Beyond Books At Novi Library

We chat with Michigan author Christopher Cosmos about his book Once We Were Here, and he tells us about his inspirations, and shares advice for aspiring storytellers! You'll also hear about some building updates and new electronic resources at the Library!

We chat with International Best-Selling and Local author Viola Shipman who has a new book, The Clover Girls, out next week! Hear all about the inspiration behind The Clover Girls, and get some advice for aspiring writers! “It was inspired by a number of my friends as well as my love of libraries. I grew up in the library. Both my grandmothers volunteered there and the librarians became my best friends and the library became my sanctuary so it's really an ode to books and happy endings as well

Hillary discusses debt solutions and other financial wellness topics with Financial Coach Jessie Glandon from Embracing Your Means

Today, we're talking about teen stress. Two Novi High School students join Dana & Hillary for a discussion on eating disorders affecting teens. Dr. Crystal Jackson joins Gail and David to identify stress and depression as well as strategies of dealing with pandemic stress and Katie provides a new book recommendation. All of the links mentioned by our teen guests can be found at https://linktr.ee/embraceyourbodycampaign

We preview some of what the Library has in store for the year ahead, learn some library lingo, debate some very important topic and Dana tries her hand at trivia program

Do you know what #OwnVoices means? In this episode, Information Services Librarian Katie talks about the movement and how NPL is bringing diverse stories and voices to the forefront! You'll also learn about about some iCube equipment, upcoming language conversation groups, and get another great book recommendation.

Emily and Lindsay discuss our Libraries are for Everyone collection We meet Emily We hear about the Raising a Reader program Lindsay shares Books and Resources on the Coronavirus and we get some Kids Podcasts recommendations* *[refresh page after loading to view full article]

Have a socially distanced holiday with help from NPL and other community organizations.

Sarah and Gail introduce two new monthly programs and Katie joins us to discuss one of our annual favorites - Community Reads!! Find more info about: Pride & Joy Community Reads African American Ethnic Cultural Discussion Group Contact Programming Coordinator Gail Anderson

We meet Danielle, our newest Information Services Librarian, and discuss voting resources and experiences with Hillary

We meet State Representative Kathy Crawford and learn about her upbringing, memories of Novi, and lots more!

Mary tells us all about her involvement with the Novi Cultural Arts and Advisory Board [CAAB], her creative programs, collections, ebooks and more!

Gail, Hillary, and Julie discuss returning to school during COVID-19 and ways the Library can help virtual learners

We meet Sarah and hear all about the fun programs she puts on, such as trivia, escape rooms, virtual reality, STEAM programming and more! Can you solve Sarah's Virtual Escape room? Try it out here

Historian & Educator Jamon Jordan joins us for a discussion about how to handle historical statues and whether they should be removed. For more information about Jamon, please visit blackscrollnetwork.weebly.com Feature Hoopla collections mentioned include: African-American Voices: Audiobooks & eBooks Conversations on race Talking to kids about race Conversations on Race: YA reads eBooks

In this episode, we meet Katie and hear about the Virtual Book Club she's running. We also learn about our SelectReads resource to find your next read, and get another book recommendation Find more information about our different Book Clubs here

We are creating a collection of reflections on this important historical moment for the Local History Room. We want stories from first responders, medical professionals, people in isolation, teachers, supermarket employees, local business owners and anyone with a story to tell. Contact: NPL-COVID-19@novilibrary.org

We meet Shannon our International Services Librarian and hear about her programs, conversation groups, collections and resources. We also learn about Pronunciator and have another special guest with a book recommendation for fans of graphic novels!

In this episode we meet Lindsay, our Teen Services Librarian, as well as two student representatives to the Novi Library board. We also get a book recommendation just for teens from a special guest!

In this episode, Dana tells us about the Friends of the Novi Library, and we meet Kathleen, our Youth Programming Coordinator who tells us all about this year's Summer Reading program! We even brought in a special guest to share a book recommendation!

We meet Kirsten, learn about Vidcode, and explore simple and fun STEAM activities from home

We miss our guests and can't wait to get back. In this episode, Director Julie Farkas discusses the measures we're taking to re-open safely and what our temporary new normal will look like, and we also meet David, our Electronic Services Librarian

In this episode, we meet Eva, learn about Raising a Reader program, hear about an exciting project in the works, and get a new book recommendation from Katie!

David and Hillary discuss investment databases and personal finance e-books. Later, Gail interviews Tom Smith from Ameriprise Financial about managing your money during an economic crisis.

Board Member Tara Michener joins us to discuss strategies and resources to maintain and foster a productive environment for kids Check out the Homeschool with hoopla collections: Audiobooks - www.hoopladigital.com/collection/3889 Bonus Borrows: Children's Educational eBooks: https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/8367

Local author Michael Zadoorian joins us for a chat about his inspirations, past books, and his upcoming book due out May 5th!

Updates on social media features, a tour of our Reference USA business resource, we interview a chamber of commerce member, and Katie joins us with a new book recommendation!

In this episode, we meet Building Monitor Tia-Marie Sanders and hear about all the great efforts Feed the Need is doing

In this episode, we meet Dana, learn new languages with pronunciator, hear about an exciting effort to help make masks tonight COVID, and explore virtual reality.

Welcome to our podcast! Today, we're chatting about some of our programming challenges in this new, strange time as well as what we're doing working from home and how we are keeping busy