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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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Candy Sushi for Kids

6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, 5-8 Years, 8-12 Years
Food & Cooking
Open
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.  

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.

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!

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.

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.