To protect the health and safety of the community as well as our staff, ALL programs and events have been cancelled through May 31, 2020.
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April is National Poetry Month!
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Click above to hear a poem read by NPL Director, Julie!
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Quick Links
Digital Media
Learn Something New
- Lynda.com: learn business, technology, and creative skills
- CreativeBug: enjoy unlimited access to over 1,000 online art and craft classes
- Ancestry Library Edition: research your family history
- Pronunciator: fun and free way to earn any of 100 languages
- VidCode: tweens & teens can learn computer science and coding education
Homework Help
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Friends of the Novi Public Library is a dynamic group of individuals dedicated to supporting the Novi Public Library. The Friends assist the Library through fundraising activities, volunteer work, and public presentations.
Recent purchases made by the Friends for the Novi Library include iCube Makerspace equipment, a bench for entryway, virtual reality technology, business resource area renovation, and much more!
Join the Friends or Renew Your Membership
You can become a member of the Friends for as little as $10 (individual membership) or $15 (family membership).
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Even though the iCube is closed through Monday, April 13, you can still connect with our technology expert, Charlie!
Have questions about the iCube Makerspace, library technology programs/events, 3D printing, conversion equipment or any other technology featured in the space?
Call
248-729-6810, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm, through Monday, April 13.
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Novi Library Teens Instagram
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Novi Youth
Assistance
 If you know of a family or student in need of help, they can be referred to Lisa Shields, shieldsl@oakgov.org, or Maria Castrodale, mcastrodale@cityofnovi.org, at Novi Youth Assistance.
Please email the
Referral Form to the NYA secretary, Maria, or Lisa directly.
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What's Happening at NPL...
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From the Director's Desk
The month of April is a very special time for libraries and library employees. It is a time to celebrate the ways library workers have connected with our community as well as honoring the profession that many of us are part of.
Over twenty years ago, when I was attending Wayne State University to obtain my Masters in Library Science (MLIS), I NEVER dreamed I would be part of a public library that offered so many wonderful resources, services, programs and technology to its community. The library I grew up in (early 1970s) was a quiet place, where you browsed books from the shelves and looked for interesting titles from a large wooden cabinet with many drawers filled with title and subject cards. Yes, we touched those cards and moved them between our fingers to find the perfect title. Now, you find a title with just a few clicks of a button and like magic, hundreds of options appear on a screen.
I chose the library profession because I wanted to help people. The idea of being a resource for someone to give credible and accurate information was exciting and challenging! I honestly felt like a private investigator looking for the clues to help someone answer a difficult question. The other draw to the public library profession was the opportunity to interact with so many diverse people (by age, gender and ethnicity).
Public libraries are shining examples for learning, exploring, creating, entertaining and gathering! At NPL, we are considered not only a resource, but a community destination place! Over 1,500 people visit the Novi Library daily. Just ten years ago, when we opened our new building, we saw 262,826 visitors annually. This past year, NPL had 463,818 visitors! Are we EXCELLENT in our community? YES, most definitely. That excellence is attributed to the amazing library workers, library leaders (Library Board) and Friends of Novi Library, who serve our community every day! For their hard work, I graciously applaud and thank them!
 This year's National Library Week (April 19-25th) theme is: Find Your Place @ Your Library. I welcome all Novi residents to take some time during this week (AND EVERY WEEK) to connect with us online to "check out" all the wonderful opportunities YOUR Novi Library has to offer!
On behalf of my staff and the Novi Public Library Board of Trustees, thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you! We look forward to our doors opening soon!
Julie Farkas, Library Director
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In addition to well-loved books, NPL offers innovative programs that promote lifelong learning, we help connect guests to technology, and advance knowledge. This one-day online fundraising event will occur on Thursday, April 23 and will help us strengthen our community and transform lives every day. We encourage guests and library lovers to make a gift in support of your library anytime now through April 23!
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Put some spring in your step
and get reading with Novi Library!
Program runs through April 30, 2020. All ages can participate!
- Log your books read and complete some fun at-home activities.
- Read just ten books to be entered into our raffle to win one of three Amazon gift cards.
- Don't forget you can download and read books from Download Destination, Hoopla, Tumblebooks, and EBSCO eBook Collection through the Michigan eLibrary!
To log your books and access Beanstack, click here!
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Fun Things to Do At Home!
 While the Novi Library may be closed through Monday, April 13, we still have a bunch of fun activities that you can do at home!
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The 2020 Census is underway and households across America are responding every day. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Census Bureau has adjusted 2020 Census operations.
Click here for more information.
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Here are some helpful links where you can download ebooks, audiobooks, learn something new, and get homework help!
