel Idea Book Club

• Story Times
• 4/12: Smart Money MI Kids Read Story Time
• 4/13: NO-VI Chess Club (Experienced Players)
• 4/20: NO-VI Chess Club (Beginner/Intermediate Players)
• 4/20: NO-VI Chess Club (Experienced Players)
• 4/24: Save, Spend, Share Money Bank Grab and Go
• 4/26: Tail Waggin' Reading Buddies

• Teen Space
• 4/13: NO-VI Chess Club (Experienced Players)
• 4/15: SAT Practice Test
• 4/17: Living Your Best Life - Creating Your Vision
• 4/20: NO-VI Chess Club (Beginner/Intermediate Players)
• 4/20: NO-VI Chess Club (Experienced Players)
• 4/21: Teen Advisory Board Meeting
• 4/24: Basic Budgeting and Banking 101 for Teens

Programs for Teens

SAT Practice Test
Saturday, April 15, 10am-2pm
Sylvan Learning Center of Novi will be hosting a free practice SAT test. Taking a practice test is a great way to get familiar with the format of the test, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and determine where to focus to achieve the best results. Test is open to high school students only.
Register here and for more info.

Basic Budgeting and Banking 101 for Teens
Monday, April 24, 3-4pm
Join Community Financial for a financial literacy interactive presentation about budgeting and banking that will empower teens to navigate their finances. Participants who attend will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $10 gift card to the Café!
Register here.

Genealogy Research

The Northville Genealogical Society will be offering free genealogical research assistance on the 4th Monday of the 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.

Maybury Farm
Thursday, April 20, 7pm
Diana Wallace, Executive Director
Maybury Farm, on the Northville side of 8 Mile Rd., 1.5 miles west of Beck Rd., is an 85 acre educational working farm with a general store, gardens, over 100 animals, and a fascinating history. It is only open to the public in the summer and fall. Learn more about the farm, its history, activities scheduled for this year, and the ways volunteers contribute to its success.
Register here.

LGBTQ in the Labor Movement
Wednesday, April 26, 7pm
Join historian James McQuad as he explores stories of the LGBTQ Community and their work in and around the Labor Movement in Detroit and Michigan.
Register here.

Café Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm

April weekly specials (valid until 2pm):

• April 3rd-7th: Roast beef and cheddar sandwich with chocolate dipped pretzel and soda or water for $8
• April 10th-14th: Roasted vegetable hummus wrap with chips and soda or water for $8
• April 17th-21st: Chicken pesto sandwich with chips and soda or water for $8
• April 24th-28th: Turkey bacon panini with chips and soda or water for $8 

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!

Unable to Visit NPL? Get Materials By Mail!

Have you had surgery recently or been in an accident? Has your doctor told you not to drive for a certain period of time, and now you find yourself unable to get to the library? You can still get your favorite books and movies to pass the time even if you can’t come to us! NPL @ Your Door is a free service for Novi residents who aren’t able to get to the library, even on a temporary basis. We will mail the items you are looking for directly to your door! Call 248-869-7225 or email nplayd@novilibrary.org to sign up today! 

Virtual Baby Safety Fair

Public health professionals will share safety information to keep your baby or grandbaby safe on Tuesday, April 4 from 10-11:30am. Presentation topics include: child passenger safety, marijuana and vaping risks & cessation, postpartum depression and coping, wellness visits, and more. This program is presented by the Oakland County Health Division. 

Click here to register.

Tour It With the Artist

Library card holders can enrich their visit to Villa Barr Art Park when they include David Barr's book Villa Barr: Trails, Tales, and Details as part of the experience. Cardholders can access the book (text only) online through the Libby app or through Download Destination. The book, with full-color images, can also be purchased through the Novi Historical Commission at the Library. 

Click here for more info.

For additional information, contact Ken Stevens, Professor Emeritus at Eastern Michigan University, at kstevens@emich.edu.

NEF Green Gala Fundraiser

The Novi Educational Foundation is hosting its annual Green Gala on Saturday, April 15. Proceeds from the event will support students and teachers in the NCSD through classroom grants, scholarships, and district programs. 
Click here for more info.

City of Novi

Construction Updates

The 2023 road construction season is in full swing! Learn about these projects by clicking here.

How do you get around Novi? The city is seeking input on the Active Mobility Plan. This plan will identify community priorities to ensure that safe and convenient routes are available for people who walk and bike. Click here for more info.

Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair

Thursday, April 6, 9am-12pm

Click here to register.

Aging Mastery Program

Thursday, April 20-June 22, 2-3:30pm

Call 833-262-2200 or email wellnessprograms@aaa1b.com.

Fuerst Field of Honor
Wednesday, May 24, 5:30pm

Click here for more info. Veterans can call 248-347-0400 to register.

2023 Novi Memorial Day Run
Monday, May 29, 7:30am

Click here for more info.

2023 Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 29, 10am

Click here for more info. For group entry inquiries, call 248-347-0414.

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