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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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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.

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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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Magazine Giveaway: Titles S - Z

All Day
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Event Details:

Adult library magazine discards will be placed OUTSIDE on a table along the front walk each day this week.

Here's the schedule:

Mon, 4/6 - titles beginning with A - D

Tues, 4/7- titles E - H

Weds, 4/8 - titles I - M

Magazine Giveaway: Leftovers

All Day
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Outside
Event Details:

Adult library magazine discards will be placed OUTSIDE on a table along the front walk each day this week.

Here's the schedule:

Mon, 4/6 - titles beginning with A - D

Tues, 4/7- titles E - H

Weds, 4/8 - titles I - M

Parent/Daughter Book Club

6:00pm–7:15pm
Youth, 8-12 Years
Books & Reading, Clubs
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Books & Reading, Clubs
Event Details:

Bring dinner and enjoy visiting with other book club members.  We will discuss a different book each month then play a game, engage in an activity, or make a craft that relates to it.

Read to Ruby

6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Books & Reading
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Does your child need a bit of reading practice?  Ruby, a sweet Certified Therapy Dog, will happily listen quietly without putting any pressure on your reader.

FRIENDS Big Book Sale - Preview Sale

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

Friends Members in good standing are invited to a special Preview Sale on Wednesday night, 5pm to 7pm. 

FRIENDS Big Book Sale

2:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
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 Big Book Sale

10:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
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 Big Book Sale

10:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
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!

Pet Vet Week

All Day
Youth, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years
Activities, Drop-In, Technology & STEM
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, 3-5 Years, 5-8 Years
Program Type: Activities, Drop-In, Technology & STEM
Event Details:

The Storytime Room is now the "Highland Stuffed Animal Vet Clinic!" 

Bring your (stuffed animal) pet, and YOU get to be the veterinarian in our play clinic.  

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.

Korea: Land of the Morning Calm

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
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. 

Fungi of Michigan

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adult
Gardening & Nature
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that fungi have a kingdom of their own?  Join Lorenzo Lo Piccolo to learn about the Fungi Kingdom and Michigan species.  This presentation will cover a fungal introduction, foraging and safety tips, foraging etiquette/sustai

Candy Sushi for Kids

6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Food & Cooking
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try your hand at making candy sushi - a sugar rush of fun!  Then play some games to practice your chopsticks skills!  Please let us know of any food allergies or intolerances so we can ensure your child can fully participate.  

Teen - Pizza & a Movie!

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

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.
Make sure to register so we don’t run out of slices!

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.

Free Comic Book Day!

2:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
In-Person, Drop-In
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)!

Parent/Daughter Book Club

6:00pm–7:15pm
Youth, 8-12 Years
Books & Reading, Clubs
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Books & Reading, Clubs
Event Details:

Bring dinner and enjoy visiting with other book club members.  We will discuss a different book each month then play a game, engage in an activity, or make a craft that relates to it.

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.

Kids Movie Afternoons

1:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Activities
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Program Type: Activities
Event Details:

Getting out of school early today?  Swing by the library to unwind with a movie and some snacks.  Drop in - no need to register!

Movies will start at 1pm and 3pm.  Titles to be announced!

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.

Medicare Counseling by Appt

11:00am–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Main Level Group Study
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

A certified counselor from the MI Options Medicare Assistance Program (formerly MMAP) can help you review and compare plan choices, switch plans, answer questions, and troubleshoot. 

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.

 

The Decision to Drop the Bomb

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
History & Genealogy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

A talk on the events and considerations leading to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki in 1945.

Presented by OCC Professor Emeritus Dennis Fiems.

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.