Adult Events

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

December 1 – November 30 (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 audiobook suggestion…

Songs of the Seasons with City Lights Chorus

Monday, December 16 at 7 PM Enjoy the sounds of the holiday season with your family and friends at this concert featuring the internationally renowned premiere male acapella group, City Lights Chorus. In partnership with Northville Parks & Recreation and generously sponsored by the Friends of the Northville District Library. Register for Songs of the…

NDL Chess Club

Monday, December 16 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…

The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: Spirit Run, by Noé Álvarez

Wednesday, December 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…

Notary Service with John Hogan

Wednesday, December 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.

iPhone & iPad Basics

Wednesday, December 18 at 7 PM Learn how to add and remove apps, update and organize your apps. iPhone or iPad required. Register for iPhone & iPad Basics.

Winter Film Series: The Boys in the Boat, 123 mins, Rated PG-13

Monday, December 23 at 6:30 PM During the height of the Great Depression, members of the rowing team at the University of Washington get thrust into the spotlight as they compete for gold at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Based on the true story and the book The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. Drop…

Cool 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…

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, January 6 from 10 AM – 4 PM Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets. A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood. Many cancer patients will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment. Blood and platelets cannot be manufactured; they can…

Books & Brews Book Discussion: Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang

Tuesday, January 7 at 7 PM Books and Brews Book Discussion: Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang A dazzling debut novel set against the backdrop of the Chinese Exclusion Act, about a Chinese girl fighting to claim her place in the 1880s American West. e-audiobook available on Hoopla e-audiobook available on Libby Register for…

From Page to Palette Book Club: Secret Life of Flowers by Marta Molnar

Wednesday, January 8 at 6:30 PM 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 at the Northville Art House for an art-inspired book club.…

Meet Libby, by Overdrive

Thursday, January 9 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

1:1 with Local Immigration Lawyer

Monday, January 13 at 4 PM Monday, January 13 at 4:30 PM Monday, January 13 at 5 PM Monday, January 13 at 5:30 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.

Between the Lines Book Discussion: A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan

Monday, January 13 at 7 PM A historical thriller by the Pulitzer and National Book Award-winning author that tells the riveting story of the Klan’s rise to power in the 1920s, the cunning con man who drove that rise, and the woman who stopped them. The Roaring Twenties–the Jazz Age–has been characterized as a time…

The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: River Sing Me Home

Wednesday, January 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 River Sing Me Home,…

Notary Service with John Hogan

Wednesday, January 15 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.

Drop in Tech Help

Thursday, January 16 at 10 AM Northville Community Center Do you struggle with basic technology on your smart phone or tablet? Bring your device and we will show you the steps and help you navigate the basics. Drop-In. Not for computer repair or configuring hardware or software.

American Folk Music: Old Times in the Current Times, with Ben Traverse

Thursday, January 16 at 7 PM American Folk Music: Old Times in the Current Times, with Ben Traverse Join Michigan troubadour Ben Traverse for a captivating program that delves into the heart of old-time music featuring guitar, banjo, mountain dulcimer and autoharp. Check out his music at https://bentraversemusic.com/ Register for American Folk Music: Old Times in…

Knit ‘n Stitch Night

Thursday, January 23 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.

Winter Film Series: The Night of the 12th, French, 114 mins

Monday, January 27 at 6:30 PM A young woman is murdered in this unnerving, fictionalized version of a real case that haunts the police officers unable to solve it. Drop In

Identity Theft with John Hogan

Monday, January 27 at 7 PM John Hogan from Comerica Bank will discuss what ID theft is and how to protect yourself and your finances. Register for Identity Theft with John Hogan

Going to Extremes with Peter Mandel

Tuesday, January 28 at 7 PM (ONLINE) Join Peter Mandel as he shows slides of his most extreme travel experiences — surviving a coup in Ecuador, visiting a ‘city’ of penguins at the South Pole, fishing for piranha on Brazil’s Rio Negro, floating in the Goodyear Blimp, sailing on an Arctic icebreaker, camping in the…

Winter Board Game Swap!

Saturday, February 1 from 10 AM – 12 PM Drop off gently used or new board games to the NDL Information Desk from Friday January 24 – Friday, January 31. Limit of 5 board games per household. You will receive a ticket for every board game you drop off (up to 5 tickets) so that…

Quest for Freedom: Northville’s Role in the Antislavery and Abolition Movements, with Historian Rochelle Danquah

Monday, February 3 at 7 PM Northville’s role is often overlooked in the antislavery and abolition movements in Michigan. This presentation will explore the stories of local abolitionists, and the networks they were active in. By examining Northville’s contribution to the fight for freedom and emancipation of enslaved African Americans, we will uncover the community’s…

Books & Brews Book Discussion: The Survivalists by Kashana Cauley

Tuesday, February 4 at 7 PM Great White Buffalo Brewing101 West Main St, Northville, MI, 48167 Books and Brews Book Discussion: The Survivalists by Kashana Cauley FICTION A single Black lawyer puts her career and personal moral code at risk when she moves in with her coffee entrepreneur boyfriend and his doomsday-prepping roommates in a novel…

Custom Coasters

Wednesday, February 5 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

Violinist Danielle Belen and Students in Concert

Thursday, February 6 at 7 PM An evening of various solo violin pieces from award winning soloist Danielle Belen and select students from her studio at the University of Michigan. Learn more about Danielle Belen at https://www.belenviolin.com/ Register for Violinist Danielle Belen and Students in Concert

Between the Lines Book Discussion: Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

Monday, February 10 at 7 PM Dana, a modern Black woman, is celebrating her 26th birthday with her new husband when she is snatched abruptly from her home in California and transported to the antebellum South. Rufus, the white son of a plantation owner, is drowning, and Dana has been summoned to save him. Dana…

The 102nd United States Colored Troops: A Unique Story in Michigan’s Civil War History

Tuesday, February 11 at 7 PM Join local historian Maurice Imhoff as he shares his research into Michigan’s Colored Regiment during the Civil War. From being enslaved to becoming soldiers for the Union army, this regiment has one of the most distinct stories in our state’s history. Register for The 102nd United States Colored Troops:…

Galentine’s Day

Thursday, February 13 at 7 PM Celebrate Galentine’s Day like Leslie Knope, from the TV Series Parks and Recreation! There won’t be any frittatas but we’ll have other delish treats and activities that Leslie would approve. Let’s revel in our friends; anyone is welcome to join in. Register for Galentine’s Day

NDL 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…

Between the Lines Book Discussion: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: The Berry Pickers

Wednesday, February 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…

Custom 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

Notary 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.

A 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

1:1 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.

Winter 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…

Manage 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

Knit ‘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.

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