Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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.

Friends of Highland Township Library logo with Big Book & Bake Sale

FRIENDS Big Book Sale

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for this BIG BOOK SALE by the Friends of the Library! We'll have the lower meeting rooms open and full of gently-used books for you to find and enjoy. Come buy quality used books at a very reasonable price!

Friends of the Highland Township Library Logo with Big Book & Bake Sale

FRIENDS Big Book Sale

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Township Public Library
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for this BIG BOOK SALE by the Friends of the Library! We'll have the lower meeting rooms open and full of gently-used books for you to find and enjoy. Come buy quality used books at a very reasonable price!

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
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.

Photo of Korean Temple against tranquil sky

Korea: Land of the Morning Calm

Thursday, April 23, 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

South Korea is a small Asian country, but ranks significantly in U.S. history. 

image of three United States Founding Mothers

The Founding Mothers

Tuesday, April 28, 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: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thank you to the Highland Township Historical Society for generously sponsoring this program!

Elio

Teen - Pizza & a Movie!

Thursday, April 30, 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:

This month's teen selection: Pixar's Elio. Pizza + movie = the perfect combo. 
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
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)!

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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.

FRIENDS Used Book Sale

10:00am–2:00pm
All Ages
Books & Reading
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.

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.

Water Fun Day

10:30am–1:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years, All Ages
Activities, In-Person, Gardening & Nature
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Activities, In-Person, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wow!  Wistfully weave your way through water sprinklers or join a messy activity!

Wander by from 10:30 am to 1pm select Thursdays this summer.  For kids of all ages.

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.

The Fossil Record: Earth’s Original Archive

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Teen
In-Person, History & Genealogy
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’d love to have identified? You’re in luck!

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.

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.

Teen - Eat Like a Patriot!

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
In-Person, Food & Cooking
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 work! Care to sample what America’s patriots ate while fighting off the British? Say no more! We’ve invited Chef George Rapitis, Culinary Arts instructor at Schoolcraft College, to take us back in time—vittles-wise!

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.

Highland Library Board Meeting

5:30pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Library Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm. Meetings are open to the public.

Water Fun Day

10:30am–1:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years, All Ages
Activities, In-Person, Gardening & Nature
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Activities, In-Person, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wow!  Wistfully weave your way through water sprinklers or join a messy activity!

Wander by from 10:30 am to 1pm select Thursdays this summer.  For kids of all ages.

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.

FRIENDS of the Highland Library Meeting

5:30pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Group Study
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

FRIENDS meetings are held every other month on the second Thursday of the month at 5:30pm. Meetings are open to the public.

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 - Red, White, & You Resin Coaster!

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Crafts, In-Person
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 to design a one-of-a-kind 4x4 resin coaster filled with classic American symbols—the flag, the Statue of Liberty, thunderbirds, a nod to Hamilton, and your own creative touches.

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.

FRIENDS Used Book Sale

10:00am–2:00pm
All Ages
Books & Reading
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.

Library @ Highland Farmer's Market

10:00am–2:00pm
Adult, Teen, Youth, All Ages
Activities, Books & Reading, Crafts, Food & Cooking, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Activities, Books & Reading, Crafts, Food & Cooking, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Visit the library at the Highland Farmer's Market! We have fun activities and a selection of library materials on-hand for you to check out.

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

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.

Water Fun Day

10:30am–1:00pm
Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years, All Ages
Activities, In-Person, Gardening & Nature
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth, 0-18 Months, 18-36 Months, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Activities, In-Person, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wow!  Wistfully weave your way through water sprinklers or join a messy activity!

Wander by from 10:30 am to 1pm select Thursdays this summer.  For kids of all ages.

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.