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Ongoing Programs
Snack Tales
Mondays, 7-7:45pm
Listen to great stories and make a treat to eat!
Grades: K-4
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: 14 days before day of event
Registration Ends: When program is filled
Location: Youth Activity Room
Lego Club
Mondays, 6-6:45pm
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
Tinker Club
Saturdays, 2-3pm
Come to the Library to tinker with different materials and make crafts.
Grades: 2-3
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: 30 days prior to event
Location: Youth Activity Room
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Be sure to stop by the youth area and see all the new changes! The focus of the new space highlights the five early literacy practices from Every Child Ready to Read (talk, sing, read, write and play).
Learn more about the new youth area here!
Raising a Reader – 1000 Books before Kindergarten
The Novi Public Library and the Novi Community School District are partnering in a year round preschool reading initiative supporting parents and caregivers in the goal of reading 1,000 books with their children before they enter kindergarten. It is never too early to begin developing enjoyable reading experiences with children and contribute toward their readiness to learn to read when they enter school. Summer is a great time to begin or continue reading toward the goal of 1,000 books! Thank you to the Friends of the Novi Library, Vibe Credit Union, Novi Rotary, and Novi Community School District for sponsoring this program!
An Afternoon of Anime
Sundays, 2-4pm
Aug 19
In honor of our new anime collection, we will be showcasing classic anime films. Refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring your blanket and a snack.
Ages: All
Price: Free Community Event
Registration: No Registration
Location: West Meeting Room 105A
Maybury Farm Story Time
Thursdays, 11am-12pm
Aug 16
Young children will enjoy a story time followed by a farm-themed activity including music, art, games and small group interaction with one of our young farm animals. Story time is free with admission to the Farm which includes a self-guided tour of over 70 farm animals, U-pick farm garden, play-ground and picnic area. Farm admission is $3.00 per person and children 2 and under are free. Additional story times are available every Wednesday and Thursday from June – September. For questions, call 248-916-3033.Tractor-drawn wagon rides available every Wednesday after story time for an additional $3.00 per person (children 2 and under free).
Ages: 2-5
Price: $3 per person, children 2 and under free
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Remote Location
Lunch Bunch Book Club
Thursdays, 12-1pm
Aug 16
Bring your lunch and join us for our Lunch Bunch Book Club for grades 2-3. Each month we’ll discuss a book and do related activities. Beverages and dessert provided.
Grades: 2-3
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: Apr 1
Registration Ends: When Filled
Location: East Meeting Room
MSU Tollgate Farm Children’s Garden Story Hour
Thursdays, 10-11am
Aug 23
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://events.anr.msu.edu/ tollgatefarmstoryhour/. The program costs $7/child and includes materials. Questions, please contact Brooke Larm at 248-347-0269 x230.
Ages: 2-5
Price: $7 per child
Registration Begins: May 1-Contact Brooke Larm at 248-347-0269 x230
Registration Ends: When Filled
Location: Remote Location
Design-A-Plate Day
Monday, 6-8pm
Aug 27
Don’t miss this time-honored Novi Library tradition. Design a keepsake plate that makes a perfect present for loved ones or a way to capture your children’s artistic talent at every age. Special paper and markers will be provided. The cost is $8.00 per plate which is payable by cash or check. Plates will be available for pick-up in late September.
Ages: All
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: West Meeting Room
Worlds of Music with Guy Louis
Tuesday, 7-8pm
Aug 14
Guy Louis has presented his family concerts to rave reviews throughout the Great Lakes. Join Guy as he actively engages young people the entire show, while playing music that will delight all ages.
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Whole Meeting Room
Early Literacy Fair
Saturday, 1-2pm
Aug 18
Learn easy and creative ways to develop your child’s early literacy skills through singing, talking, reading, writing and playing. Bring your pre- reader to try out fun activities that you can easily replicate at home! Thank you to the Rainbow Child Care Center for sponsoring this event!
Ages: Birth-5
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Whole Meeting Room
Read like a Rock Star Greatest Hits Magic Show
Tuesday, 7-8pm
Aug 21
Join Jeff Wawrzaszek from A2 Magic for his Top 10, Solid Gold, Family- Favorite Magic Routines. Don’t miss this high energy, laugh-a-minute, interactive show destined for the Rock and Read Hall of Fame!
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Whole Meeting Room
Novi Library 3-D Derby
Saturday, 3-5pm
Aug 25
A new spin on the Pinewood Derby with “ramped up” technology! You design the car, we 3-D print it, and then it’s all downhill from there. We’ll race the cars, and award prizes to the best designs! PLEASE NOTE: Designs must be submitted by Saturday, Aug 4.
Ages: Grades K-8
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: Apr 1
Registration Ends: When Filled
Location: Whole Meeting Room
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead!
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Sep 11, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4
Join us for science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun as we explore a different theme each month with hands on activities and experiments.
Grades: 1-4
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: 30 Days Prior to Each Event
Registration Ends: When Filled
Location: Youth Activity Room
Snack Tales
Mondays, 7-7:45pm
Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Listen to great stories and make a treat to eat!
Grades: K-4
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: 14 days before day of event
Registration Ends: When program is filled
Location: Youth Activity Room
Dog Days at the Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30
Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12
Read to a dog! Children are encouraged to practice their reading skills with a very patient listener; a therapy dog. Feel free to drop in anytime between 6:30-7:30 to read to one of our wonderful library dogs!
Grades: K-6
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Youth Story Time Room
Lego Club
Mondays, 6-6:45pm
Sep 24, Oct 29, Nov 26
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
Tinker Club
Saturdays, 2-3pm
Sep 29, Oct 20, Nov 10, Dec 1
Come to the Library to tinker with different materials and make crafts.
Grades: 2-3
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: 30 days prior
to event
Location: Youth Activity Room
Eat Together, Craft Together
Tuesday, 6:30-7:30pm
Oct 2
Buddy up with a teen volunteer, enjoy a delicious meal, and make fun crafts to take home.
Grades: K-2
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: Aug 1
Registration Ends: When Filled
Location: Whole Meeting Room
MSU Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest
Saturday, 11-5pm
Oct 6
Sunday, 11-5pm
Oct 7
MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center once again hosts the annual Pumpkinfest sponsored by VIBE Credit Union. The Novi Public Library will host face-painting and a scavenger hunt at this year’s special family event which features fun and frolic for all ages. Take a wagon ride to the patch to pick your perfect pumpkin. Games, live animals, food, s’mores, living history exhibits, children’s straw maze and more make for a great fall outing. Entry, entertainment, and children’s play area are free of charge. Fees apply for pumpkins, food, select children’s activities, and parking. Come join the fall festivities!
Ages: All
Price: See above
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Remote Location
Halloween Magic Show
Tuesday, 6:30-7:45pm
Oct 30
Join Gordon Russ the Magician for his Spooky Monster Magic Show. This truly one-of-a-kind kid friendly show offers fun music and spooky monster magic. Come in your costume and enjoy a little trick-or-treating in the Library after the show.
Ages: All
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Whole Meeting Room
STEM: Gingerbread Engineering Challenge
Tuesday, 6-6:45pm
Dec 18
Make and decorate your own gingerbread house. All supplies
provided.
Ages: 4-8
Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: Dec 1
Registration Ends: When Filled
Location: Whole Meeting Room
Registration Begins: No Registration
Location: Whole Meeting Room
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