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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. 

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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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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!

The "Book Ends" Book Discussion

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Books & Reading
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

A friendly book group for adults. Pick up a copy of this month's book at the circulation desk or check out a digital copy – we’d love to have you join us!

No need to register in advance - new members are welcome.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

The "Book Ends" Book Discussion

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Books & Reading
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

A friendly book group for adults. Pick up a copy of this month's book at the circulation desk or check out a digital copy – we’d love to have you join us!

No need to register in advance - new members are welcome.

FRIENDS Used Book Sale

10:00am–2:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: All Ages
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.

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.

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. 

The "Book Ends" Book Discussion

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Books & Reading
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

A friendly book group for adults. Pick up a copy of this month's book at the circulation desk or check out a digital copy – we’d love to have you join us!

No need to register in advance - new members are welcome.

FRIENDS Used Book Sale

10:00am–2:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Highland Township Public Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: All Ages
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.

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.