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.
Walk, Listen & Win
Walk 30 miles a month while listening to an audiobook! Download the Beanstack app to track your monthly 30 miles of walking accompanied by an audiobook. Participants who complete the challenge each month will be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Grand prizes will be drawn at the end of each…
Northville Creates
Presented by Northville Art House, NDL, and Rise & Write Northville Submissions accepted: Monday, January 5 – Friday, February 6 Jurying: February, Production: March, Publish: April High school teens, and adults, are invited to submit original poetry, short stories, or artwork for a special community creative works booklet celebrating local author and artistic talent. Works will be selected based on…
Cool Reads Winter Reading
Friday, January 2 – Saturday, February 28 (Track via a paper log or with the free Beanstack app) Chill out with a cool read! Stop by NDL starting Friday, January 2 to pick up a reading log or track online with our Beanstack app. Read the goal number of minutes for adults to win a…
Notary Service
Saturday, February 14 from 11 – 12 PM Free notary services are available on one Saturday each month from 11-12 pm. Please bring a photo ID and do not sign your documents before arrival. No appointment required. No Registration Required
Freedom Confirmed: President Abraham Lincoln’s Courage to Create Change
Monday, February 16 at 7 PM This program will inspire and educate attendees about Abraham Lincoln’s Civil War presidency and the history of American freedom and justice in the pivotal year of 1865. Additionally, this lecture will discuss the creation and implications of the 13th amendment. Presented by Detroit Historical Society’s docent Rodney David Deal.…
Bombs Away with Ric Mixter
Tuesday, February 17 at 7 PM Documentary producer Ric Mixter was born at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base (AFB), and as a journalist was invited to fly training missions on B-52 bombers to hit practice targets in Wisconsin, Scotland and the Netherlands. He also was selected among dozens of journalists to fly with the Air…
Rise & Write Northville Poetry Writing Group
Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30 PM Wednesday, March 4 at 7 PM Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 PM Rise & Write Northville Poetry Group is a group for poets to gather and share their work. Please bring writing tools and 3 copies of an original poem to share. For more information on Rise & Write…
The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: Absolution by Alice McDermott
Wednesday, February 18 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 Absolution by Alice McDermott.…
How to use the Kroger & Meijer Grocery Apps
Thursday, February 19 at 10 AM Northville Community Center, 303 W Main St, Northville, MI, 48167 Learn how to use the Kroger and Meijer Grocery apps. Learn how to clip coupons, view recipes, create a grocery list, order pickup or deliver, and more. Smartphone or tablet required. Register for How to use the Kroger &…
Silent Book Club
Saturday, February 21 at 3 PM For ages 18+. Looking for quiet time to read and connect with fellow book lovers? Join our Silent Book Club: bring whatever you’re reading and be in a calm space to read together – no assigned books, no pressure. We’ll start with a few minutes of optional conversation to…
Harmony in the Habitat: Birds and Native Plants
Monday, February 23 at 7 PM Join MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Educator, Lindsay Kerr as she talks about the importance of native plants and how they benefit birds. You will come away from this presentation with a better understanding of what native plants are and how you can choose the right ones to make your…
Canva & MakeIT Series: Laser Engraved Night Light
Wednesday, February 25 from 3 – 5 PM Adults age 18+ only. Use Canva to design a simple line art to be etched onto the night light with the laser engraver in the MakeIT space. Night Light & materials provided. Laptop required. Register for Canva & MakeIT Series: Laser Engraved Night Light.
The Importance of African American Studies during the Time of Anti-Intellectualism
Wednesday, February 25 at 6 PM This talk places our current political climate into the broader context of the long-term trend of devaluing arts and humanities education. Justin Williams is an associate professor of History and director of the African American Studies Program at University of Detroit Mercy. He specializes in the politics of modern…
Knit ‘n Stitch Night
Thursday, February 26 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.
Medicare 101 with Priority Health
Monday, March 2 at 2 PM Whether you’re approaching Medicare eligibility or supporting a loved one, this session will help demystify the basics of Medicare. We’ll walk through the key components of the program – Parts A, B, C, and D – and explain how they work together to provide coverage. You’ll also learn about…
Canva & MakeIT Series: Laser Engraved Charcuterie Board
Tuesday, March 3 at 5 PM Adults age 18+ only. Create a simple design in Canva and get it laser engraved in the MakeIT space. Charcuterie board provided. Laptop, email and general computer knowledge required. Register for Canva & MakeIT Series: Laser Engraved Charcuterie Board.
Books & Brews Book Discussion: Rental House by Weike Wang
Tuesday, March 3 at 7 PM Books and Brews Book Discussion: Rental House by Weike Wang FICTION Rental House by Weike Wang is a sharp-witted, concise novel exploring a modern marriage under strain during two family vacations. e-book available via Libby e-audiobook available via Libby
Spring Board Game Swap!
Saturday, March 7 at 10 AM (Tickets required) Drop off gently used or new board games (all ages and types of games welcome) to the NDL Information Desk from Friday February 27 – Friday, March 6. Limit of 5 board games per household. You will receive a ticket for every board game you drop off…
Between the Lines Book Discussion: This is Happiness by Niall Williams
Monday, March 9 at 7 PM Change is coming to Faha, a small Irish parish that hasn’t changed in a thousand years. For one thing, the rain is stopping. Nobody remembers when it started; rain on the western seaboard is a condition of living. But now – just as Father Coffey proclaims the coming of…
Notary Service with Marty Testesecca
Wednesday, March 11 at 6 PM Free notary services are available on one Wednesday each month from 6-7 pm. Please bring a photo ID and do not sign your documents before arrival. No appointment required.
From Page to Palette Book Club
Wednesday, March 11 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 mostly on fiction inspired by art history’s most famous (and infamous) figures and styles. Participants will see the story come to life…
Staying Safe Online
Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM This online cybersecurity class is designed for people with little to no technical experience. We’ll guide you step-by-step through the basics of staying safe online — from creating strong passwords and spotting scam emails to protecting your personal information on social media. No technical knowledge is required. By the…
A Night Before the Oscars, with Greg Black
Thursday, March 12 at 7 PM Movie enthusiast Greg Black will present the 2026 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.
Notary Service with Marty Testesecca
Saturday, March 14 at 11 AM Free notary services are available on one Saturday each month from 11-12pm. Please bring a photo ID and do not sign your documents before arrival. No appointment required.
Adult Battle of the Books
Saturday, March 14 at 2 PM at Plymouth District Library Build a team and compete against your neighbors in this bookish trivia battle, hosted in collaboration with the Plymouth District Library! Steps to victory: Find some book-loving friends to join your battle group. Then register online with a team of 3-5 people. Only one person…
The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: Incomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency
Wednesday, March 18 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 Incomparable Grace: JFK in…
Songs and Stories of Irish Folklore with Enda Reilly
Thursday, March 19 at 7 PM Songs and Stories of Irish Folklore with Enda Reilly Join folk singer Enda Reilly in celebrating Irish culture with a performance of his original songs inspired by Irish myths. Co-hosted by the Northville Historical Society and generously sponsored by the Friends of the Northville District Library. Register for Songs…
Up-North Crime with Tobin Buhk
Monday, march 23 at 7 PM Venture back in time to an era when stagecoach and train robbers roamed the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula, when wild-west style gunfights took place on the dirt streets of long-gone dots on the Michigan map, and lumberjacks worked hard and partied harder in the saloons of northern Michigan…
Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman “Turkey” Stearnes
Tuesday, March 24 at 7 PM According to updated MLB statistics and five Hall of Fame inductions, Norman “Turkey” Stearnes is one of the all-time greats, yet many people have never heard his name. In her book entitled Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman “Turkey “Stearnes, Vanessa Ivy Rose (author, podcast host of ABC’s…
1:1 with Local Immigration Lawyer
Wednesday, March 25 at 6 PM Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 PM Wednesday, March 25 at 7 PM Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30 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.
Knit ‘n Stitch Night
Thursday, March 26 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.
Kintsugi Demonstration with Ms. Aki Motoyama
Saturday, March 28 at 1 PM Delve into the Japanese art of Kintsugi–in Japanese, it means golden joinery or golden repair with artist Aki Motoyama. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with urushi lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Aki will be…
Canva & MakeIT Series: Laser Engraved Charcuterie Board
Tuesday, March 31 at 5 PM Adults age 18+ only. Create a simple design in Canva and get it laser engraved in the MakeIT space. Charcuterie board provided. Laptop, email and general computer knowledge required. Register for Canva & MakeIT Series: Laser Engraved Charcuterie Board.
Rise & Write Northville Fiction Writing Group
Wednesday, April 1 at 7 PM Rise & Write Northville Fiction Writing Group is a group for fiction writers to gather and share their work. Everybody has a good story to tell. Or better yet, to embellish, or even make up completely! Join other fiction writers for a relaxed writing session where we’ll be given…
Silent Book Club
Saturday, April 4 at 3 PM For ages 18+. Looking for quiet time to read and connect with fellow book lovers? Join our Silent Book Club: bring whatever you’re reading and be in a calm space to read together – no assigned books, no pressure. We’ll start with a few minutes of optional conversation to…
Northville Creates Reception, presented by Northville Art House, NDL, and Rise & Write Northville
Monday, April 6 at 7 PM High school teens, and adults, submitted original poetry, short stories, and artwork (back in January and February) for a special community creative works booklet celebrating local author and artistic talent. Drop in to view the submitted art work and writings of your local artists, authors and poets, and pick…
Books & Brews Book Discussion: Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
Tuesday, April 7 at 7 PM Browndog Barlor 120 E. Main St, Northville, MI, 48167 Books and Brews Book Discussion: Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange FICTION Tommy Orange traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School through three generations of a family. e-book available via Libby e-audiobook available via…
Between the Lines Book Discussion: How to Know a Person by David Brooks
Monday, April 13 at 7 PM How to Know a Person by David Brooks Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Psychology A practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives – from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Road…
Northville Psychiatric Hospital/and Hawthorn Center
Tuesday, April 14 at 7 PM Northville Psychiatric Hospital and Hawthorn Center by the Northville Township Historic District Commission with Joe Oldenburg Northville Psychiatric Hospital Mental health treatment in Michigan began in the 1830s at the Wayne County Poor House in Detroit. By the early 1900s, there were 16 mental hospitals throughout the state. By mid-century, overcrowding…
Canva & MakeIT Series: Laser Engraved Night Light
Tuesday, April 14 at 5 PM Adults age 18+ only. Use Canva to design a simple line art to be etched onto the night light with the laser engraver in the MakeIT space. Night Light & materials provided. Laptop, email and general computer knowledge required. Register for Canva & MakeIT Series: Laser Engraved Night Light.
The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: Help Wanted: A Novel by Adelle Waldman
Wednesday, April 15 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 Help Wanted: A…
Notary Service with Marty Testesecca
Wednesday, April 15 at 6 PM Free notary services are available on one Saturday each month from 11-12pm. Please bring a photo ID and do not sign your documents before arrival. No appointment required.
Northville Psychiatric Hospital/and Hawthorn Center
Wednesday, April 15 at 7 PM Mental health treatment in Michigan began in the 1830s at the Wayne County Poor House in Detroit. By the early 1900s, there were 16 mental hospitals throughout the state. By mid-century, overcrowding at state hospitals in the Metro Detroit area led to the need for a new facility, and Northville…
Navigate with GPS & Maps
Thursday, April 16 at 10 AM Northville Community Center 303 W Main St, Northville, MI, 48167 Learn how to navigate with ease using your smartphone! This course will teach you how to use GPS and mapping apps to find your way, get directions, and explore new places. Whether you’re looking to improve your confidence with…
Keeping Your Money Safe & Avoiding Scams, with Bloom Advisors via Zoom
Thursday, April 16 at 7 PM (ONLINE) Protect your identity and savings! Financial expert Rick Bloom and Homeland Security ASAC Matthew L. Stentz reveal how to spot warning signs, secure your personal information, and keep your hard-earned money safe. Register to receive zoom link.
Annual Magazine Giveaway
Saturday, April 18 from 10 – 11 AM 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.
Notary Service with Marty Testesecca
Saturday, April 18 at 11 AM Free notary services are available on one Saturday each month from 11-12pm. Please bring a photo ID and do not sign your documents before arrival. No appointment required.
Spring Watercolor Workshop at the Northville Art House
Saturday, April 18 at 1 PM Join us at the Northville Art House for a creative and fun workshop as the instructor guides you through the process of painting a spring-inspired watercolor. In this adult workshop, you’ll explore the magic of watercolor and learn some basic techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete…
The Sinking of the U.S.S Indianapolis with Barry Levine
Monday, April 20 at 7 PM The July 1945 sinking of the USS Indianapolis was the worst at-sea loss in U.S. Naval history – 879 sailors died. Miraculously, 316 survived a harrowing ordeal in the Pacific Ocean and many challenges after their rescue. Local historian Barry Levine will share this remarkable story, including what happened…
Medicare 101, with Priority Health
Wednesday, April 22 at 3 PM Whether you’re approaching Medicare eligibility or supporting a loved one, this session will help demystify the basics of Medicare. We’ll walk through the key components of the program – Parts A, B, C, and D – and explain how they work together to provide coverage. You’ll also learn about…
Rise & Write Northville Poetry Writing Group
Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 PM Rise & Write Northville Poetry Group is a group for poets to gather and share their work. Please bring writing tools and 3 copies of an original poem to share. For more information on Rise & Write Northville please contact them at: riseandwritenorthville@yahoo.com Register for Rise & Write Northville…
Knit ‘n Stitch Night
Thursday, April 23 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.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration
Saturday, April 25 at 1 PM Experience the elegance and tranquility of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, presented in the tatami style. Guests will observe the ritual preparation and serving of Usucha(Thin Tea), followed by a tasting of Usucha and Japanese sweets. Please inform us in advance of any food allergies, such as gluten sensitivity,…
Canva & MakeIT Series: Laser Engraved Night Light
Tuesday, April 28 at 5 PM Adults age 18+ only. Use Canva to design a simple line art to be etched onto the night light with the laser engraver in the MakeIT space. Night Light & materials provided. Laptop, email and general computer knowledge required. Register for Canva & MakeIT Series: Laser Engraved Night Light.
1:1 with Local Immigration Lawyer
Wednesday, April 29 at 6 PM Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 PM Wednesday, April 29 at 7 PM Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30 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.
Understanding the Holocaust, with Zekelman Holocaust Center
Thursday, April 30 at 7 PM Using artifacts and victim/survivor perspectives, we will discuss the decade-long, government-sponsored campaign that facilitated an escalation of hate from biased attitudes to bias-motivated violence during the Holocaust. Register for Understanding the Holocaust, with Zekelman Holocaust Center.