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Enjoy some holiday shopping while supporting local small businesses. Make a purchase at any of our vendors and be entered to win a gift card. Interested vendors should email Hillary Hentschel (hhentschel@novilibrary.org) for an application.

Chanukah Storytime

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Youth Activity Room

Come listen to a fun, cultural story read by Leah Susskind! After join us in the Youth Activity Room to enjoy some fun crafts and yummy Challah bread! Recommended for ages 2-5.

Registration is open

Novi Concert Band Holiday Performance

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Meeting Room Whole

Join the Novi Concert Band for a wonderful performance for all.

Event is full

Gingerbread Grab and Go Kit

All Day

Novi Public Library

Grab-n-Go

.Register to get a Grab and Go Gingerbread Kit. You will have one week to pick up the kit starting on Monday, December 11th, through Monday, December 18th. We would love to see your completed projects! Email us your photos to asknovi@novilibrary.org that may be shared on social media

Note that we have three registration times for our grab and go kits: 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 7:00pm. Please register for only one time slot.

Event is full

Gingerbread Grab and Go Kit

All Day

Novi Public Library

Grab-n-Go 2

.Register to get a Grab and Go Gingerbread Kit. You will have one week to pick up the kit starting on Monday, December 11th, through Monday, December 18th. We would love to see your completed projects! Email us your photos to asknovi@novilibrary.org that may be shared on social media

Note that we have three registration times for our grab and go kits: 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 7:00pm. Please register for only one time slot.

Join the waiting list

Gingerbread Grab and Go Kit

All Day

Novi Public Library

Grab-n-Go 3

.Register to get a Grab and Go Gingerbread Kit. You will have one week to pick up the kit starting on Monday, December 11th, through Monday, December 18th. We would love to see your completed projects! Email us your photos to asknovi@novilibrary.org that may be shared on social media

Note that we have three registration times for our grab and go kits: 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 7:00pm. Please register for only one time slot.

Teen Space

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Meeting Room Whole

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Teen Space

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Meeting Room Whole

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Join the waiting list

Gingerbread House Decorating

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Novi Public Library

Remote Location 1

Event held at off-site location: Lakeshore Park (601 S Lake Dr, Novi, MI 48375).

Enjoy a fun filled evening of building, designing, and decorating your family’s own gingerbread house. All supplies will be provided. Participants must register as a family/team with a maximum of 6 people.

Teen Space

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Meeting Room Whole

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Registration is open

Silent Reading Party

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Board Room

Struggling to find time to read? Need to finish a book before a book club meeting? Have a book you've always wanted to sit down and read? Join us for a comfy, cozy, quiet reading experience.

BYOBB&P: Bring Your Own Book, Blanket and Pillow!

The first half hour will be a chance to chat, silence your phone, and find a place to sit. Then, we'll read quietly for an hour. We'll finish with a brief discussion about what we've been reading!

Knit 2gether Knitting Group

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Board Room

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

Novi Community Coalition Free Assistance

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Local History Room

Connect with the Community Support Coordinator at the Novi Library, Thursdays from 10am-2pm. They will work alongside you to help identify your specific needs. Their knowledgeable staff will then link you to the appropriate resources that the community has to offer. Examples of resources included but are not limited to:

Assistance is free and confidential. Call or text 248-378-9899 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are not required, but help them prepare information for your unique needs.

Teen Space

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Meeting Room Whole

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Registration is open

Tamil Enrichment Program

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Youth Activity Room

Learn Tamil Language! This workshop is hosted by the Nunmaan Tamil Academy and is designed to teach children in grades K-8 how to learn Tamil. With Interactive lessons and fun activities, student will not only learn but enjoy the process!

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NO-VI Chess Club

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Meeting Room West

This session is for beginner & intermediate players.

Join our NO-VI Chess Club on the 2nd Thursday of each month to participate, learn and sharpen your chess skill. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. This program will include lectures, practice games, game analysis, and other components of chess training. Chess boards, timers, and rule books are provided (sponsored by a generous library donor).

Registration is required for each session. Ages 5 and up welcome (caregivers are expected to accompany their child to the program if under the age of 12.). If registering a student, please answer the student/caregiver-related questions.

Interested in volunteering at this program to teach chess? Teens & adults (14+) must complete and submit a background check & volunteering application to Administration (administration@novilibrary.org) 30 days in advance of the session.

Registration is open

NO-VI Chess Club: Experienced Players

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Meeting Room East

This session is for experienced players (who play chess regularly and are interested in tournament play) only. Players are encouraged to bring their own chess set.

Join our NO-VI Chess Club on the 2nd Thursday of each month to participate, learn and sharpen your chess skill.

Registration is required for each session. Ages 5 and up welcome (caregivers are expected to accompany their child to the program if under the age of 12.). If registering a student, please answer the student/caregiver-related questions.

Interested in volunteering at this program to teach chess? Teens & adults (14+) must complete and submit a background check & volunteering application to Administration (administration@novilibrary.org) 30 days in advance of the session.

Holiday Matinee

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Meeting Room West

Join us for a PG holiday film the whole family will enjoy. Call the library at 248-349-0720 for the title of the film. Light refreshments will be served. Café will be open for the purchase of additional food and snacks.

Teen Space

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Meeting Room Whole

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Registration is open

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Novi Public Library

Youth Activity Room

Get involved with the Library by joining our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). All high school students are welcome (you do not need to be a Novi resident to participate). Share ideas for teen programs, discuss teen books, organize community service projects, and more. Meeting attendance will count as volunteer hours if you are registered in the library's Teen Volunteer Program (you do not need to be a registered volunteer to attend TAB). If you are passionate about teen services, the library would love to have you join TAB!

Teen Space

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Meeting Room Whole

Teen Space is held on Monday-Friday from 2:45-5pm (except during vacation breaks and half days) during the school year in the Whole Meeting Room of the Library. Teen Space is open to students in grades 7th-12th and a school ID is required for admittance.

Local History Room Office Hours

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Novi Public Library

Local History Room

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