Beyond Books At Novi Library
By Novi Library
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Beyond Books At Novi LibraryMay 05, 2020
Exploring the Christopher Cosmos
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!
International Best-Selling and Michigan author Viola Shipman
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
Financial Wellness Month
Hillary discusses debt solutions and other financial wellness topics with Financial Coach Jessie Glandon from Embracing Your Means
Teen Mental Health Check-In
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
The year ahead, inauguration memes, spirited debates and games
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
Own Voices
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.
Libraries are for Everyone!
- 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*
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Social Distance Holiday
Have a socially distanced holiday with help from NPL and other community organizations.
Two new programs and one annual favorite!
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:
Contact Programming Coordinator Gail Anderson
Vote!
We meet Danielle, our newest Information Services Librarian, and discuss voting resources and experiences with Hillary
State Representative Kathy Crawford
We meet State Representative Kathy Crawford and learn about her upbringing, memories of Novi, and lots more!
Get Creative with Mary!
Mary tells us all about her involvement with the Novi Cultural Arts and Advisory Board [CAAB], her creative programs, collections, ebooks and more!
Back to School
Gail, Hillary, and Julie discuss returning to school during COVID-19 and ways the Library can help virtual learners
Library Games
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
How to handle statues in Detroit
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: YA reads eBooks
Virtual Book Club
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
COVID Archive
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
International Programs and Resources
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!
Teens, TAB, and Student Reps
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!
Summer Reading
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!
STEAM Activities
We meet Kirsten, learn about Vidcode, and explore simple and fun STEAM activities from home
Re-opening
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
Lakeshore Lending Library
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!
Finance Edition
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.
Parenting & Home Schooling
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
Author Michael Zadoorian
Local author Michael Zadoorian joins us for a chat about his inspirations, past books, and his upcoming book due out May 5th!