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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

MOVED to 4/4 Intro to American Sign Language

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities, In-Person
Age Group:
Adult

MOVED TO SATURDAY, APRIL 4. Register here for new date: https://highlandpl.librarycalendar.com/event/intro-american-sign-language-8214

Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Activities, In-Person
Event Details:

MOVED TO SATURDAY, APRIL 4. Register here for new date: https://highlandpl.librarycalendar.com/event/intro-american-sign-language-8214

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.

Zootopia 2

Teen - Pizza & a Movie!

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teen

We're showing Zootopia 2. 

Pizza + movie = the perfect combo. The film won’t be fresh out of theaters, but we’ll pick something fun to kick back with. Worst case? You still get pizza.

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

We're showing Zootopia 2. 

Pizza + movie = the perfect combo. The film won’t be fresh out of theaters, but we’ll pick something fun to kick back with. Worst case? You still get pizza.

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! 

Legos

Lego Fest!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities, In-Person, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years

Build your Lego masterpiece or just have fun playing with our (literally) millions of Legos!  Proud of your masterpiece?  Display it in the library!

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

Build your Lego masterpiece or just have fun playing with our (literally) millions of Legos!  Proud of your masterpiece?  Display it in the library!

two people signing to each other with the text intro to ASL class

Intro to American Sign Language

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities, In-Person
Age Group:
Adult

NEW DATE - moved from March 21.

This class will introduce the basics of American Sign Language. 

Presented by the Association for the Advancement of Deaf/ Hard-of-Hearing (AADHH)

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

NEW DATE - moved from March 21.

This class will introduce the basics of American Sign Language. 

Presented by the Association for the Advancement of Deaf/ Hard-of-Hearing (AADHH)

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.

pizza and a movie

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

Pizza + movie = the perfect combo. The film won’t be fresh out of theaters, but we’ll pick something fun to kick back with. Worst case? You still get pizza.
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:

Pizza + movie = the perfect combo. The film won’t be fresh out of theaters, but we’ll pick something fun to kick back with. Worst case? You still get pizza.
Make sure to register so we don’t run out of slices!

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)!

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.

pizza and a movie

Teen - Pizza & a Movie!

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teen

Pizza + movie = the perfect combo. The film won’t be fresh out of theaters, but we’ll pick something fun to kick back with. Worst case? You still get pizza.
Make sure to register so we don’t run out of slices!

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

Pizza + movie = the perfect combo. The film won’t be fresh out of theaters, but we’ll pick something fun to kick back with. Worst case? You still get pizza.
Make sure to register so we don’t run out of slices!

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.

Dino Days

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Youth, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years

Join us for a dinosaur-themed sensory morning!  We will have activities, crafts, games, stories, snacks, and more.  Please register, then come between 10:30am and 12:30pm.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a dinosaur-themed sensory morning!  We will have activities, crafts, games, stories, snacks, and more.  Please register, then come between 10:30am and 12:30pm.

fossil fish

The Fossil Record: Earth’s Original Archive

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Teen

Do you collect fossils? Do you have a fossil or two at home that you would love to have identified? You are in luck!

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

Do you collect fossils? Do you have a fossil or two at home that you would love to have identified? You are in luck!

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.

revolutionary war soldiers

Teen - Eat Like a Patriot!

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teen

Revolution is hungry business! Care you sample what America's patriots supped on while they were fighting off the British? Say no more!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: In-Person, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Revolution is hungry business! Care you sample what America's patriots supped on while they were fighting off the British? Say no more!

resin craft and supplies

Teen - Red White & You resin coaster!

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen

Red, white, and YOU! Join us and design a one-of-a-kind 4x4 resin coaster filled with classic American symbols—flag, Statue of Liberty, thunderbirds, a nod to Hamilton and your own creative touches.

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

Red, white, and YOU! Join us and design a one-of-a-kind 4x4 resin coaster filled with classic American symbols—flag, Statue of Liberty, thunderbirds, a nod to Hamilton and your own creative touches.