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A Wicked New Year Event

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and visit us in the Emerald City! 

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Tech Help by Appt

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Main Level Group Study at Highland Township Public Library
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? 

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Puzzle Swap! Winter 2026

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Do you have already-completed puzzles?  Exchange them for new-to-you puzzles at our semi-annual Puzzle Swap!

two glasses with cucumber mojitos

Mocktail Workshop

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mocktail workshop for Dry January. 

Craft zero-proof concoctions with whimsical garnishes, charming glassware, and easy tricks that make every drink feel like a celebration. 

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Teen Candle Painting

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use melted wax from different colored candles to “paint” your own design on a white candle. Shout-out to Dorr Township Public Library for the inspiration!

group of four cutting and tying a fleece comfort blanket

Adults: Comfort Blankets for Gift of Life - 2pm

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to craft Comfort Blankets to gift to Michigan organ transplant and tissue donor families.  This is the 2pm session. 

group of four cutting and tying a fleece comfort blanket

Adult craft: Comfort Blankets for Gift of Life

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to craft Comfort Blankets to gift to Michigan organ transplant and tissue donor families.  Choose from a 2pm or a 3:30pm session. 

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Teen - Comfort Blankets

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In
Event Details:

Teens! Join in on this heartfelt Comfort Blanket making project for Michigan organ and tissue transplant donor families. Comfort Blankets serve as a reminder of a loved one's generosity of giving life to another.

small pot with beaded plant

Crafting Connection

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
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.

Wicked

Teen - Pizza & a Movie!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

January's movie will be Wicked. The 1st Wicked movie not the 2nd. We'll get to that down the road. :-)

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A Wicked New Year Event

6:00pm–7:30pm
Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Music
Waitlist
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, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and visit us in the Emerald City! 

Mocktail Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
Crafts, In-Person, Food & Cooking
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mocktail workshop for Dry January. 

Craft zero-proof concoctions with whimsical garnishes, charming glassware, and easy tricks that make every drink feel like a celebration. 

Make a Suncatcher

2:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Crafts, In-Person, Drop-In
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, Drop-In
Event Details:

Brighten up your home this winter by making a suncatcher to hang in your window!  Drop-in after your half day of school ends!

Teen Candle Painting

5:30pm–8:00pm
Teen
Crafts, In-Person
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use melted wax from different colored candles to “paint” your own design on a white candle. Shout-out to Dorr Township Public Library for the inspiration!

Adults: Comfort Blankets for Gift of Life - 2pm

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult, Teen
Crafts, In-Person
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to craft Comfort Blankets to gift to Michigan organ transplant and tissue donor families.  This is the 2pm session. 

Adult craft: Comfort Blankets for Gift of Life

3:30pm–5:00pm
Adult, Teen
Crafts, In-Person
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to craft Comfort Blankets to gift to Michigan organ transplant and tissue donor families.  Choose from a 2pm or a 3:30pm session. 

Crafting Connection

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult, Teen, 8-12 Years
Crafts, In-Person
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.

KPOP Demon Hunters Fan Fest

10:30am–12:00pm
Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Crafts, In-Person, Music
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Pride or show your love for Huntrix by blinging yourself with fandom crafts, use this golden opportunity to transform yourself into a KPOP star, get your pre-show raymeon on, then help seal the honmoon with your voice and dance moves!

KPOP Demon Hunters Fan Fest

2:00pm–3:30pm
Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Crafts, In-Person, Music
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Pride or show your love for Huntrix by blinging yourself with fandom crafts, use this golden opportunity to transform yourself into a KPOP star, get your pre-show raymeon on, then help seal the honmoon with your voice and dance moves!

Adult Craft: Diamond Painting

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Crafts, In-Person
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
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

5:00pm–7:00pm
3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Gardening & Nature
Upcoming
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

Crafting Connection

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult, Teen, 8-12 Years
Crafts, In-Person
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.

Family Garden Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years, All Ages
Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Gardening & Nature
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Crafts, In-Person
Open
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.

Teen - Diamond Painting

5:30pm–8:00pm
Teen
Crafts, In-Person
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 Play Time

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years
Activities, Crafts, In-Person, 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

Crafting Connection

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult, Teen, 8-12 Years
Crafts, In-Person
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 Spring Break Week

All Day
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Drop-In, Technology & STEM
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! 

Teen - Mini Graffiti Fence

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Crafts, In-Person
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!

Crafting Connection

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult, Teen, 8-12 Years
Crafts, In-Person
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

5:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Activities, Crafts, In-Person
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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
Crafts, In-Person
Open
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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult, Teen, 8-12 Years
Crafts, In-Person
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.