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In the Library
Find out what's in our library for you to use such as materials, equipment, and more!
Patrons are expected to follow the
Rules of Conduct while visiting the library.
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Materials
Materials in the library include books, magazines, newspapers, music CDs, entertainment and non-fiction videos and DVDs, audio books, income tax forms, career guides, college catalogs and local history materials. Search our Library Catalog for listings.
Come in and check out a Museum Adventure Pass for free admission to local museums!
Kill A Watt™ Electricity Monitor
Check it out to find out which appliances are the energy abusers in your house.
Equipment
Learn more about the equipment the library maintains for public use.
Computer Access
Computer Use Policy
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Equipment the library maintains for public use:
- Wireless Internet Access
- Computers available:
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- Computers for searching our Library Catalog.
- Computers for searching our online databases.
- Computers with Rosetta Stone to learn a new language. Headsets with microphones available at the Information Desk for use in the library.
- Adaptive Technology Computer for specialized needs.
- Adult Computers are for patrons in 9th grade or higher with internet access, Microsoft Student with Encarta and Office 2007software (Excel, FrontPage, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Word). Headphones are available to purchase for $1.
- Creation Station with the same software as the Adult Computers plus a flatbed scanner capable of scanning photos, negatives or text.
- CyberZone Computers are for patrons in the 8th grade or under with the same software as the Adult Computers plus TumbleBooks. Headphones available for use. Adults may sit at the same computer with a child and assist them at the CyberZone computers.
Guidelines for Computer Use:
- A valid library card and PIN or a Visitor Pass, which is available at the Reference Desk, is required to use all computers except the Library Catalogs.
- The session time limit is one hour and users are limited to three hours per day.
- Users must follow our Internet Acceptable Use Policy.
- No cell phone calls at the computers.
- Files may be saved to a USB device or temporarily to the "My Documents" folder.
- The Check Out Desk has 2GB flashdrives for $7.
- Printing from the computers in black & white costs 10 cents per page and color costs 50 cents per page. Value may be added to your library card or Visitor Pass at either the Check Out or Information Desks
- Photocopiers are available capable of color at 50 cents per page or black & white at 10 cents per page.
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Services and Accommodations
Material Returns
We have two options for you to return your materials to the Library!
1. A drive-up RETURN, located just south of the Library entrance.
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2. You may sort the items into the return slots as you enter the Library.
Group Study Rooms
We have nine group study rooms available for patron use on a first-come, first-served basis. These rooms are designed to be used for groups from 2 to 8 individuals.
Meeting Rooms
The Library has six different meeting rooms available for rent. For information and reservations, please contact the Library Administration at 248-869-7204, Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. A completed, signed application must be approved before the reservation can be confirmed. The meeting room policy (Schedule of Loans, Fines and Fees) will provide necessary information for use of the room. The application may be faxed to the Novi Public Library, Attention to Margi Karp-Opperer, at
248-349-6520, or returned to the Library at the above address. Please call the Library for availability.
Display Cases
We have a display case available for individuals and groups to display collections. Please contact the Library Administration at 248-869-7204, Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to reserve your spot. Exhibits and Displays Policy
Library Collections
Here is the Link to the library catalog
Library Newsletter
Click on the link to view our information in the City of Novi's "Engage" publication.
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