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…
1:1 with Local Immigration Lawyer
Wednesday, May 27 at 6 PM Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 27 at 7 PM Wednesday, May 27 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, May 28 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.
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.…
Books & Brews Book Discussion: City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim
Tuesday, June 2 @ 7 – 8:15 PM Browndog Barlor, 120 E. Main St, Northville, MI, 48167 Books and Brews Book Discussion: City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim FICTION City of Night Birds follows injured prima ballerina Natalia Leonova as she returns to St. Petersburg, confronting love, betrayal, addiction, and ambition while deciding whether to reclaim…
Rise & Write Northville Fiction Writing Group
Wednesday, June 3 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…
Shakespeare Improv
Thursday, June 4 at 7 PM Mill Race Village, 215 Griswold St, Northville, MI 48167 Shakespeare Improv was created by Shakespeare Royal Oak to enhance the fun in understanding Shakespeare’s work. They strive to make it relatable to today’s audience through the excitement of improv comedy. Shakespeare’s plays, and his language, are feasts of creativity,…
Between the Lines Book Discussion: A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar
Monday, June 8 at 7 PM A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar Literary Fiction In a near-future Kolkata, Ma, her two-year-old daughter, and her elderly father are just days from leaving the collapsing city behind to join Ma’s husband in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After procuring long-awaited visas from the consulate, they pack their…
Canva & MakeIT Series: Sublimate a Beach Tote Bag
Tuesday, June 9 at 5 PM Adults age 18+ only. Create a simple design in Canva and sublimate it onto a tote bag in the MakeIT space. Tote bag provided. Laptop and email required.
Japanese Book Binding
Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 PM Japanese book binding is a traditional book structure that can be used for journal entries, drawings, poetry, ephemera or as a place for to record practical information. It’s a small, practical size for purse or car; perfect for lecture notes, travel or shopping. Participants will be led through creating…
World Wide Knit in Public Day 2026
Saturday, June 13 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 for World Wide Knit in…
Secret Weapons of a Professional Gardener with Emily Lardner
Saturday, June 13 at 3 PM Professional gardener Emily Lardner shares essential tools, smart shortcuts, techniques, and dependable plants in this fast-paced, image-rich presentation with practical tips and Q&A. Register for Secret Weapons of a Professional Gardener with Emily Lardner.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, June 16 from 10 AM – 3 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…
The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier
Wednesday, June 17 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 Glassmaker by Tracy…
Notary Service with Marty Testesecca
Wednesday, June 17 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
Rise & Write Northville Poetry Writing Group
Wednesday, June 17 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…
Unearth the History of Art, with Shannon Karol
Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 PM Join Shannon Karol, Executive Director of the Northville Art House, for an engaging exploration of art’s past – including a few unexpected twists along the way. Register for Unearth the History of Art, with Shannon Karol.
Drop-in iPhone & Android Phone Help
Thursday, June 18 at 10 AM Northville Community Center, 303 W. Main St., Northville, MI 48167 Beginner-friendly introduction to navigating your phone, 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…
A History of Juneteenth, with Dr. Roy Finkenbine
Thursday, June 18 at 7 PM Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday, but it draws on African American traditions dating back to the Civil War. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger led Union troops into Galveston, Texas, and ordered the enforcement of Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in the trans-Mississippi West, an area that…
Notary Service with Marty Testesecca
Saturday, June 20 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. No Registration Required.
Bone Wars: Paleontology’s Biggest Rivalry
Monday, June 22 at 7 PM Join Steven Bellettini and Elizabeth Stack from the Youtube channel “Your Dinosaurs are Wrong” as they discuss the early years of Paleontology in the United States as well as Paleontology’s biggest rivalry between Othniel Charles Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope. This presentation is geared toward an adult audience but…
Canva & MakeIT Series: Sublimate a Beach Tote Bag
Tuesday, June 23 at 5 PM Adults age 18+ only. Create a simple design in Canva and sublimate it onto a tote bag in the MakeIT space. Tote bag provided. Laptop required and email required. Register for Canva & MakeIT Series: Sublimate a Beach Tote Bag.
1:1 with Local Immigration Lawyer
Wednesday, June 24 at 6 PM Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 24 at 7 PM Wednesday, June 24 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…
Julianne Ankley in Concert
Thursday, June 25 at 7 PM Award-winning Michigan singer-songwriter Julianne Ankley delivers soulful Americana, Blue Country, and Roots music, featuring acclaimed originals, powerful storytelling, and an unforgettable live performance experience. Register for Julianne Ankley in Concert.
Seated Chair Hatha Yoga with Ompractice
Saturday, June 27 at 10:30 AM Must be 18+ years old. This gentle practice will take place seated in a chair and is considered therapeutic and highly adaptable. Yoga poses can be modified to the individual student’s needs to help improve the body’s movement patterns, yogic breath techniques, sense of relaxation, and other forms of…
Books & Brews Book Discussion: The Spoiled Heart by Sunjeev Sahota
Tuesday, July 7 at 7 PM Browndog Barlor, 120 E. Main St, Northville, MI, 48167 Books and Brews Book Discussion: The Spoiled Heart by Sunjeev Sahota FICTION The Spoiled Heart follows grieving union activist Nayan Olak as love, buried secrets, and a bitter leadership battle force him to confront loss, loyalty, identity, and community. Register for Books…
From Page to Palette Book Club
Wednesday, July 8 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…
America’s 250th with Silver Strings Dulcimer Society
Thursday, July 9 at 7 PM Celebrate Independence Day with the Silver Strings Dulcimer Society, performing traditional folk and patriotic tunes on hammered dulcimer and acoustic instruments. Register for America’s 250th with Silver Strings Dulcimer Society.
Summer Puzzle Swap – Tickets Required
Saturday, July 11 from 10 – 11:30 AM Drop off up to 5 new or gently used puzzles to the Information Desk from Friday, July 3 until Friday, July 10 in exchange for tickets (limit 5). Return on Saturday, July 11 to exchange tickets for puzzles from 10 – 11 AM. From 11 – 11:30…
Between the Lines Book Discussion: The Hours are Long but the Pay is Low
Monday, July 13 at 7 PM The Hours are Long but the Pay is Low by Rob Miller Chosen as a Michigan Notable Book 2026, Rob Miller will speak about his book and his experiences in Independent Music at NDL on July 21 7-8 pm. Join us at Between the Lines to discuss the book together…
Canva & MakeIT Series: Mason Jar Silhouette Design
Tuesday, July 14 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.
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…