Adult
Your destination to all digital library materials such as eBooks, audiobooks, online databases and adult programming.
Book Discussion Group
Join our "The Book Ends" book club! Copies of the book will be available at the Library - Large Print and audiobooks also available.
Homebound Delivery
In cooperation with the Highland Activity Center, we are pleased to offer this service to Highland Township residents that are homebound. Have books and other materials delivered monthly to your door!
Medicare Counseling
A certified counselor from the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program can help you review and compare plan choices, switch plans, answer questions, and troubleshoot.
Information is free, confidential and unbiased, with no sales agenda.
Appointments must be scheduled in advance — call (248) 262-0545 to schedule an appointment.
Spotlight Adult Services
Unlimited comics
Comics Plus
With Comics Plus, readers can have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, manga, and picture books.
No holds, wait lists, or monthly borrowing limits — read all of the comics you want today!
Tech Help by Appointment
Do you have questions on how to use your tablet, phone or laptop? Schedule a personal 30 minute appointment and we’ll do our best to help.
Highland Seed Library now open!
New Adult Fiction
Cat on a Hot Tin Woof
Cat on a Hot Tin Woof
Shadow Strike
Shadow Strike
Love by the Book
Love by the Book
Mad Mabel
Mad Mabel
The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances
The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances
When They Met Again
When They Met Again
The Caretaker
The Caretaker
The Mountains We Call Home
The Mountains We Call Home
Cherry Baby
Cherry Baby
Hope Rises
Hope Rises
Upcoming Adult Events
Stop In And Join US
Upcoming Events
Discover a diverse array of engaging events and activities tailored for adults in our community. From educational workshops to cultural experiences, there’s something for everyone.
Adult Resources
Ancestry Library Edition
Access billions of names in thousands of genealogical databases including Census and Vital Records, birth, marriage and death notices, the Social Security Death Index, Passenger lists and naturalization, Military and Holocaust Records, City Directories, New York Emigrant Savings Bank records, and African American and Native American Records.
Common Ground
The 24-hour crisis services agency that's dedicated to helping Michigan youths, adults and families.
Learning Express Library
Includes a resume builder you can save, edit, and print. Over 700 courses, practice tests, tutorials, eBooks, and flashcards. Practice tests include ACT, SAT, PSAT and TOEFL, as well as trade certification, civil service, math and reading tests, and U.S. citizenship. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.
Mango Online Languages
Learn a new language, wherever you are! Log onto MANGO using your Highland Library Card number and have access to 47 foreign language learning courses and 16 English language learning options.
MeL Databases
A comprehensive collection of online resources covering a wide range of subjects such as academic research, business, health, and more. These databases provide Michigan residents with access to high-quality information including scholarly articles, newspapers, magazines, and educational materials, fostering learning and research across various fields.
Michigan Activity Pass
The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) is a program that provides Michigan residents with free or discounted access to hundreds of cultural and recreational venues across the state, including museums, parks, and historical sites. By partnering with libraries, MAP aims to encourage exploration and appreciation of Michigan's diverse offerings, fostering a sense of community engagement and cultural enrichment.
Novelist Plus
Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, and complete series information. Also includes reader ratings and reviews. Create your own reading wish list.
World Book Dramatic Learning
An innovative online tool that provides educators and students with access to a vast collection of dramatic scripts and resources for enhancing learning through theater. With a wide range of plays, skits, and lesson plans tailored to different grade levels and subjects, it offers an engaging platform for students to develop literacy skills, boost confidence, and explore creative expression.
World Book Timelines
An interactive online tool that allows users to explore and create chronological timelines of historical events, people, and cultural phenomena. With a user-friendly interface and a vast database of curated entries, it provides an engaging platform for visualizing and understanding the progression of history across different periods and regions.
Moments in Time
Images of Early Highland
Visit the our Local History page to learn about Highland’s exciting past.