Highland Township Public Library

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Highland Township Public Library

The Highland Township Public Library has been serving Oakland County's lake-country community since the 1850s, with evening hours four nights a week and a growing seed library so gardeners can try new varieties each season.

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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 10am–8pm
Tuesday 10am–8pm
Wednesday 10am–8pm
Thursday 10am–8pm
Friday 10am–5pm
Saturday 10am–5pm
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 444 Beach Farm Circle, Highland, MI 48356

Phone: (248) 887-2218

Website: highlandlibrary.info

Plus Code: 86JRJ9VQ+HH (Highland, MI)

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📖 About Highland Township Public Library

Highland Township Public Library sits at 444 Beach Farm Circle in Highland Charter Township, an Oakland County community of chain lakes, state recreation land, and family neighborhoods about 40 miles northwest of Detroit. Library records trace back to the 1850s, and by 1915 the collection held 865 volumes with part-time hours. A 1927 ballot measure established the first dedicated millage for library support, setting the stage for continuous expansion. Today the library belongs to The Library Network (TLN), the southeast Michigan consortium, whose shared catalog at catalog.tln.lib.mi.us gives cardholders access to millions of items statewide through MeLCat. Programs run the full calendar — storytime for babies through school age, a seed library for the growing season, the Book Ends adult discussion group, StoryWalk outdoor reading trails, and exam proctoring for distance learners — all under the library's motto: Enrich, Inspire, Empower.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Serving Highland Township continuously since the 1850s — one of Oakland County's oldest public libraries
  • Open until 8 pm Monday through Thursday for after-work and after-school visits
  • Seed library lets cardholders borrow vegetable, herb, and flower seeds each spring
  • Member of The Library Network (TLN) — MeLCat statewide catalog links to millions of items across Michigan
  • Michigan Activity Pass program: free day-use passes to the Detroit Zoo and state parks

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Highland Township cardholders unlock Michigan's full statewide digital collection at no charge:

&📚 Libby / OverDriveBorrow eBooks and audiobooks any time through the TLN shared collection.
&🎞 KanopyStream thousands of films, documentaries, and Great Courses titles free.
&🧪 hooplaInstant access to comics, music, movies, and audiobooks — no waitlists.
&📚 MeL (Michigan eLibrary)Statewide portal to research databases, newspapers, and MeLCat interlibrary lending.
&🎓 Comics PlusThousands of comics and graphic novels for all ages, free with a library card.

📚 Services

  • Free public Wi-Fi and internet-access computers
  • Wireless printing from any device via web or mobile app
  • Study and community meeting rooms available by reservation
  • Homebound delivery for patrons who cannot visit in person
  • Exam proctoring for distance-education students
  • Seed library — borrow vegetable, herb, and flower seeds each growing season
  • Michigan Activity Pass (free day-use passes to Detroit Zoo, Belle Isle, state parks)
  • Tech-help appointments for personal devices
  • Interlibrary loan through TLN / MeLCat statewide network

🎸 Programs

  • Storytime and early-literacy programs for infants, toddlers, and pre-K
  • 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge
  • StoryWalk outdoor reading trail along a seasonal path
  • The Book Ends adult book-discussion group
  • Summer reading program for children, teens, and adults
  • Homework help via Brainfuse HelpNow (online tutoring)
  • Friends of the Library book sales and volunteer events

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How long has Highland Township Public Library been open?

Library records in the township date to the 1850s, making it one of Oakland County's oldest public libraries. A library book from 1856 survives in the township archives, and by 1915 the collection held 865 volumes. A dedicated millage passed in 1927 funded the modern institution.

What is the seed library at Highland Township, and how does it work?

The seed library lets cardholders borrow packets of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds at the start of the growing season. You take the seeds home, plant them, and are encouraged to return seeds from your harvest so future gardeners can benefit. No special membership is needed beyond a Highland Township library card.

Can I print wirelessly or use a computer at the library?

Yes. The library offers free Wi-Fi and public internet computers on-site. For printing, you can send documents wirelessly from a phone, tablet, or laptop using the library's web or mobile-app print service — no USB drive required.

Does the library loan passes to local attractions?

Yes. Through the Michigan Activity Pass program, Highland Township cardholders can borrow free day-use passes to the Detroit Zoo, Belle Isle State Park, and other Michigan state parks and recreation areas. Passes are checked out like books and subject to availability.

🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.

🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.

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