Library Closings 
The Library will be closed on:
Friday, December 23
Saturday, December 24
Sunday, December 25
Friday, December 30
Saturday, December 31
Sunday, January 1
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Strategic Planning Feedback Sessions 
Tuesday, December 13, 3pm-Youth Activity Room
Library staff and Board Members will update the community on goals reached and projects accomplished. In order for us to keep improving we hope you will share your thoughts as well.
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Need a Great Stocking Stuffer? 
Get a Novi Public Library card for your loved one this holiday season!
Stop by the Circulation Desk to sign up for a card or renew your current one. The Smartest Card in your wallet can open up a world of possibilities!
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Help Decorate the Holiday Tree! 
To celebrate the wonderful diversity in Novi, the Library is asking for help this year, to decorate the holiday tree! D
onate an ornament to add to the tree which will be displayed in the Library's lobby for all to enjoy. All donated ornaments can be hung directly on the tree when brought to the Library. Thank you for your support in making our tree a beautiful addition to the Library this holiday season!
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Light Up the Night in Novi
In addition to the outstanding activities at the Civic Center on Friday, December 2 from 6-9pm, the Library will be hosting:
- Magic Shows at 7 & 8pm with John the Magician
- Train rides from Dan Dan the Choo-Choo Man from 6:30-9pm
- Popcorn
- Raffle for an American Girl WellieWisher doll courtesy of Twelve Oaks Mall
- Robotics demonstration
- Crafts from Girl Scout Troop #70235
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season at this annual event! Big thanks to Novi Town Center, Todays Orthodontics and Zap Zone Farmington for sponsoring this event!
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Neighborhood Libraries Adopt A Sister Library
The SAY Detroit Play Center is
a youth training center on the northeast side of Detroit with a mission of developing readers and great people. The brainchild of Mitch Albom, the center features a state-of-the-art recording studio, a synthetic turf football field donated in part by Matthew Stafford, and a 7,000 square-feet digital learning center, among other amenities. The center is building a lending library and wants our help! Donations will be accepted for any gently-used books (reading levels K-12) for young people to increase their love of reading until Friday, January 20. Books can be dropped off at the box next to the holiday tree or at the five Neighborhood Libraries (Salem-South Lyon, Northville District, Wixom Library, Lyon Township, and Walled Lake City Library). Thank you for giving the gift of reading!
The Friends group are also lending a hand to help! Rather than books, they are collecting $500 to purchase teen books for the new library. Stop by the Book Nook for more information or click here to see the donation process!
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Win a Wedding of a Lifetime! 
The Library is offering one lucky couple the chance to win a wedding of a lifetime! We are seeking couples who are ready to tie the knot at a storybook venue-the Novi Library.
One person in the couple must live in Novi, Northville, Wixom, Lyon Township, Salem-South Lyon or Walled Lake and must attend 2 of 3 Novi Library relationship programs (Program information below).
Interested couples should visit the Library's website to submit their two minute video as to why they are the couple that should win!
The couple must be willing to let the public vote on every aspect of the wedding from the dress, to the tuxedo, rings, cake, honeymoon and most importantly the lucky couple! A public reception will take place at Fuerst Park with a private reception to follow at the Library on
Saturday, June 24, 2017.
Relationship Programs:
Building Blocks to a Successful Marriage
Saturday, January 21, 1-2:30pm-Register here
Marriage and Money
Thursday, January 26, 7-8:30pm-Register here
Save the 1st Dance for Me
Saturday, February 4, 2-3:30pm-Register here
Deadline to enter is January 4
Voting takes place from February 20-March 6
Thank you to our sponsors!
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The Power of Unity Breakfast, Celebration & Essay Contest 
Join us for a delicious catered breakfast, music from area schools, spoken word and fellowship sponsored by Diversified Members Credit Union on:
Monday, January 16 from 10am-12pm.
Youth, teens and adults may submit a poem or essay, 100 words or less on "The Power of Unity" and winners will be announced at the breakfast.
Email essays and poems to: [email protected] by January 8. Be sure to include name, grade, school and contact information. Children must provide parent or guardian contact information.
12 finalists will receive certificates at the breakfast and 3 grand prize winners will be announced, have the opportunity to read their submission at the event and be awarded a special prize.
Stop by the Youth Activity Room and make unity cookies, friendship bracelets and other crafts! Register here.
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2016 Community Reads-Huge Success! 
Our 2016 Community Reads event was the biggest turnout thus far with 216 people in attendance for the author event and 1,048 books/downloads of the title read! Below is what author of
Born to Run, Chris McDougall had to say about visiting Novi for the event:
"Honestly, it was perfect. Novi was A+ in every way. thanks to their publicizing consistently and well in advance, the house was full. the venue was a comfortable space for both speaker and audience, and the set-up for book sales was expertly positioned. I was treated like family or royalty (whichever is better), and treated to an excellent dinner and beautiful hotel. Thank you for arranging the event. Any author would love it."
Want a chance to read the book?
The Friends Book Nook is selling copies for only $2! Stop by and purchase one before they are gone!
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Charge Your Electric Vehicle for FREE! 
Our car charging station is back in operation and now you are able to charge your electric vehicle for FREE! The station is able to charge all electric vehicles, except the Tesla, and accommodate two simultaneous charging operations.
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We Value Your Opinion! 
Please participate in our Youth & Teen Program Survey! This information will provide us with preferences on what types of programs you would like your children to attend, when would be the best time for your children to attend programs, as well as using our online registration calendar and registration preferences. Click
here to take the survey.
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3D Printer Update! 
Since unveiling the 3D printing services to the public on June 1
we have had over 40 item requests. Many of these items have been small pieces such as brackets, latches, and adapters. Larger items have included thrones, trophies, GoPro camera holders, phone cases, Gameboy cases, and flag holders. Costs for printing vary widely, from as little as a dollar or two for small models, up to $20 or more for the larger, more complex items.
One of the most complicated items printed was a replica of the Iron Throne from the Game of Thrones HBO series. Not merely decorative, the throne also doubles as a phone charging cradle. The time it took to produce this epic piece was over 10 hours!
During our monthly 3D Thursdays, we demonstrate the printer's capabilities by printing small, quick-to-print objects like Pokémon or animal figurines. Also demonstrated is a 3D scanner, which allows us to scan real objects (including one's own head!) and make them into printable, 3D models. An introduction to basic 3D modeling lets patrons design their own objects as well.
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Raising a Reader in Novi!
Sign up for the Library's Raising a Reader program for prizes, reading incentives
and of course to read! For information on the program click here.
Thank you to the Friends of the Novi Library, Vibe Credit Union, Novi Rotary and No
vi Community School District for sponsoring this program. Your support of reading, education and growth to the community is priceless!
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Featured Adult Programs
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Healthy Holiday Eating
Wednesday, December 7
10:30-11:30am
Don't pack on the pounds during the holidays or compromise your current health condition. Learn proven tips for healthy holiday food choices and meal preparation without missing out on the fun!
Beverly Cameron, Registered Dietitian shares information and answers questions. Sponsored by St. John Providence CareLink program.
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Novi Concert Band Performs
Thursday, December 8, 7-8pm
This is an amazing and energetic concert for all ages, so mark your calendars and join us. You'll be glad you attended and will leave with huge smiles on your faces.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, December 28
11:30am-5:30pm
Each day our local Red Cross must collect 800 pints of blood to meet the needs of hospital patients in our community. You can help by donating blood. Please pass the word on to your family and friends. Register at 313-549-7052.
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PAASN-Novi Community School District-Monthy Mtg.
Wednesday, December 28, 7-8:15pm
Parents of African American Students in Novi is a group that meets on a monthly basis to learn about resources, programs and services that are beneficial to their students. This program is hosted by Paula and Gicentroy Henry. For more information call 734-369-1222.
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Featured Teen/Tween Programs
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DIY M&M Holiday Gift
Tuesday, December 6,
3-4pm
Make your own personalized M&M holiday gift. All supplies provided.
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Teen Book Club Q & A
Wednesday, December 7, 6-7pm
Do you love to read? Do you enjoy hanging out with friends and meeting new people? If so, join the Library's Teen Book Club. The Teen Book Club is free and open to any teen in high school, grades 9-12. Sponsored by
Community Financial Credit Union.
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Maker Tween Club:
3D Ornaments
Tuesday, December 13, 4-5:30pm
Learn how to edit and personalize a 3D ornament using existing files from Thingiverse. We will print your designs using our Cube 3 3D printer!
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Make Tween Club: Robotics Demonstration
Join us for a fun, hands-on robotics demonstration by the Sylvan Learning Center on
Tuesday, March 28, 6-7:30pm. Your child will learn how to build and program robots with LEGO bricks and software-all while making friends, developing new skills and having a great time with STEM. During the demo, the student will build a sophisticated robot while engaging in open-ended problem solving activities. Register
here
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Featured Youth Programs
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STEAM Sunday
Sunday, December 4,
1-1:45pm
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.
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Get Mobbed with Minecraft
Thursday, December 8,
6-8pm
Join us and play on our very own Minecraft servers! Spend time with all your favorite mobs and you create whatever you can imagine.
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Holiday Break Movie Matinee
Tuesday, December 27,
1-3pm
Enjoy a recent release feature film on our big screen. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Monthly Book Discussion Groups
Join us each month to chat with friends, neighbors and the Novi Community to discuss fiction, non-fiction, classics and contemporary novels.
Neighborhood Reads
Monday, December 5, 7-8pm
My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
Wednesday, December 14, 12-1pm
The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
Tuesday, December 20, 7-8pm
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
You are able to reserve a copy of the book to be discussed, by calling the Library's Information Desk at (248) 869-7203 or accessing the online catalog.
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A Few Dates to Remember
Friends of the Novi Library Board Meeting-Wednesday, December 14, 7-8:45pm
Novi Library Board Meeting-Wednesday, December 21, 7-9pm
Novi Historical Commission Meeting-Wednesday, December 21, 7-8:30pm
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Spotlight on Novi History
Agriculture in Early Novi
When the first settlers arrived to virgin forests and Indians, their first chore was to clear land and build cabins for their families. Due to the fertile soil of early Novi, farming became a very important part of their lives. Farms were various sizes, from small to large tracts of acreage. Wheat, other grains and fruit were the main crops. Some farmers had yearly yields of 1,000 bushels per year. Merino sheep and high grades of livestock were also important. Farmers could realize seven pounds of fleece per sheep. This high quality wool was taken to the Wool House (still in existence in Novi), weighed and taken to Detroit. After 1800, wheat became less important and dairy products were produced and sold in Detroit. We should not forget the hard working settlers who arrived here and began the long journey to where we are today.
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City of Novi
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 10, 9-11am
Santa loves pancakes! Please join him on December 10 at the Civic Center! $5 per person (under 2 free).
Click
here for more information.
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