City of Novi Newsletter - novilibrary.org October 2011 #library #michigan #michlit

click thru for details Beyond Books Newsletter Novi Public Library October 2011 Helpful Resources! "I was searching for various high school education sites and found your site - Novi Public Library. I came across your list of Teen Online Resources here: http://www.novilibrary.org/teensonline.htm. I found the list very helpful and wanted to thank you for putting it together." - Linda Thanks for letting us know Linda!  We try hard to not only provide a great selection of books, movies, and music, but also meaningful information.  Check out other great resources on the Library website's Database page.   Historical Marker...in Novi Novi welcomed the third obelisk in the Coasting the Baseline project in a Dedication Ceremony on September 20th at the ITC Community Sports Park.  The project celebrates the early surveyors and history of Michigan's baseline (8 Mile Road) with a series of ten foot tall granite obelisk markers.  Novi's obelisk was created in cooperation with the Novi Historical Commission and several other organizations and individuals, with significant funding support from the Americana Foundation.   Vote 4 the Best! The Library's Read-A-Latte Cafe has been nominated as one of the best coffee shops in metro Detroit.  Click to vote through November 16.  Winners will be announced on WDIV/TV4 on November 24.  Free Kindle Books...Now at the Library The Library's eBook collection is now compatible with the world's best selling eBook Reader, the Amazon Kindle.  Novi Library Card holders can now download popular and classic eBooks to a Kindle device or any mobile device running the free Kindle app.  For more information, ask a Librarian or visit the Library website.    United by One Book and Many Programs The Neighborhood Library Association (NLA), consisting of the libraries of Novi, Northville, Salem-South Lyon, and Wixom, is hosting the Community Read of The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.  It's the story of an up-and-coming race car driver, as told by his loyal dog companion.  Regular print, large print, audiobook, and eBook formats of this inspirational title are available.  All 5 of the NLA libraries invite everyone to a variety of related programs.  The Novi Public Library is hosting the following: Teen Book Discussion of Racing in the Rain:  My Life as a Dog, Oct 5, 7pm, Registration Required Adult Book Discussion of The Art of Racing in the Rain, Oct 18, 7pm Pedal to the Medal:  The World of Drag Racing, Nov 3, 7pm, Registration Required Meet the Author:  Garth Stein, Nov 10, 7pm, Registration Required A Better You! As part of an ongoing partnership between the Library and Providence Park Hospital, we are proud to present these programs geared toward open discussion about health issues important to you and your family,  Register now for: Is Your Food Making You Sick?, Oct 11, 6:30pm Food Labels and Lies, Oct 25, 7pm Screening for Meaning, Nov 9, 7pm International Story Times Are Back! This month we welcome back our volunteer storytellers to read picture books in a variety of languages to preschool-aged children. Chinese, Oct 17, 10:30am Spanish, Oct 18, 10:30am Hindi, Oct 19, 10:30am Marathi, Oct 22, 10:30am German, Oct 22, 11am Japanese, Oct 25, 10:30am Tamil, Oct 29, 10:30am Awe-some! The Youth area is home to 6 new AWE Early Learning Stations, which offer all-in-one digital learning for children ages 2-10 years.  The stations feature 50 educational software programs spanning 7 curricular areas.    45255 W. Ten Mile Road Novi, MI 48375 (248) 349-0720 www.novilibrary.org Mon-Thurs:  10am-9pm Fri-Sat:  10am-5pm Sun:  1-5pm (Sept-May) Featured Youth Programs   Awesome Autumn Story Time Oct 1, 11-11:30am Preschoolers   Design-A-Plate Oct 4, 4-8pm Oct 15, 11am-4pm All Ages $7/plate   Fall Fun Party Oct 21, 3:45-4:30pm Grades 7-12 Registration Required   Halloween Happening Oct 29, 11:30am-1pm All Ages Featured Adult Programs PowerPoint Basics Oct 15, 10:30am-12pm Registration Required   7 Habits of Highly Effective People Oct 10 & Oct 11, 7-8:30pm Registration Required   Understanding Credit Oct 19, 1-3pm Registration Required   DIA Visits the Library Oct 19, 7-8pm Registration Required Featured Friends Programs Board Meeting Oct 12, 7-8:45pm   Who Do You Trust?  The Media & Citizen Participation Oct 18, 7-8pm Registration Required Novi Historical Commission Open Office Hours Oct 3 &17, 12-2pm   Grand River Avenue:  Atery of the Novi Community Oct 6, 7-8pm Registration Required NHC Meeting Oct 26, 6:30-8:30pm   City of Novi Household Hazardous Waste Day Oct 8, 9am-2pm   Health & Wellness Fair  Oct 13, 3-7pm