Beyond Books Newsletter
Novi Public Library
February 2012 |
Dear Syl,
Listen @ The Library
Sunday, February 5 at 3pm In an innovative new partnership, PNC Bank, The Chamber Music Society of Detroit, and the Novi Public Library bring world class chamber music to Novi. These free, one-of-a-kind concerts, featuring internationally acclaimed artists will introduce chamber music in an entertaining and interactive way. The first concert in the series will showcase The Shanghai Quartet (shown above), a group internationally renowned for passionate musicality and commitment to education. Learn More.
Sincerely,
Julie Farkas
Director |
 Thank You! The Scrapbook for a Cause event held on January 21st raised $340. Proceeds from the event will help offset the costs of performers and programs offered to the youth in the Novi community by the Library. Special appreciation to Maria's Italian Bakery and Penn Station for donating food for the event and to our scrapbooking consultant, Mary Gantt. If you missed this one, don't worry! The Library is planning another scrapbooking event this summer. |
 Help Save a Life! Support the American Red Cross Blood Drive on February 8 from 12:30-6pm at the Library. You can even enter to win a trip for two to Cancun, Mexico. Please register at (313) 549-7052. |
 Save the Date:
Friday, April 27, 7-10pm ...for the second annual Book It! Fundraiser. Last year's event raised over $10,000 for the Youth Collections. Hollywood Nights is this year's theme, which will support the Library's Multimedia Collections of DVDs, Blu-Rays, and video gaming. Thanks to sponsors Steve and Rocky's, Providence Park Hospital, and Telcom Credit Union. Enjoy an evening of shopping, sipping, and sampling for a donation of $20 per individual and $35 per couple. Tickets will be available in early March. |
 Just for High Schoolers! Submit your poem or short story for the Teen Writing Contest no later than 5pm on Friday, March 9. Winners of $50, $25, and $10 Barnes & Noble gift certificates will be announced the week of March 26th. Learn More. |
 Tax Forms In! Federal and State tax forms are available in the Copy Center on the first floor next to the Book Nook. The full collection of forms and instructions is expected mid-February. |
 More Help for Families Back by popular demand, the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency will continue to provide help with transportation, health, education, finances, and other support services - right at the Library - Tuesdays from 11am-1pm through June 2012. |
 International Story Times Are Back! Volunteer storytellers read international picture books to preschool aged childen in a variety of languages: - Chinese Story Time: Feb 13, 10:30am
- Spanish Story Time, Feb 14, 10:30am
- Hindi Story Time, Feb 15, 10:30am
- Marathi Story Time, Feb 18, 10:30am
- German Story Time, Feb 18, 11am
- Japanese Story Time, Feb 21, 10:30am
- Tamil Story Time, Feb 25, 10:30am
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 Use Your Library from Home As the weather gets colder, don't forget that you can still use the following resources - free - from the Library website (with your Library Card) without ever leaving your home: |
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Mon-Thur: 10am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 1-5pm (Sep-May) |
| Featured Youth Programs  | | Valentine's Day
Scavenger Hunt
Feb 7, 7-7:45pm
Grades 2-4 |
| Featured Adult Programs  | | A Talk with Former Lion, Eric Hipple |
| Featured Friends Programs  | | |
Novi Historical Commission
 | | Local History Room
Open Office Hours
Feb 6 & 20, 12-2pm Board Meeting
Feb 22, 6:30-8pm |
City of Novi
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