Upcoming Events

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seahorse diamond painting

Teen - Diamond Painting

Monday, March 16, 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:

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

Cooking For St. Patricks Day on Green background w leprechaun and Irish stew

Cooking for St. Patrick's Day

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's St. Patrick's Day!  Mary Spencer from Taste: A Cook’s Place will demonstrate how to cook 2 Irish recipes with lots of great cooking tips.  

Friends of Highland Township Library multicolor arched logo

FRIENDS Used Book Sale

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Friends Room at Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come buy quality used books at very reasonable prices and support our Friends of the Library!

$.50 - $1.00 for paperbacks, $1.00 hardcovers, specialty items may be more.

Estate Planning Workshop text and date

Estate Planning Workshop

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a plan to protect your assets, support your loved ones, and document the wishes you want carried forward? Many families delay estate planning because they’re unsure where to start, which can create confusion and stress.

cupcakes with colorful flowers

Crafting Connection

Wednesday, March 25, 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.

Zootopia 2

Teen - Pizza & a Movie!

Thursday, March 26, 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:

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.

Market Like a Local with image of presenter Jordette Applewhite on fuchsia background

Market Like a Local: Telling Your Story to the Right Audience

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Registration is through the Oakland Thrive website.  

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
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
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!

Photograph of Squirrel peeking out of tree

Michigan Wildlife and Landmark Photography

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room at Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to take amazing pictures right around the corner from where you live.
Corey Seeman will share favorite locations for photography and day trips, hidden gem locations, and how to share the pictures with others.

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Teen - Dinosaur Taxidermy!

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Activities, Crafts, In-Person
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Activities, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your inner paleo-artist and give a dino a dramatic makeover! We’ll start with a plastic dinosaur sliced in half (don’t worry—it’s for art), mounted on a mini paint palette and ready for its glow-up.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Teen - Geode smashing!

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Activities
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to crack open a mystery millions of years in the making? Teens will smash real geodes to reveal the glittering crystals hidden inside—because sometimes the best sparkle comes from a little smash.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Dino Days setup

12:00pm–4:30pm
Youth, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Storytime & Early Learning
Open
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.

Dino Days

10:30am–12:30pm
Youth, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Crafts, In-Person, Storytime & Early Learning
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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Teen - Comfort Blanket with Kanako

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Activities
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Activities

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.

Outdoor Play Group - Drop In

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

For ages birth through 5 years, plus caregivers and families.  

Drop in between 10am and Noon to play and socialize.  

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.