About Us
Highland Township Public Library connects you with people, resources and knowledge to enrich, inspire and empower your life's journey.
Where Community Bonds and Knowledge Thrive
Delve into our rich history, explore our policies, and discover everything you need to know about using our services. Learn about our commitment to serving you, our valued patrons, and how we strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
Our Vision And Mission
Enrich, Inspire, Empower
Highland Township Public Library connects you with people, resources, and knowledge to enrich, inspire, and empower your life’s journey.
Value Statement
Libraries support a democratic society and ensure the right to information, therefore the Highland Township Public Library commits to these values:
- Friendly, knowledgeable and courteous customer service
- Stewardship that honors the public’s funds, resources, and trust
- Privacy and confidentiality of every patron
- Equal and open access to library facilities, services, and resources without bias or discrimination as outlined in the ALA’s Library Bill of Rights.
- Lifelong learning supported in formats that meet a wide range of needs
- Cooperation and collaboration with area agencies, institutions, and libraries
Where It All Started
A narrative written by Roscoe Smith with historical information from Our Highland Heritage by Clara Mae Beach
Where It All Started
A Library Built on
A narrative written by Roscoe Smith with historical information from Our Highland Heritage by Clara Mae Beach
Meet the Dedicated Minds Behind Your Library's Vision
Library Board of Trustees
Standing from left to right
Seated from left to right
Library Board Meetings
The Library Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm. Meetings are open to the public.
2024 Meeting Dates:
February 6
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4
July 2
August 6
September 3
October 1
November 5
December 3
2025 Meeting Dates:
February 4
March 4
April 1
May 6
June 3
July 1
August 5
September 2
October 7
November 4
December 2
Board Meeting Minutes Archive
2024 Holiday Closure Dates
January 1 – New Year’s Holiday
February 19 – Presidents’ Day
May 25 – May 27 – Memorial Day Weekend
July 4 – Independence Day
August 31 – September 2 – Labor Day Weekend
November 11 – Staff In-Service
November 28 – Thanksgiving Day
December 24 – 25 – Christmas Holiday (observed)
December 31 – Jan 1, 2025 – New Year’s Holiday (observed)
January 1 – New Year’s Holiday
February 17 – Presidents’ Day (observed)
May 24 – May 26 – Memorial Day Weekend (observed)
July 4 – Independence Day
August 30 – September 1 – Labor Day Weekend
November 11 – Staff In-Service
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day
December 24 – 25 – Christmas Holiday (observed)
December 31 – Jan 1, 2025 – New Year’s Holiday (observed)
Reach Us Anytime!
Library Contact Details
248-887-2218
Directory Options:
1 Hours and location
2 Front desk/ Circulation - library card, renewals,
overdues, account information
3 Adult & Teen questions
4 Youth questions
6 Friends of the Library information
Monday through Thursday:
10:00am - 8:00pm
Friday and Saturday:
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
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