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Library Hop 2026 Passport

Library Hop 2026!

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Highland Township Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

This April, we want to encourage you not just to stop at our library... but to stop at ALL the libraries! 

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

This April, we want to encourage you not just to stop at our library... but to stop at ALL the libraries! 

This event is in the "Adult" group
Colorful mushrooms with text Fungi of Michigan

Fungi of Michigan

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adult

Did you know that fungi have a kingdom of their own?  Join Lorenzo Lo Piccolo to learn about the Fungi Kingdom and Michigan species.  This presentation will cover a fungal introduction, foraging and safety tips, foraging etiquette/sustai

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that fungi have a kingdom of their own?  Join Lorenzo Lo Piccolo to learn about the Fungi Kingdom and Michigan species.  This presentation will cover a fungal introduction, foraging and safety tips, foraging etiquette/sustai

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Founding Mothers - April 28 2026 at 6:30pm

The Founding Mothers

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Teen

Thank you to the Highland Township Historical Society for generously sponsoring this program!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thank you to the Highland Township Historical Society for generously sponsoring this program!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "5-8 Years" group
This event is in the "8-12 Years" group
Candy sushi

Candy Sushi for Kids

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years

Try your hand at making candy sushi - a sugar rush of fun!  Then play some games to practice your chopsticks skills!  Please let us know of any food allergies or intolerances so we can ensure your child can fully participate.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try your hand at making candy sushi - a sugar rush of fun!  Then play some games to practice your chopsticks skills!  Please let us know of any food allergies or intolerances so we can ensure your child can fully participate.  

This event is in the "Adult" group
Blue Tech Help Circle logo

Tech Help by Appt

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Main Level Group Study at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adult

Do you have questions on how to use your tablet, phone or laptop? 

Would you like to learn how to download ebooks or magazines from the library?  Something else? 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Main Level Group Study
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have questions on how to use your tablet, phone or laptop? 

Would you like to learn how to download ebooks or magazines from the library?  Something else? 

This event is in the "Teen" group
Elio

Teen - Pizza & a Movie!

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teen

This month's teen selection: Pixar's Elio. Pizza + movie = the perfect combo. 
Make sure to register so we don’t run out of slices!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's teen selection: Pixar's Elio. Pizza + movie = the perfect combo. 
Make sure to register so we don’t run out of slices!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "0-18 Months" group
This event is in the "18-36 Months" group
This event is in the "3-5 Years" group
outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outside at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
comic gal

Free Comic Book Day!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Drop-In
Age Group:
All Ages

It’s on like Donkey Kong! Swing by anytime between 2 PM and 5 PM to grab a few free comic books—our treat! This year marks our 15th Free Comic Book Day (FCBD)!

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: In-Person, Drop-In
Event Details:

It’s on like Donkey Kong! Swing by anytime between 2 PM and 5 PM to grab a few free comic books—our treat! This year marks our 15th Free Comic Book Day (FCBD)!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "8-12 Years" group

Parent/Daughter Book Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Clubs
Age Group:
Youth, 8-12 Years

Bring dinner and enjoy visiting with other book club members.  We will discuss a different book each month then play a game, engage in an activity, or make a craft that relates to it.

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Books & Reading, Clubs
Event Details:

Bring dinner and enjoy visiting with other book club members.  We will discuss a different book each month then play a game, engage in an activity, or make a craft that relates to it.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "0-18 Months" group
This event is in the "18-36 Months" group
This event is in the "3-5 Years" group
outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outside at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "5-8 Years" group
This event is in the "8-12 Years" group
moana

Kids Movie Afternoons

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities
Age Group:
Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years

Getting out of school early today?  Swing by the library to unwind with a movie and some snacks.  Drop in - no need to register!

1:00pm: Moana (animated 2016, PG)

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Activities
Event Details:

Getting out of school early today?  Swing by the library to unwind with a movie and some snacks.  Drop in - no need to register!

1:00pm: Moana (animated 2016, PG)

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Highland Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

The Library Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm. Meetings are open to the public.

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Library Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm. Meetings are open to the public.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Medicare Counseling by Appt

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:30pm
Main Level Group Study at Highland Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adult

A certified counselor from the MI Options Medicare Assistance Program (formerly MMAP) can help you review and compare plan choices, switch plans, answer questions, and troubleshoot. 

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Main Level Group Study
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

A certified counselor from the MI Options Medicare Assistance Program (formerly MMAP) can help you review and compare plan choices, switch plans, answer questions, and troubleshoot. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "5-8 Years" group
This event is in the "8-12 Years" group

Mother's Day Surprise

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years

Time to make something for your mom, auntie, granny, tía, Nǎinai, or other well-loved person in your life!  Please register, then come between 5pm and 7pm.  Gift bag and card included.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Activities, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Time to make something for your mom, auntie, granny, tía, Nǎinai, or other well-loved person in your life!  Please register, then come between 5pm and 7pm.  Gift bag and card included.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group
Blue Tech Help Circle logo

Tech Help by Appt

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Main Level Group Study at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adult

Do you have questions on how to use your tablet, phone or laptop? 

Would you like to learn how to download ebooks or magazines from the library?  Something else? 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Main Level Group Study
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have questions on how to use your tablet, phone or laptop? 

Would you like to learn how to download ebooks or magazines from the library?  Something else? 

This event is in the "Adult" group
nuclear mushroom cloud image and decision to drop the bomb text

The Decision to Drop the Bomb

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

A talk on the events and considerations leading to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki in 1945.

Presented by OCC Professor Emeritus Dennis Fiems.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

A talk on the events and considerations leading to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki in 1945.

Presented by OCC Professor Emeritus Dennis Fiems.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "0-18 Months" group
This event is in the "18-36 Months" group
This event is in the "3-5 Years" group
outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outside at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Intro to Cross-stitch

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the basics of cross-stitch.

Every attendee will be provided with the materials to stitch a bookmark

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of cross-stitch.

Every attendee will be provided with the materials to stitch a bookmark

 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "0-18 Months" group
This event is in the "18-36 Months" group
This event is in the "3-5 Years" group
outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outside at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "5-8 Years" group
This event is in the "8-12 Years" group
Read to Ruby

Read to Ruby

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years

Does your child need a bit of reading practice?  Ruby, a sweet Certified Therapy Dog, will happily listen quietly without putting any pressure on your reader.

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Does your child need a bit of reading practice?  Ruby, a sweet Certified Therapy Dog, will happily listen quietly without putting any pressure on your reader.

This event is in the "Adult" group

The "Book Ends" Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult

A friendly book group for adults. Pick up a copy of this month's book at the circulation desk or check out a digital copy – we’d love to have you join us!

No need to register in advance - new members are welcome.

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

A friendly book group for adults. Pick up a copy of this month's book at the circulation desk or check out a digital copy – we’d love to have you join us!

No need to register in advance - new members are welcome.

This event is in the "Adult" group

The "Book Ends" Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult

A friendly book group for adults.  Pick up a copy of this month's book at the circulation desk or check out a digital copy – we’d love to have you join us!

This month's title is _____________________________________. 

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

A friendly book group for adults.  Pick up a copy of this month's book at the circulation desk or check out a digital copy – we’d love to have you join us!

This month's title is _____________________________________. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
Blue Tech Help Circle logo

Tech Help by Appt

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Main Level Group Study at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adult

Do you have questions on how to use your tablet, phone or laptop? 

Would you like to learn how to download ebooks or magazines from the library?  Something else? 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Main Level Group Study
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have questions on how to use your tablet, phone or laptop? 

Would you like to learn how to download ebooks or magazines from the library?  Something else? 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

FRIENDS of the Highland Library Meeting

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lower Level Group Study at Highland Township Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

FRIENDS meetings are held every other month on the second Thursday of the month at 5:30pm. Meetings are open to the public.

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Group Study
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

FRIENDS meetings are held every other month on the second Thursday of the month at 5:30pm. Meetings are open to the public.