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.
Read MoreCool Reads Winter Reading
Thursday, January 2 – Friday, February 28 To participate in Cool Reads, stop by the Library to pick up a reading log, print one from our website, or track online via our Beanstack app. Read for a total of 600 minutes (or 10 hours) and you’ll win a small prize. The last day to claim…
Read MoreNDL Chess Club
Monday, February 17 at 7 PM Welcome to the Northville District Library chess club for adults! We offer basic chess instruction for new players and challenging studies for advanced players. Each meeting will begin with a lesson on chess, followed by open play. Adults of all skill levels are welcome. If you are eager to…
Read MoreCustom Coasters
Wednesday, February 19 at 1 PM Ages 13+. Use Canva and the laser cutter in the MakeIT space to create custom coasters. Tablet or Laptop required. Register for Custom Coasters
Read MoreNotary Service with John Hogan
Wednesday, February 19 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.
Read MoreA Night Before the Oscars, with Greg Black
Thursday, February 20 at 7 PM Movie enthusiast Greg Black will present the 2025 Oscar nominees. Enter a ballot with your predictions of the winners and be entered in for a prize after awards night! Register for A Night Before the Oscars, with Greg Black
Read More1:1 with Local Immigration Lawyer
Monday, February 24 at 12 PM Monday, February 24 at 12:30 PM Monday, February 24 at 1 PM Monday, February 24 at 1:30 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.
Read MoreWinter Film Series: American Fiction, 116 mins, Rated R
Monday, February 24 at 6:30 PM Monk is a frustrated novelist who’s fed up with the establishment that profits from Black entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, he uses a pen name to write an outlandish Black book of his own, a book that propels him to the heart…
Read MoreManage Your Credit Score with John Hogan
Monday, February 24 at 7 PM John Hogan from Comerica Bank will discuss how best to manage your credit score at any age. Register for Manage Your Credit Score with John Hogan
Read MoreKnit ‘n Stitch Night
Thursday, February 27 from 6:30 – 8:30 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.
Read MoreBooks & Brews Book Discussion: A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum
Tuesday, March 4 at 7 PM Browndog Barlor 120 E. Main St, Northville, MI, 48167 Books and Brews Book Discussion: A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum FICTION A story about three generations of Palestinian-American women who struggle to express their individual desires within the confines of their Arab culture. Register for Books & Brews Book…
Read MoreFrom Page to Palette Book Club: The Architect’s Apprentice by Elif Shafak
Wednesday, March 5 at 6:30 PM Northville Art House 215 W Cady St., Northville, MI, 48167 A Partnership between the Northville Art House and Northville District Library. Do you love to read? Would you like to learn more about famous artists and art historical movements? Join the Northville Art House and the Northville District Library…
Read MoreStreaming Academy
Wednesday, March 5 at 7 PM Join our Tech Team to learn what streaming is and how to use it. See the available APPs including free library apps where you can stream movies and TV shows. Plus learn some of the most common threats to your electronic devices today. Register for Streaming Academy.
Read MoreAnnual Magazine Giveaway
Saturday, March 8 from 10 AM – 1PM Peruse our annual giveaway of gently used magazines. It’s a quick event, so don’t wait to pick up a few magazines. Drop In.
Read MoreBetween the Lines Book Discussion: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See
Monday, March 10 at 7 PM Inspired by the true story of a woman physician and writer, this is an absorbing story of female friendship and conflict set in 15th Century China, rich in detail and court intrigue. Register for Between the Lines Book Discussion: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See.
Read More1:1 with Local Immigration Lawyer
Monday, March 17 at 4:30 PM Monday, March 17 at 5 PM Monday, March 17 at 5:30 PM Monday, March 17 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.
Read MoreNDL Chess Club
Monday, March 17 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 or instruction. We have chess sets and chess clocks available to use. Drop in.
Read MoreThe Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece
Wednesday, March 19 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…
Read MoreNotary Service with John Hogan
Wednesday, March 19 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.
Read MoreDrop-in for iPhone or iPad Help
Thursday, March 20 at 10 AM Northville Community Center, 303 W Main St, Northville, MI, 48167 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. Drop-In.…
Read MoreMichigan’s Dark Places with Tobin Buhke
Monday, March 24 at 7 PM Return to the scene of Michigan’s most notorious crimes on this adventure in dark tourism. Using archival photographs, crime scene sketches, and documents, noted author Tobin T. Buhk will guide viewers on a journey to the most infamous spots in the Great Lake State. The itinerary includes the place…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Home Downsizing and an Upcoming Move
Wednesday, March 26 at 7 PM Join us to learn from Move Management and Estate Sale Professionals about: How to prepare your home and contents for a seamless downsize Acquire valuable insights for crafting an efficient moving plan Break through the barriers of dealing with unwanted items Navigate the estate sale process Program presented by…
Read MoreKnit ‘n Stitch Night
Thursday, March 27 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.
Read MoreSpring Film Series: The Teachers’ Lounge, German, 98 mins, Rated PG-13
Monday, March 31 at 6:30 PM When one of her students is suspected of theft, teacher Carla Nowak decides to get to the bottom of the matter. Caught between her ideals and the school system, the consequences of her actions threaten to break her. Drop In
Read MoreBooks & Brews Book Discussion: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
Tuesday, April 1 at 7 PM Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar A newly sober, orphaned son of Iranian immigrants, guided by the voices of artists, poets, and kings, embarks on a remarkable search for a family secret that leads him to a terminally ill painter living out her final days in the Brooklyn Museum. Electrifying, funny, and…
Read MoreCreate Cool Stuff with Canva
Wednesday, April 2 at 7 PM Ages 13+. Use Canva to create coffee mugs, tumblers, mousepads, T-shirts and more. Laptop and general computer knowledge required. Register for Create Cool Stuff with Canva.
Read MoreMonotype Printmaking Workshop, with Tricia Hampo from Northville Art House
Saturday, April 5 from 10 Am – 12:30 PM Northville Art House215 W Cady St., Northville, MI, 48167 This class is a collaboration between the Northville District Library and the Northville Art House and will be held at the Northville Art House. Explore the expressive world of monotype printmaking in this hands-on workshop! Using painterly…
Read MoreFord Village Industries: Northville, Plymouth, Hines Drive with Joe Oldenburg
Tuesday, April 8 at 7 PM (Northville Township Hall, 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville Township, MI, 48168) Wednesday, April 9 at 7 PM (Northville District Library, 212 West Cady St, Northville, MI, 48167) Henry Ford loved the American farmer and helped them whenever he could. One way was to build manufacturing plants in rural areas…
Read MoreEating for Compassion, Health & Sustainability with VegMichigan
Thursday, April 10 at 7 PM What if one simple change could improve your health, help the planet, and protect animals? Join us for easy tips, tasty ideas, and free appetizers! Register for Eating for Compassion, Health & Sustainability with VegMichigan.
Read More1:1 with Local Immigration Lawyer
Monday, April 14 at 4:30 PM Monday, April 14 at 5 PM Monday, April 14 at 5:30 PM Monday, April 14 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.
Read MoreBetween the Lines Book Discussion: Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips
Monday, April 14 at 7 PM PULITZER PRIZE WINNER – LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN FICTION – A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR “A tour de force.” –Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage In 1874, in the wake of the War, erasure, trauma, and namelessness haunt civilians and veterans, renegades…
Read MoreNotary Service with John Hogan
Wednesday, April 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.
Read MoreMoney Smart Week : Investing Made Simple, Building a Secure Retirement
Thursday, April 17 at 7 PM Join Josh Bitel, CFP® & Nick Boguth, CFA®, CFP® as they discuss essential strategies for smart investing, protecting wealth, and planning a comfortable retirement tailored to your goals. Register for Money Smart Week : Investing Made Simple, Building a Secure Retirement.
Read MoreNDL Chess Club
Monday, April 21 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 or instruction. We have chess sets and chess clocks available to use. Drop in.
Read MoreMichigan Central Station Remodel: Saving the Depot
Tuesday, April 22 at 7 PM The last Amtrak train departed Michigan Central Station in 1988. The historic structure stood abandoned for 30 years before Ford Motor Company purchased the building in 2018 and announced plans to revive the space. Learn about the redesign, how it incorporates preservation and placemaking strategies to create an inclusive…
Read MoreArmenian Genocide Remembrance
Wednesday, April 23 at 7 PM Join us for a program on Armenian Culture, Music and History with Mihran Kochyan. There will be a lecture about the Armenian Genocide (1895-1924) through present time. Also, Armenian musical instruments like the Duduk (3,000 year old clarinet), Oud (inspired by the 16th great grandson of Adam and Eve),…
Read MoreKnit ‘n Stitch Night
Thursday, April 24 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.
Read MoreSpring Film Series: Here, 104 mins, Rated PG-13
Monday, April 28 at 6:30 PM A generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and life, starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. Drop In
Read MoreMeet Libby, by Overdrive
Thursday, May 1 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. Registration Required. Class Requirements: Northville District Library card and PIN number Tablet or smartphone Register for Meet Libby, by Overdrive.
Read MoreFree Comic Book Day 2025
Saturday, May 3 from 11 AM – 2 PM Join us for the biggest event in the comic book industry – a single day devoted to free comic books for all ages! Supplies limited. Sponsored by the Friends of Northville District Library. Drop In.
Read MoreTouching the Sun with Liam Finn, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador
Monday, May 5 at 7 PM While we understand a lot of how the Sun works and functions there are still many mysteries. The Parker solar probe aims to teach us more about how our Sun functions and give us up close scientific knowledge of the sun’s Corona. Let’s discuss the details of the Parker…
Read MoreBooks & Brews Book Discussion: Banyan Moon by Thao Thai
Tuesday, May 6 at 7 PM Books and Brews Book Discussion: Banyan Moon by Thao Thai FICTION A sweeping, evocative debut novel following three generations of Vietnamese American women reeling from the death of their matriarch, revealing the family’s inherited burdens, buried secrets, and unlikely love stories. e-book available on Hoopla e-audiobook available on Hoopla Register for…
Read MoreAll the Reasons to Love Lucy
Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 PM Lucille Ball, best known for I Love Lucy, was also one of Hollywood’s first female studio heads. Join Shannon Karol, Executive Director of the Northville Art House & Art Historian, to explore how Ball paved the way for women in Hollywood. Register for All the Reasons to Love Lucy.
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