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…
Summer Reading
Monday, June 1 – Saturday, August 8 Join our Summer Reading Challenge and earn prizes for reading 20 hours (1,200 minutes). Read on your own or with family, track your time using a paper log or the free Beanstack app, and complete the challenge to receive a prize and entry into the Grand Prize Drawing.…
The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: Gator Country, by Rebecca Renner
Wednesday, July 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 Gator Country: Deception,…
Medicare 101, with Priority Health
Wednesday, July 15 at 1 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…
Notary Service with Marty Testesecca
Wednesday, July 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. No Registration Required.
AI Made Simple
Wednesday, July 15 at 7 PM This beginner-friendly class that explains Artificial Intelligence (AI) in clear, easy language. The goal is to help you understand today’s technology and feel more comfortable using it in daily life. In this class, you’ll see how AI can help with simple, everyday tasks such as using voice assistants like…
Notary Service with Marty Testesecca
Saturday, July 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.
Capturing Our Natural World: Learning and Growing as a Photographer
Monday, July 20 at 7 PM Corey Seeman will discuss how to begin photographing nature and animals: If you are fascinated by birds, wildlife, plants and trees, you might love nature photography! For many photographers, nature is a subject that provides countless opportunities to use our cameras for locations both near and far. Even a…
Canva & MakeIT Series: Mason Jar Silhouette Design
Tuesday, July 21 at 5 PM Adults age 18+ only. Create a simple design in Canva then print it with the silhouette maker in the MakeIT space and adhere it to your mason jar. Mason jar provided. Laptop required and email required. Register for Canva & MakeIT Series: Mason Jar Silhouette Design.
Michigan Notable Book Tour with Author Rob Miller from Bloodshot Records
Tuesday, July 21 at 7 PM Join 2026 Michigan Notable Books author Rob Miller in conversation with Craig Maki about The Hours Are Long, But the Pay is Low. A Detroit native and co-founder of Chicago’s acclaimed Bloodshot Records, Miller shares stories from the front lines of Americana and alt-country music. Learn more: robmillerwriting.com and carcitycountry.com. Michigan Notable…
Spice Club and Potluck
Tuesday, July 28 at 6 PM Spice Club is a community potluck event. Join us for a potluck where we explore the history and taste of different herbs and spices. Register up to 30 days before the event via our website or by calling. After you’ve signed up, come to the Information Desk to get…
1:1 with Local Immigration Lawyer
Wednesday, July 29 at 6 PM Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 PM Wednesday, July 29 at 7 PM Wednesday, July 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. The Northville District Library will not…
The French Era of Detroit 1701-1840 with Charles Bird
Thursday, July 30 at 7 PM Join Charlie Bird, author of The Straits of Detroit and Cadillac’s Detroit, for a look at French colonial Detroit’s unique history. Book signing afterward. Register for The French Era of Detroit 1701-1840 with Charles Bird.
Books & Brews Book Discussion: Ghost Fish by Stuart Pennebaker
Tuesday, August 4 at 7 PM Books and Brews Book Discussion: Ghost Fish by Stuart Pennebaker FICTION After her sister’s drowning, a grieving young woman moves to New York, where her sibling returns as a ghost fish, complicating friendship, love, and healing. Register for Books & Brews Book Discussion: Ghost Fish by Stuart Pennebaker.
Summer Reading Finale Party for Everyone
Wednesday, August 5 at 5:30 PM All ages. Join us for an evening of outdoor fun, games, and treats to celebrate the end of Summer Reading. The party will take place in the park behind the Library. Drop in. In the case of inclement weather, this event will take place on Wednesday, August 12 from 5:30-7:30 PM.…
Meet Libby, by OverDrive
Thursday, August 6 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 & Tablet or smartphone to follow along. If using a Kindle Paperwhite (ereader) please bring your Amazon…
Between the Lines Book Discussion: The Antidote by Karen Russell
Monday, August 10 at 7 PM The Antidote by Karen Russell Historical Fiction, Magical Realism National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (2025) The Antidote opens on Black Sunday, as a historic dust storm ravages the fictional town of Uz, Nebraska. But Uz is already collapsing—not just under the weight of the Great Depression and the…
Grinnell Brothers Music Company with Hugh Grinnell
Thursday, August 13 at 7 PM Join us for a fascinating look into Michigan’s musical past with Hugh Grinnell, who will present on the history and legacy of the Grinnell Brothers Music Company. Mr. Grinnell is the great-grandson of Herbert Grinnell, one of the founding brothers of the company. Founded in 1880 by brothers Herbert…
The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: The Names by Florence Knapp
Wednesday, August 19 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 The Names by Florence Knapp. The…
Notary Service with Marty Testesecca
Wednesday, August 19 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. No Registration Required.
Songs of the American Rail with Ben Traverse
Saturday, August 22 at 3 PM Folksinger, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Ben Traverse will explore one of American music’s most iconic themes and how the golden age of rail impacted music. Register for Songs of the American Rail with Ben Traverse.
Notary Service with Marty Testesecca
Wednesday, August 26 at 5 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. No Registration Required.
1:1 with Local Immigration Lawyer
Wednesday, August 26 at 6 PM Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30 PM Wednesday, August 26 at 7 PM Wednesday, August 26 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. The Northville District Library will not…