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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. :-)

cake decorating

Teens - Valentine's Day cakes!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 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, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you love Valentine’s Day or love to roll your eyes at it, we’re here to make it sweeter!

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Father'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:

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
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
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!

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Crafts, In-Person
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person

Staff In-Service

All Day
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
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
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
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.