Beyond Books Newsletter
Novi Public Library
August 2012 |
Dear Syl,
Enjoy your Summer @ the Library! As shown in the photograph above, we are greeted most summer mornings by patrons ready to explore the Library's books, music, programs, and resources. Often we welcome as many as 250 people within the first 30 minutes of opening our doors. One big draw this summer has been the very successful Summer Reading programs, with over 1,570 participants this year. Thank you for your support and don't forget that August 4 marks the end of this year's programs - so track the last of your summer reading minutes and stop by the Library to collect your prizes!
Sincerely, Julie Farkas
Director |
 Thank You Friends! We sincerely thank the Friends of the Novi Public Library for their generous donations for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, including funding for the 2012 Summer Reading Program; Community Reads Programfeaturing a Nov. 14, 2012 visit from Picking Cotton co-author, Jennifer Thompson-Cannino; and much more! |
 Love to Shop? Shop for a Cause! Purchase your Macy's Shop for a Cause pass at the Checkout Desk to receive 25% off regular, sales, and clearance merchandise at Macy's on Saturday, August 25. The pass also makes you eligible to win a $500 gift card, with no store purchase necessary. The passes are $5 a piece, with all proceeds benefiting the Novi Public Library. |
 Today is the Last Day... to enter the geekthelibrary raffle for the chance to win geek merchandise! Just stop by the geek display in the front lobby and complete a geek form to enter! All previous geek forms received will be entered into the raffle. Need not to be present to win. |
 On the Road with the Library Join tour guides, Kathy Crawford and Margi Karp-Opperer, for a patriotic day trip to historic Holly on September 11, including a tour of the Great Lakes Cemetery, elegant luncheon at the Holly Hotel, and opportunities for shopping, museums, meeting local authors/historians, and more! Deluxe motorcoach transportation provided. Register now by calling 248.869.7204. Learn more. |
 More Road Trips... If you like the idea of traveling with Kathy Crawford and Margi Karp-Opperer to Holly, you'll love the opportunity to day trip in "library style" to Lansing on October 4 and to Detroit on November 2. The travel plans, including tours, lunch, and motorcoach transportation have all been arranged, so all you need to do is sit back and enjoy! |
 New for MAC Users... The Library now offers a 17-inch MacBook Pro laptop computer with Office software for patrons to use in the building to make minor modifications to documents created on a Mac - available at the Adult Information Desk. |
 New Voting Location - Precinct 16 The Library will be the new voting location for the 16th precinct. The polls are open from 7am-8pm. - August 7: State Primary
- September 5: Special Election for vacated House Seat
- November 6: General Election
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 Help Save a Life! |
 Book Chats In partnership with our Novi Schools, the Library is hosting fantastic guests to facilitate book discussions for all ages on August 14: - Grades K-2: 1-2pm
- Grades 3-5: 2-3pm
- Grades 6-8: 4-5pm
- Grades 9-12: 7-8pm
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 Education Forum: September 27 - 7pm at the Library Join the Novi Patch and the Center for Michigan for a chance to share your opinions and drive change in education. The forum will be run like a town hall meeting and participants will have the option to vote on questions. Approximately 200 forums, involving 5,000 citizens, are scheduled throughout the state. Forum size is limited to the first 50 people thatregister at the Novi Patch. |
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45255 W. Ten Mile Road
Novi, MI 48375 248.349.0720 www.novilibrary.org Mon-Thu: 10am-9pm Fri-Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: Closed
(Through Labor Day) Library Board Meeting
Aug 15, 7pm Novi Civic Center | |
Featured Youth Programs | Summer Reading Finale Aug 2, 11am-12:30pm Grades K-4 Back to School Bingo
Aug 16, 1-2pm
Grades K+ Gemini Family Concert Aug 22, 7-8pm All Ages Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Aug 24, 3:15-4:15pm
Grades 9-12 |
Featured Adult Programs | Music with Sheila Landis & Rick Matle
Aug 1, 1:30-2:30pm Powerpoint Basics Aug 18, 10:30am-12pm Managing Debt While Investing in Your Future Aug 23, 7-8:30pm |
Friends of the Library | Board Meeting Aug 8, 7-8:45pm |
Novi Historical Commission 
| Open Office Hours Aug 6 & 20, 12-2pm Board Meeting Aug 22, 1-2:30pm |
City of Novi | Family Fun Movie:
The Muppets Aug 3, 7pm Toppermost: A Beatles Tribute Band Aug 10, 7pm |
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