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Backyard Birds

All Month: Backyard Birds

All Day
Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years

Join us as we participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count!  Find activities and info on the birds in your backyard and beyond.  Drop in to the Youth Department all month long.

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Age Group: Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Join us as we participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count!  Find activities and info on the birds in your backyard and beyond.  Drop in to the Youth Department all month long.

Presidents' Day

All Day
Highland Township Public Library

The library will be closed for Presidents' Day. We'll reopen again on Tuesday, February 17th.

Closing
Branches:
Highland Township Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for Presidents' Day. We'll reopen again on Tuesday, February 17th.

Backyard Bird Bash

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years

Celebrate our chirpy, cheerful backyard neighbors at this family event!

Enjoy backyard bird-themed games, crafts, and hands-on activities, like:

Building a life-sized bird nest 

Making adorable yarn owls

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate our chirpy, cheerful backyard neighbors at this family event!

Enjoy backyard bird-themed games, crafts, and hands-on activities, like:

Building a life-sized bird nest 

Making adorable yarn owls

small seedlings sprout in plastic gallon jug greenhouses.

Milk Jug Greenhouses

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adult, Teen

Let's escape this cold weather by getting a jump start on our gardens! We will make mini greenhouses with plastic gallon jugs and start seeds from the wide selection at the Highland Seed Library.

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

Let's escape this cold weather by getting a jump start on our gardens! We will make mini greenhouses with plastic gallon jugs and start seeds from the wide selection at the Highland Seed Library.

a young boy digs in a garden with small plants and garden tools

Family Garden Party

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years, All Ages

Let's kick-off the gardening season in style with a Garden Party! Bring the whole family and enjoy crafts, activities and resources to help you get your new garden started.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's kick-off the gardening season in style with a Garden Party! Bring the whole family and enjoy crafts, activities and resources to help you get your new garden started.

Deer & Rabbit Resistant Plantings

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adult

Deer & Rabbit Resistant Plantings & Critter Deterrents 

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

Deer & Rabbit Resistant Plantings & Critter Deterrents 

Photograph of Squirrel peeking out of tree

Michigan Wildlife and Landmark Photography

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to take amazing pictures right around the corner from where you live.
Corey Seeman will share favorite locations for photography and day trips, hidden gem locations, and how to share the pictures with others.

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

Learn how to take amazing pictures right around the corner from where you live.
Corey Seeman will share favorite locations for photography and day trips, hidden gem locations, and how to share the pictures with others.

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

Open
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

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.

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.

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.

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.

outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Friday, May 15, 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.

outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Tuesday, May 19, 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.

outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Friday, May 22, 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.

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Highland Township Public Library

The library will be closed today for the Memorial Day Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.

Closing
Branches:
Highland Township Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed today for the Memorial Day Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.

outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Tuesday, May 26, 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.

outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Friday, May 29, 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.

outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Tuesday, June 2, 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.

outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Friday, June 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.

outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Tuesday, June 9, 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.

outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Friday, June 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.

outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Tuesday, June 16, 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.

outdoor playgroup

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

Friday, June 19, 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.