Novi Public Library's Annual Report July 2019 - June 2020 Click here to download NPL's Annual Report to view highlights, accomplishments, future plans, Library statistics and more! NPL Café - Proudly Serving Starbucks Hours Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm The Café is open and ready to serve you delicious beverages, snacks, and meal options! Sign up for their rewards program with your phone number to get money off a future purchase. 10 points = $2 off any sale 20 points = Free item up to $8 Upcoming Meetings Library Board Budget Study Session Thu, January 7, 5pm - Agenda/Zoom Info Thu, January 21, 5pm - Agenda/Zoom Info Library Board Meeting Thu, January 28, 7pm - Agenda/Zoom Info Novi Historical Commission Meeting Wed, January 20, 7pm - Agenda/Zoom Info Friends of the Novi Library Wed, January 13, 7pm - Meeting Cancelled MLK Virtual Celebration - What Does Unity Mean To You? Express what Unity means to you in your own way during the Virtual Celebration, through essay, poem, song, instrumental, etc., up to 2 minutes. Submit a recording of your Unity presentation to Gail Anderson at ganderson@novilibray.org by Monday, January 11 for a chance to perform live at the MLK Virtual Celebration. Please include your name, grade and contact information. Students K-12 welcome! Contact Gail for additional information. Tune in on Monday, January 18 at 11am to enjoy music, guest speakers, and presentations on this day of unity and service! This program will be held virtually through Zoom & Facebook Live. Register here to receive the Zoom link.  The Library has recently partnered with KultureCity; a wonderful organization that helps individuals diagnosed with autism by providing opportunities for children with autism to do things regular kids just take for granted.  Through KultureCity the Library is providing sensory inclusive bags for guests. These bags are designed to help sensory needs in both adults and children. They are filled with items that can help lessen sensory overload and also engage. These bags are available for use within the library at any time. Just stop at any of our service desks to inquire. Thank you to the City of Novi Parks and Recreation Department for introducing this opportunity to the Library! Mark your calendars for our Winter Reading Challenge! From February 1 to February 28, NPL guests are invited to sign up, create your own personal reading challenge for the month, and log your books on Beanstack. Read for a chance to win a one-of-kind prize created in our iCube Makerspace! Library Open for Lobby, Drive-Up Window & Locker Services Only NPL continues to stay in Phase 3 of its reopening plan based on guidelines from the State of Michigan and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Lobby Services Mon-Thu, 10am-9pm, Fri & Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 12-6pm Available hold pick-up Library card sign-up/renewal Craft grab-n-go pick-up Café services (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Collections, Book Nook, iCube, public computers, copying, scanning, and printing services are not available Donations will not be accepted at this time. Drive-up Window & Locker Services Mon-Thu, 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 12-5pm Call ahead (248-869-7202) to schedule a pickup time for holds Please check novilibrary.org or follow us on Facebook for future service updates. Thank you for your continued patience and support! More Information January 19, 2021 will be the fifth annual National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH). This day is an opportunity for people, organizations and communities across the U.S. to call for racial healing, bring people together in their common humanity and take collective action to create a more just and equitable world. NPL will be recognizing this day by inviting guests to visit between January 19-February 28 and contribute their declarations of support by finishing the statement "I will promote racial healing by..." on a public display in the library. We also encourage guests to contribute their declarations of support and/or enjoy reading the posts on our social media accounts by tagging us or commenting on our National Day of Racial Healing post! The Teen Advisory Board at NPL is accepting submissions for a virtual Teen Talent Show now through Friday, January 22! Submitted videos will be compiled into one video and published on the library's YouTube channel. Click here for additional information regarding video submission rules and how to submit!

Language Conversation Groups Book Discussion Groups Mental Health Series - Supporting Frontline Workers & Educators Novi Mental Health Alliance Monthly Meeting Virtual Trivia Night Mental Health Series - "Man Stress - You're Not Alone" MLK Virtual Unity Celebration - "What Does Unity Mean To You?" All About 3D Printing Resume Essentials

RoboRhinos - Novi Middle School Robotics Team Demo BeTWEEN the Pages: Tween Book Club Trivia Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Visit the Online Calendar

Fraternity & Sorority Read Story Time - January 5 Fraternity & Sorority Read Story Time - January 13 Story Times Book Bunch Book Club Previously recorded story times! Baby and Tot Time Time for Twos & Threes On My Own Family Story Time Additional Story Times

Register for These Programs The DEI Committee and the Novi Public Library have created a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page on novilibrary.org. This page will be updated regularly and will be your go-to for all things DEI related including: Upcoming programs How to watch past programs How to listen to relevant Beyond Books podcast episodes Current Library projects Online resources Book and material lists for all ages Local and national organizations Visit the DEI Page If you would like to connect with the DEI Committee, please email DEInovilibrary@novilibrary.org. This email is reviewed by members of the committee, therefore a response back may take up to 48 hours. We appreciate your patience as they work to respond in the best way possible. Libraries Are For Everyone! Visit our Libraries are for Everyone page to see highlighted current events and many of the holidays and observances celebrated in our diverse community! In January, we are highlighting: Coretta Scott King Award books Mindfulness (Feelings, Emotions, Stress Management and Yoga) National Braille Literacy Month Martin Luther King Jr. Day Multicultural Children's Book Day To view youth books related to these observances, please click here.

Teenage Private Detectives Wanted! Extra! Extra! Read all about it! An anonymous tip has come in that a thief will steal an iconic Michigan landmark on Valentine's Day. The Library of Michigan is recruiting teenage private detectives to stop the heist! Use the clues to discover the identity of the thief, to prevent the crime and enter for a chance to claim a reward! Learn more about the Quest & get started by clicking here. The Quest begins on January 1 and ends on February 14, 2021. The MiLibraryQuest challenge is made up of public libraries across Michigan and is supported in part by the Library of Michigan. Questions? Contact: MiLibraryQuest@gmail.com.

3D Printed Ornaments from Novi Middle School STEM Class Eighth Grade Stem students at Novi Middle School completed a 3D printing project that gave them the opportunity to be creative with engineering, art, math, and technology. Students were introduced to Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley and used patterns, symmetry, and rotation to create beautiful and unique snowflake designs. Students had requirements and constraints to follow which included working within specific dimensions, adding or subtracting material to make their design an ornament, and including six-points in the layout. As students worked through the engineering design process they improved their original design many times before getting the perfect design for their snowflake. They worked very hard on their 3d models and we are very proud of them! Thank you Ms. Erica Sowders and students for bringing this project to NPL! Become a Friends Member! 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. You can become a member of the Friends for as little as $10 for an individual membership or include your whole family for just $15. Just print and fill out this form. Send it and your check to Friends of the Novi Public Library, 45255 W. Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375. If you have a PayPal account, you can join or renew at Friends PayPal Membership. Click on the link and enter your information. You will receive a receipt and we will get a copy to update our information.

Novi Historical Commission The Novi Historical Commission decorated an area at Tollgate Farm for their Holiday Lights event last month. Their team put together a wonderful display for this first ever, drive-through only event! Additionally, congratulations new member Debbie Wrobel and reappointed member Kelly Kasper!

Get crafty with Creativebug! Enjoy unlimited access to over 1000 online art and craft classes, anytime, anywhere! Guests can access Creativebug remotely at home through the Apple i0S and Android Apps! Click here to log in with your Novi library card.

Listen to NPL's podcast! Subscribe and listen on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.fm and Radio Public. Episodes feature a wide range of subjects! Listen to our newest episode here, where staff discuss the #OwnVoices movement and how NPL is bringing diverse voices to the community!

Share your COVID-19 story! We are creating a collection of reflections on this important historical moment for the Local History Room. All ages are welcome to respond. A submission by anyone under 18 must have a parent or guardian give permission for the submission. Click here to learn how you can submit.

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