Adult Events
Please visit our calendar to see the online and in-person events we offer.
Beginners ESL Conversation Group – In-Person
Fridays from 10:30 AM – 12 PM Come practice your English with other beginners in a slow-speaking informal conversation group. Contact Librarian Samantha Loree for more information at sloree@northvillelibrary.org Drop In.
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Walk, Listen & Win
December 1, 2024 – November 30, 2025 (Ongoing) Walk 30 miles a month while listening to an audiobook! Download the Beanstack app to log miles walked while listening to an audiobook each month to be eligible to win a $50 gift card. Grand prizes will be drawn at the end of each month. Need an…
Read More101 Things That Happened on the Mackinac Bridge
Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 PM Join us in welcoming Mike Fornes, who will tell us about 101 things that happened on the Mackinac Bridge. Take a trip through the first six decades of the bridge’s history and you’ll experience unusual crossings, triumph and tragedy. Parades of vehicles and pedestrians have crossed over the Mackinac…
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Spring Film Series: All Your Faces, French, 117 mins, Not Rated
Monday, May 19 at 6:30 PM Victims of violent crime and perpetrators meet up in a restorative justice group in order to have a dialogue and heal from their trauma. Drop In
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NDL Chess Club
Monday, May 19 at 7 PM Welcome to the Northville District Library chess club for adults! Adults of all skill levels are welcome for this open play chess club. No instructor. We have chess sets and chess clocks available to use. Drop in.
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The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
Wednesday, May 21 at 11 AM Join us for our monthly 55+ book discussion group, The Next Chapter, in collaboration with Northville Senior Services. We will meet at the Community Center the third Wednesday of each month at 11 AM. We plan to alternate fiction and non-fiction titles. This month’s selection is Hester by Laurie Lico…
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Notary Service with John Hogan
Wednesday, May 21 at 6 PM John Hogan from Comerica Bank offers notary services on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-7 pm. Please bring a photo ID and do not sign your documents before arrival. No appointment required. No Registration Required
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Knit ‘n Stitch Night
Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 PM Meet up with other friends of the fiber arts to share your current project or learn a new skill! All skill levels welcome – no instructor. Drop In.
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1849 Shakespeare Riots In Partnership with Mill Race
Wednesday, May 28 at 7 PM Mill Race Village, 215 Griswold Sr, Northville, MI, 48167 In 1849, the Bowery Boys, armed with cobblestones, rioted against the aristocrats of Astor Place Opera House over a grudge between their favorite Shakespearean actors, leading to the militia firing on the crowd. The smoke finally settled after thirty-six hours…
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The Facts of Light with The Houseplant Guru
Thursday, May 29 at 7 PM The Houseplant Guru, Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, says there is a plant for every spot in your home. Learn about plants for different light levels and trouble spots. Register for The Facts of Light with The Houseplant Guru.
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Summer Reading
Monday, June 2 – Saturday, August 9, 2025 Summer Reading begins on Monday, June 2. Track your time spent reading on the free Beanstack app or pick up a paper log from the Information Desk. Finish your challenge to receive a prize and be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing! The last day to turn in…
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Books & Brews Book Discussion: All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers
Tuesday, June 3 at 7 PM Browndog Barlor, 120 E. Main St, Northville, MI, 48167 Books and Brews Book Discussion: All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers FICTION A journalist uncovers her hometown’s dark secrets when she becomes obsessed with the unsolved murder of her childhood neighbor. e-audiobook available on Libby e-book available on Libby Register…
Read MoreBasic Summer Watercolor Painting
Wednesday, June 4 at 7 PM Paint a summer-themed image with watercolors! Learn how to start a painting using a reference image, a few watercolor techniques, and have fun. If you own watercolors and brushes, feel welcome to bring them; all supplies will be provided and all skill levels are welcome. Register for Basic Summer…
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1:1 with Local Immigration Lawyer
Monday, June 9 at 4:30 PM Monday, June 9 at 5 PM Monday, June 9 at 5:30 PM Monday, June 9 at 6 PM Book a 30-min. appointment with a local Immigration Lawyer to learn about naturalization, green cards or visas and the free resources available from the library.
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Between the Lines Book Discussion: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Monday, June 9 at 7 PM As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals are our oldest teachers. In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer brings these lenses of knowledge together…
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Detroit’s Voice of Summer: Ernie Harwell
Thursday, June 12 at 7 PM Detroit Historical Society’s Jeremy Dimick invites us to tune in to learn about Harwell’s life, legendary career, public persona, and endearment to Michiganders. Register for Detroit’s Voice of Summer: Ernie Harwell.
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World Wide Knit in Public Day
Saturday, June 14 from 10 AM – 1 PM Celebrate with fellow crafters on World Wide Knit in Public Day. Weather permitting, we will meet in the park. Please bring your own chair and knitting or crocheting supplies. Share your current work in progress with other fiber enthusiasts. Drop in.
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Michigan Notable Book Tour: Poet Keith Taylor
Monday, June 16 at 7 PM Spend an evening with local poet Keith Taylor on his Michigan Notable Books tour, author of What Can the Matter Be? Through poems, Taylor showcases his keen observational skills and deep appreciation for nature. Books will be available for purchase and signing. The Michigan Notable Books program is sponsored…
Read MoreWhen Detroit Played the Numbers
Tuesday, June 17 at 7 PM Author/speaker Felicia B. George sheds light on the lives of Detroit’s numbers operators–many self-made entrepreneurs who overcame poverty and navigated the pitfalls of racism and capitalism by both legal and illegal means. Despite scandal and exploitation, these operators and their families also became important members of the community, providing…
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The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Wednesday, June 18 at 11 AM Northville Community Center, 303 W Main St, Northville, MI, 48167 Join us for our monthly 55+ book discussion group, The Next Chapter, in collaboration with Northville Senior Services. We will meet at the Community Center the third Wednesday of each month at 11 AM. We plan to alternate fiction…
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Notary Service with John Hogan
Wednesday, June 18 at 6 PM John Hogan from Comerica Bank offers notary services on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-7 pm. Please bring a photo ID and do not sign your documents before arrival. No appointment required.
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Meet Libby, by OverDrive
Thursday, June 19 at 10 AM Learn the basics of how to download ebooks, audiobooks and magazines with Libby. Navigate the app, borrow a title and read or listen in the Libby app. Library card and PIN number, along with tablet or smartphone, required to follow along.
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Freedom and Unity: A Juneteenth Celebration of Heritage and Hope
Friday, June 19 at 7 PM Freedom and Unity: A Juneteenth Celebration of Heritage and Hope w/ Rochelle Danquah Juneteenth—a federal holiday—is an annual celebration that commemorates the freedom of former enslaved African Americans from Galveston, Texas. On June 19, 1865, federal troops gain control over Texas, to ensure liberty and justice to people of…
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Summer Film Series: Arthur the King, 107 mins, Rated PG-13
Monday, June 23 at 6:30 PM Summer Film Series: Arthur the King, 107 mins, Rated PG-13 An adventure racer adopts a stray dog named Arthur to join him in an epic endurance race. Drop In
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Create Cool Stuff with Canva
Wednesday, June 25 at 7 PM Ages 13+. Master the basics of Canva to design coffee mugs, tumblers, mousepads, T-shirts, and much more. We will not be physically sublimating products during this class. Laptop and general computer knowledge required. Register for Create Cool Stuff with Canva.
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Puzzle Swap – Drop In
Saturday, June 28 from 10 – 11:30 AM Drop off up to 5 new or gently used puzzles to the Information Desk from Friday, June 20 until Friday, June 27 in exchange for tickets (limit 5). Return on Saturday, June 28 to exchange tickets for puzzles from 10 – 11 AM. From 11 – 11:30…
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Virtual Farm-to-Glass Cocktails with Tammy’s Tastings
Monday, June 30 at 7 PM (ONLINE) Come learn how to drink your vegetables (okay, fruit too!) in this online class. We’ll talk about all the ways you can incorporate wonderful local produce – herbs, cucumbers, berries, tomatoes – into cocktails. You’ll learn all about muddling, infusing, and even “shrubs.” Participants will receive a shopping…
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Books & Brews Book Discussion: Cultish by Amanda Montell
Tuesday, July 1 at 7 PM Books and Brews Book Discussion: Cultish by Amanda Montell NONFICTION Linguist Amanda Montell analyzes the social science of cult influence: how “cultish” groups, from Jonestown and Scientologists to SoulCycle and social media gurus, use language as the ultimate form of power. e-audiobook available on Hoopla e-book available on Hoopla Register…
Read MoreClassic Michigan Food and Drinks
Tuesday, July 8 at 7 PM Michigan is home to an amazing array of food and drink brands, each with a fascinating story behind it. Ready-to-eat breakfast cereals like Kellogg’s and Post changed how the world eats, and Gerber first made baby food commercially available. But the Wolverine State is bursting with many other notable…
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Between the Lines Book Discussion: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Monday, July 14 at 7 PM In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family’s orchard in Northern Michigan. While picking cherries, they beg their mother to tell them the story of Peter Duke, a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance years before at a theater…
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Joe and Rose Kennedy: Their Extraordinary Family
Tuesday, July 15 at 7 PM Northville Community Center, 303 W Main St, Northville, MI, 48167 In partnership with Northville Parks and Recreation Joe and Rose Kennedy: Their Extraordinary Family Joe and Rose Kennedy raised one of the most significant families in US history. Their nine children included a President, two US Senators, an Ambassador…
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The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: Smoke gets in your eyes and other lessons from the crematory by Caitlin Doughty
Wednesday, July 16 at 11 AM Northville Community Center, 303 W Main St, Northville, MI, 48167 Join us for our monthly 55+ book discussion group, The Next Chapter, in collaboration with Northville Senior Services. We will meet at the Community Center the third Wednesday of each month at 11 AM. We plan to alternate fiction…
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Notary Service with John Hogan
Wednesday, July 16 at 6 PM John Hogan from Comerica Bank offers notary services on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-7 pm. Please bring a photo ID and do not sign your documents before arrival. No appointment required.
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Drop-in for iPhone or iPad Help
Thursday, July 17 at 10 AM Beginner-friendly introduction to navigating an iPhone and iPad, covering essential functions like turning it on, unlocking, making calls, texting, accessing common apps, adjusting settings, and utilizing basic features to confidently use the device for everyday tasks. iPhone or iPad required. Not for computer repair or configuring hardware or software.
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From Page to Palette Book Club
Wednesday, July 23 at 6:30 PM Join the Northville Art House and the Northville District Library at the Northville Art House for an art-inspired book club. Meeting bi-monthly, this book club will focus on fiction inspired by art history’s most famous (and infamous) figures and styles. Participants will see the story come to life through…
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Summer Film Series: Inshallah, A Boy, Arabic, 113 mins, Not Rated
Monday, July 28 at 6:30 PM Summer Film Series: Inshallah, A Boy, Arabic, 113 mins, Not Rated A widow pretends to be pregnant with a son in order to save her daughter and home from a relative exploiting Jordan’s patriarchal inheritance laws. Drop In
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Michigan Foraging with Clay Bowers
Monday, July 28 at 7 PM Learn about the basics of foraging and how we can safely, and sustainably harvest the bounty of nature. From weeds in the wild to weeds in the garden there is an abundance of free food in nature that is ready to bring in to the kitchen. From Clay Bowers…
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Mastering the New Catalog
Wednesday, July 30 at 7 PM Get to know our new catalog by learning how to log into your account, search by title, author & genre, learn how to place holds and more. This comprehensive class will guide you through all the features of our brand-new catalog. Learn how to: Log into Your Account: Access your…
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The Evolution of The Beatles with Pianist David Rodgers
Thursday, July 31 at 7 PM Local pianist David Rodgers will discuss and demonstrate how The Beatles revolutionized popular music from their early days through the breakup of the band. Register for The Evolution of The Beatles with Pianist David Rodgers.
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Arts and Crafts Supply Swap – Drop In
Saturday, August 2 from 1 – 2:30 PM All ages. Donate new or gently used art supplies at the Information Desk from 7/25-8/1. Then, on Saturday 8/2, stop by to “shop” the collection! No donation required, though donors will get early access from 1 – 1:30 PM. Doors will open for everyone else at 1:30…
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Mastering the New Catalog (virtual)
Monday, August 4 at 7 PM (ONLINE) Get to know our new catalog by learning how to log into your account, search by title, author & genre, learn how to place holds and more. This comprehensive class will guide you through all the features of our brand-new catalog. Learn how to: Log into Your Account: Access…
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Books & Brews Book Discussion: Bear by Julia Phillips
Tuesday, August 5 at 7 PM Books and Brews Book Discussion: Bear by Julia Phillips FICTION In Bear by Julia Phillips, two sisters face grief and transformation on a remote island, confronting nature, family secrets, and their own wild instincts. e-audiobook available on Libby e-book available on Libby Register for Books & Brews Book Discussion: Bear by Julia Phillips.
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Get to Know Your MacBook
Wednesday, August 6 at 7 PM Learn how to add and remove, update and organize your apps and files. Access accessibility, settings, update the iOS and more. Macbook Air or Macbook Pro laptop required. Register for Get to Know Your MacBook.
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Coffee 101 with The Red Dot Coffee Company
Thursday, August 7 at 7 PM Do you have an interest in craft coffee, roasting and different brewing methods? Join us as The Red Dot Coffee Company discusses the luxury of craft coffee, coffee regions, varieties, tasting notes and the coffee process, from roasting to the coffee in your cup. Additionally, you will have the…
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Mastering the New Catalog (virtual)
Saturday, August 9 at 2 PM (ONLINE) Get to know our new catalog by learning how to log into your account, search by title, author & genre, learn how to place holds and more. This comprehensive class will guide you through all the features of our brand-new catalog. Learn how to: Log into Your Account: Access…
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Between the Lines Book Discussion: Real Americans by Rachel Khong
Monday, August 11 at 7 PM Real Americans begins on the precipice of Y2K in New York City, when twenty-two-year-old Lily Chen, an unpaid intern at a slick media company, meets Matthew. Matthew is everything Lily is not: easygoing and effortlessly attractive, a native East Coaster and, most notably, heir to a vast pharmaceutical empire.…
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Mastering the New Catalog
Thursday, August 14 at 1 PM Get to know our new catalog by learning how to log into your account, search by title, author & genre, learn how to place holds and more. This comprehensive class will guide you through all the features of our brand-new catalog. Learn how to: Log into Your Account: Access your…
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The USS Indianapolis with Barry Levine
Monday, August 18 at 7 PM Barry Levine’s presentation covers the incredible story of the W. W. II cruiser USS Indianapolis. Learn about the ship’s naval service before and during the war, including the July 1945 delivery of nuclear weapon components to Tinian on a top-secret mission. The Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese submarine…
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The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: Go as a River by Shelley Read
Wednesday, August 20 at 11 AM Join us for our monthly 55+ book discussion group, The Next Chapter, in collaboration with Northville Senior Services. We will meet at the Community Center the third Wednesday of each month at 11 AM. We plan to alternate fiction and non-fiction titles. This month’s selection is Go As a…
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Notary Service with John Hogan
Wednesday, August 20 at 6 PM John Hogan from Comerica Bank offers notary services on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-7 pm. Please bring a photo ID and do not sign your documents before arrival. No appointment required.
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Summer Film Series: A Real Pain, 90 mins, Rated R
Monday, August 25 at 6:30 PM Summer Film Series: A Real Pain, 90 mins, Rated R Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. Drop In
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Fruit & Vegetable Tea Towel Printing
Tuesday, August 26 at 7 PM Come decorate tea towels at NDL! We will use fruits and vegetables to stamp our own tea towels. Bring your creativity and positive attitude for an evening of creating. Each participant will make 2 towels. Register for Fruit & Vegetable Tea Towel Printing.
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Wednesday, August 27 from 6 – 8 PM Bring your art supplies, or use what we have available, to draw, color, craft, create, or paint! There will be no instructor, work at your own pace on a project of your choosing. Drop in.
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