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AARP TaxAide in person registration begins

All Day 1/2
Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

IN PERSON registration for AARP TaxAide begins today, Friday, January 2nd, 2026.  

Ask at the adult reference desk and we'll be happy to make an appointment for you.

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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!

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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!

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Adult craft: Comfort Blankets for Gift of Life

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.  Choose from a session at 2pm or 3:30pm.

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.

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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.

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Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Youth, 3-5 Years
Storytime & Early Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

EVERY CHILD READY TO READ: This story time, for children 3-5 years and an adult, features stories, movement songs, and a craft.

Preschool Storytime

11:30am–12:15pm
Youth, 3-5 Years
Storytime & Early Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

EVERY CHILD READY TO READ: This story time, for children 3-5 years and an adult, features stories, movement songs, and a craft.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Youth, 18-36 Months
Activities, Storytime & Early Learning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, 18-36 Months
Program Type: Activities, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

EVERY CHILD READY TO READ: For children between 18-36 months at time of registration. This storytime is designed to help children with socialization, cognitive and small motor development. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Toddler Storytime

11:30am–12:15pm
Youth, 18-36 Months
Activities, Storytime & Early Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, 18-36 Months
Program Type: Activities, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

EVERY CHILD READY TO READ: For children between 18-36 months at time of registration. This storytime is designed to help children with socialization, cognitive and small motor development. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Youth, 3-5 Years
Storytime & Early Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

EVERY CHILD READY TO READ: This story time, for children 3-5 years and an adult, features stories, movement songs, and a craft.

Preschool Storytime

11:30am–12:15pm
Youth, 3-5 Years
Storytime & Early Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

EVERY CHILD READY TO READ: This story time, for children 3-5 years and an adult, features stories, movement songs, and a craft.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Youth, 18-36 Months
Activities, Storytime & Early Learning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, 18-36 Months
Program Type: Activities, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

EVERY CHILD READY TO READ: For children between 18-36 months at time of registration. This storytime is designed to help children with socialization, cognitive and small motor development. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Toddler Storytime

11:30am–12:15pm
Youth, 18-36 Months
Activities, Storytime & Early Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, 18-36 Months
Program Type: Activities, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

EVERY CHILD READY TO READ: For children between 18-36 months at time of registration. This storytime is designed to help children with socialization, cognitive and small motor development. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Youth, 3-5 Years
Storytime & Early Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

EVERY CHILD READY TO READ: This story time, for children 3-5 years and an adult, features stories, movement songs, and a craft.

Preschool Storytime

11:30am–12:15pm
Youth, 3-5 Years
Storytime & Early Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

EVERY CHILD READY TO READ: This story time, for children 3-5 years and an adult, features stories, movement songs, and a craft.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Youth, 18-36 Months
Activities, Storytime & Early Learning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, 18-36 Months
Program Type: Activities, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

EVERY CHILD READY TO READ: For children between 18-36 months at time of registration. This storytime is designed to help children with socialization, cognitive and small motor development. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Toddler Storytime

11:30am–12:15pm
Youth, 18-36 Months
Activities, Storytime & Early Learning
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, 18-36 Months
Program Type: Activities, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

EVERY CHILD READY TO READ: For children between 18-36 months at time of registration. This storytime is designed to help children with socialization, cognitive and small motor development. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Book Cover Bingo!

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years, All Ages
Activities, Books & Reading, Storytime & Early Learning
Upcoming
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, Books & Reading, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play Bingo with some of your favorite children's book covers instead of numbers!  Get a bingo?  Get a book!  Gift books generously provided by the Friends of the Highland Library! 

Storytime with HVSB

10:30am–12:00pm
Youth, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years
Activities, Books & Reading, Storytime & Early Learning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years
Program Type: Activities, Books & Reading, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our friends from Huron Valley State Bank will visit us for a storytime and craft!  Whether you’re learning to pinch pennies or learning needs vs wants, this storytime will help teach children about finances.

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23–5/25
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.

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.

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.