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Ongoing Programs
Kiddie Crafts
Saturdays, 11:30am-12pm
Jul 15, Aug 5
Use your imagination and creativity to make a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Toddlers and preschoolers will have the opportunity to create a work of art using their imaginations and the supplies that we will provide. Each child must be accompanied by an adult helper, and we may get messy so please dress accordingly.
Age: 18 months-4years
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Youth Activity Room
Lego Club
Mondays, 6-6:45pm
Jun 26, Jul 31, Aug 28
Join us for Lego show-and-tell and building activities. We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination.
Grades: K-4
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Youth Activity Room
Dog Days at the Library
Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm
Jun 19, Jul 17
Read to a dog! Children are encouraged to practice their reading skills with a very patient listener; a therapy dog. Please call the Library to schedule a 15 minute appointment between 6:30pm and 8:00pm**
Grades: K-6
Price: Free Community Event
Registration begins: Apr 1
Registration Ends: When Filled
Location: Youth Story Time Room
Playgroup
Mondays, 11:45-1:30pm
Jun 19, Jun 26, Jul 10, Jul 17, Jul 24, Jul 31
Thursdays, 10am-12pm
Jun 22, Jun 29, Jul 13, Jul 20, Jul 27, Aug 3
Have a play date at the Library! Toys are provided. No Playgroup the week of July 3rd.
Grades: Preschool
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Story Time Room
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Build a Better World Novi Public Library Summer Reading Program
Youth Summer Reading Program
STEAM Saturday
Saturdays, 1-1:45am
Jul 8, Aug 19
Join us for some science, technology, engineering, and art and math fun as we explore various topics, discover and learn with hands on activities and experiments.
Grades: 1-4
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Whole Meeting Room
Alex Thomas and Friends Interactive Puppet Show
Tuesday, 7-8pm
Jun 27
Enjoy jokes and stories and all around fun through the art of puppetry. Audience participation is encouraged with a meet and greet session at the end.
Ages: All
Price: Free Community Event
Registration begins: No Registration
Location: Whole Meeting Room
MSU Tollgate Farm Children’s Garden Story Hour
Thursdays, 10-11am
Jun 29, Jul 13, Jul 27, Aug 10, Aug 24
Preschoolers ages 2-5 will enjoy a story time and participate in engaging activities; such as process based art, moving to music, or a game. Children will have the opportunity to visit and observe the animals in their farm habitat. Please pre-register for the event by visiting http://tollgate.msu.edu/. The program costs $6/child and includes materials. Questions please contact Brooke Larm at 248-347-0269 x230.
Ages: Preschool
Price: $6.00 per child
Registration Begins: Apr 1
Registration Ends: When Filled
Location: Remote Location
Summer Movie Matinee
Wednesday, 1-3pm
Jul 5
Enjoy a recent release feature film on our big screen. Light refreshments will be provided.
Grades: K and up
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: East Meeting Room
Mad Science of Detroit – Up, Up, and Away!
Tuesday, 7-8pm
Jul 11
This spellbinding special event introduces children to the principles of air and pressure. Hot air balloons, vortex generators and even a hovercraft will help children understand the power of air.
Grades: All Ages
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Whole Meeting Room
Pizza Time with Tony Sacco’s
Friday, 1-2pm
Jul 14
Put on that Chef’s hat and get ready to spin some pizza dough with Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza of Novi. We will hear stories about pizza, learn how to spin dough from a Pizza Chef, earn our own Chef’s hat, and enjoy a slice of pizza.
Ages: 5+
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: Apr 1
Registration Ends: When Filled
Location: Whole Meeting Room
Exotic Zoo Educational Wildlife Program
Cancelled - Tuesday, 7-8pm
Jul 18
It’s a jungle here in the Library. Come and see some live animals up close! We will learn their names, where they live, what they eat and how they move.
Grades: All Ages
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Whole Meeting Room
4th Wall Theatre Company
Tuesday, 7-8pm
Jul 25
Join 4th Wall Theatre for a one hour introduction workshop of singing, dancing, and acting. The last ten minutes will be dedicated to a final performance.
Grades: K-4
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: Apr 1
Registration Ends: When Filled
Location: Whole Meeting Room
Youth SRP Read-a-thon
Saturday, 1-3pm
Jul 29
Ready to have some fun while you rack up reading minutes toward the Summer Reading Program? Bring your books and join us for a 2 hour reading marathon with breaks for snacks, games, and prizes! Feel free to bring along pillows and blankets to get comfy!
Grades: K-4
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: Apr 1
Registration Ends: When Filled
Location: Whole Meeting Room
Baffling Bill Build a Better World Magic Show
Tuesday, 7-8pm
Aug 1
Amazing magic, audience participation and a visit from “Gus the Bunny.” You don’t want to miss this!
Grades: All Ages
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Whole Meeting Room
Summer Reading Finale: Paradise Park
Monday, 10-12:30pm
Aug 7
Tuesday, 10-12:30pm
Aug 8
Complete the Summer Reading Program and celebrate at Paradise Park. Thanks to our friends at Paradise Park you can enjoy free outdoor games, laser tag, and food. To be eligible to attend you must complete the summer reading program. Please call the Library to register for either Monday or Tuesday.
Grades: K-6
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: When Summer Reading goal is completed
Location: Paradise Park, 45799 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374
Great American Solar Eclipse
Monday, 1-4:30pm
Aug 21
For the first time in nearly four decades a total solar eclipse will be visible from the continental United States. Although Michigan is not in the path of totality, a partial eclipse will be visible. Since viewing glasses are necessary to safely view this astronomical event we will be live streaming the eclipse on our big screen. No glasses needed!
Ages: All
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Whole Meeting Room
Monday Movie Matinee
Monday, 12-2pm
Aug 28
Enjoy a recent release feature film on our big screen. Light refreshments will be provided or bring a lunch and blanket and have a picnic while enjoying the film.
Grades: K and up
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: West Meeting Room
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