Spring into NPL for National Library Week!

Celebrate National Library Week, April 7-13!

Next week is National Library Week! Did you know that check-outs of library materials are up 71% and visits to the Library are up 73% from when the Library first opened its doors to the new building in June 2010? 13 years later and NPL continues to work hard to meet the needs of its community.

Here are just a few of the ways NPL is available to you:

A diverse collection of over 140,000 items to check out as well as thousands of digital opportunities (books, magazines, DVDs/Blu Rays, kits and MORE)
Open 7 days a week for a total of 66 hours Monday - Sunday
Programs for all ages (story times, author events, historical presentations, music and MORE)
Spaces to rent for large and small groups
A daily after-school teen program
A café proudly serving Starbucks coffee and treats
Unique artwork to view and enjoy
Mail service for those who are homebound

During this special week that celebrates libraries and reading, we hope community members will make extra efforts to attend a library program or read a great title!

Did you know that NPL requires all Librarians to earn a 2-year Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA (American Librarian Association) accredited institution? That's right readers! These staff members took their education beyond 4 years in order to provide their expertise and assist visitors with their library and information needs. NPL's staff has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas of: literature, the arts, early literacy, international languages, technology, history and more!

Stop in and CHECK US OUT!

Demystify Your Library

Tue, Apr 9, 7pm

Whole Meeting Room

Celebrate National Library Week with us and learn about what goes on behind the scenes at your local public library! Hear from a panel of NPL staff about working at a library, common misconceptions about libraries and our resources and more. Answer trivia questions and bring your own questions for the panel as well.

Food for Thought Food Drive

Coming April 7-13, 2024

As part of our celebration of National Library Week and this year’s theme of “Ready, Set, Library!”, we are partnering with Gleaners Community Food Bank and other TLN libraries to collect non-perishable food items to help feed hungry children, seniors and families in our community.

Donations to food banks are lagging as the holidays have passed, but we can help in the fight against hunger. With your support, you enable us to continue this crucial work supporting families struggling to make ends meet.

From Sunday, April 7 through Saturday, April 13 drop off items in the designated boxes in our lobby. Non-perishable food items need to be unopened, still have the original label intact and have an expiration date of October 1, 2024 or later.

Thank you for joining us in the fight against hunger in Southeast Michigan!

Art in the Library

The Novi Photography Club is showcasing a photography exhibit in the Library through the end of May. Come and support these incredibly talented local artists and view their photographs around the outside of our 2nd Floor Quiet Study Room. Be sure to cast your vote for your three favorite photos!

Also, check out our Tiny Art Show, featuring 4x4 inch canvases decorated by your fellow Novi residents. These works of art will be displayed in cases on both the first and second floor throughout April.

Where Do I...?

NPL has so many things to discover, we know it can sometimes be hard to find what you are looking for. That's why we are introducing a video series to show you around both our building and our website, starting with some of our most frequent requests... where do I find the restrooms, tax forms and iCube Makerspace information? More videos will be added regularly to help guests find and use our many resources!

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Upcoming Meetings

Friends of the Novi Library Meeting: Wed, Apr 10, 7pm - Board Room
Novi Historical Commission Meeting: Wed, Apr 17, 7pm - Local History Room

Library Board Meeting: Thu, Apr 25, 7pm - Novi Civic Center, Council Chambers

Adult Programs

Cultural/International & ESL Programs
Book Discussion Groups
4/1: Novi Mental Health Alliance Meeting
4/4: Coffee with the Superintendent
4/9: Demystify Your Library
4/16: Introduction to Crochet
4/17: Night of Poetry
4/17: Novi Photography Club Meeting
4/22: Community Read with RosaLeigh Johnson
4/23: How to Avoid Online Scams
4/25: Coffee with the Superintendent

Youth Programs

Storytimes
4/2: Lego Club
4/8: National Library Week Grab and Go Kit
4/14: Passover Storytime
4/15: Financial Literacy Grab and Go Kit
4/23: Sensory Jars
4/24: Tail Waggin' Reading Buddies

Tween/Teen Programs

All Ages

Pine Meadow Ranch

Wed, Apr 24, 7pm
West Meeting Room

Horseback riding is not just found on the race tracks, in movie westerns or when the military marches in parades. For almost 40 years, people have been riding and caring for horses at Pine Meadow Ranch, the riding stable on Ten Mile Rd. in Novi. Join us in learning more from ranch owner, Jennifer Pardonnet, about this special place in Novi.

Free SAT Practice Test

Sat, Apr 27, 1-5pm

Whole Meeting Room

College Tutors will be hosting a free SAT practice 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.

Students must bring a calculator and two sharpened pencils and are encouraged to bring a water bottle and snack. Students can arrive at least 10 minutes early for check in and to get a seat. They must be in the room no later than 1pm. No late admittance will be permitted.

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!

Café Hours:
Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm

April weekly specials (valid Mon-Fri until 2pm):

Week of Apr 1 - Turkey Club Wrap with pop and chips for $8
Week of Apr 8 - Tuna Melt with pop and chips for $8
Week of Apr 15 - Chicken Pesto Sandwich with pop and chips for $8
Week of Apr 22 - Cheese Pizza with pop and chips for $8
Week of Apr 29 - Italian Hoagie with pop and chips for $8

International & Language Learning Resources

NPL provides many programs and resources for those wanting to engage with their own culture or learn something new!

View and register for our upcoming Cultural/international & ESL programs here.
Explore our language learning databases here.
Learn about our international language collections here.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning offers expert-led video courses to help you grow your professional skills. Business, technology and creative topics are all covered, including courses in graphic design, Microsoft Excel, accounting, construction, job searching and so much more! This amazing resource is included with your Novi library card!

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Novi Community School District Events

Community Read with RosaLeigh Johnson

Mon, Apr 22, 6:30pm

In preparation for the community event on May 13, the Novi Mental Health Alliance will be hosting a Community Read of the book, Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Wallace with RosaLeigh Johnson, NCSD Director of Mental Health and Wellness.

Click here to register.

City of Novi Events

AARP Smart Driver Program

Wed-Thu, Apr 10-11, 12:30-4:30pm

Pre-registration required by calling 248-347-0414.

Get Smart About New Vehicle Technology

Thu, Apr 18, 10-11:30am

Pre-registration required here or by calling 877-805-0458.

View more City of Novi events here!

COVID Tests Available

Free at-home COVID Test Kits are currently available at NPL. They can be picked up through the drive-up window only during regular Library hours of operation. No appointment is necessary. Limit of two (2) test kits per car.

Questions? Please contact the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services COVID Hotline at 888-535-6136 or email COVID19@michigan.gov.

Lakeshore Lending Library

NPL is home to Michigan's first library vending kiosk! Located at Lakeshore Park, this kiosk holds 200+ items that you can browse and check out with your Novi library card.

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2024 Adult Reading Challenge

Read all year with us! Pick up a bingo sheet at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk or sign up digitally using the Beanstack app. Winners will be drawn at the end of the year.

3-D Printing

Interested in 3-D printing? NPL has a 3-D printer in our iCube Makerspace that we can use to make your creations come to life (or at least to 3 dimensions)! For full details, policies and to fill out a request form, click below.

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

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Friday & Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 12pm-6pm

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