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Adult Craft: Diamond Painting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adult

This time we'll be diamond painting a colorful coaster.

Free, all supplies provided - bring your readers or a magnifier as the "diamonds" are small!

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

This time we'll be diamond painting a colorful coaster.

Free, all supplies provided - bring your readers or a magnifier as the "diamonds" are small!

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

a branch with various fiber weaving

Crafting Connection

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, 8-12 Years

Monthly in-person craft project.

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

Monthly in-person craft project.

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.

Adult Craft: Chenille Stem Flowers

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adult

We'll be transforming chenille stems (once known as pipe cleaners) into pretty spring flowers!

Limited space; please register in advance.  This is an in-person craft for adults.

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

We'll be transforming chenille stems (once known as pipe cleaners) into pretty spring flowers!

Limited space; please register in advance.  This is an in-person craft for adults.

seahorse diamond painting

Teen - Diamond Painting

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen

Snacks, tunes, and a craft—aka the perfect vibe check.

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

Snacks, tunes, and a craft—aka the perfect vibe check.

Pout-Pout Fish

Pout Pout Fish Play Time

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Drop-In
Age Group:
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years

Turn a pout pout fish with a pout pout face's frown upside down by playing with him and his friends with ocean and emotion inspired activities.  Drop-in

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years
Program Type: Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Drop-In
Event Details:

Turn a pout pout fish with a pout pout face's frown upside down by playing with him and his friends with ocean and emotion inspired activities.  Drop-in

cupcakes with colorful flowers

Crafting Connection

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, 8-12 Years

Monthly in-person craft project.

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

Monthly in-person craft project.

Construction Week

Construction Spring Break Week

All Day
Storytime Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Drop-In, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years

It's Construction Week at the library!  Come in any time all week and enjoy playing with trucks and tools, building with fun materials, and more! 

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Drop-In, Technology & STEM
Event Details:

It's Construction Week at the library!  Come in any time all week and enjoy playing with trucks and tools, building with fun materials, and more! 

mini graffiti fence craft

Teen - Mini Graffiti Fence

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen

Create your name in graffiti style and tag it on your own mini popsicle stick “fence.” Add color, detail, and personality—no artistic experience needed, just your creativity!

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

Create your name in graffiti style and tag it on your own mini popsicle stick “fence.” Add color, detail, and personality—no artistic experience needed, just your creativity!

a small glass vase with paper flowers

Crafting Connection

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, 8-12 Years

Monthly in-person craft project.

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

Monthly in-person craft project.

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.

 

Upcoming
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.

 

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

 

crafting connection logo over a variety of craft supplies

Crafting Connection

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, 8-12 Years

Monthly in-person craft project.

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

Monthly in-person craft project.

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.

Father's Day Surprise

Tuesday, June 9, 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

Make a delightful gift for your dad, grandpa, uncle, papí, baba, or other well-loved person in your life!  Please register, then come between 5pm and 7pm.  Card and gift bag included.

Upcoming
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:

Make a delightful gift for your dad, grandpa, uncle, papí, baba, or other well-loved person in your life!  Please register, then come between 5pm and 7pm.  Card and gift bag included.

Independence Day

All Day
Highland Township Public Library

The library will be closed today for the Independence Day Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th.

Closing
Branches:
Highland Township Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed today for the Independence Day Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th.

Labor Day Weekend

All Day 9/5 - 9/7
Highland Township Public Library

The library will be closed today for the Labor Day Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th.

Closing
Branches:
Highland Township Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed today for the Labor Day Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th.

Teen Skeleton in a Jar!

Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person

Staff In-Service

All Day
Highland Township Public Library

The library will be closed today for Staff In-Service. We will reopen on Thursday, November 12th.

Closing
Branches:
Highland Township Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed today for Staff In-Service. We will reopen on Thursday, November 12th.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Highland Township Public Library

The library will be closed today for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Friday, November 27th.

Closing
Branches:
Highland Township Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed today for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Friday, November 27th.

Christmas Holiday (observed)

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Highland Township Public Library

The library will be closed today for the Christmas Holiday. We will reopen on Saturday, December 26th.

Closing
Branches:
Highland Township Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed today for the Christmas Holiday. We will reopen on Saturday, December 26th.

New Year’s Holiday (observed)

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Highland Township Public Library

The library will be closed today for the New Year's Holiday. We will reopen on Saturday, January 2nd.

Closing
Branches:
Highland Township Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed today for the New Year's Holiday. We will reopen on Saturday, January 2nd.