Virtual Teen Mystery Starting January 1 An anonymous tip has come in - a thief has announced that they will steal an iconic Michigan landmark on Valentine's Day!  We're recruiting teenage private detectives charged with stopping the heist!  Figure out what they're stealing and who the thief is to prevent the crime and enter to win a reward...
	Virtual Teen Book Club Monday, January 18, 7:00pm Join the Virtual Teen Book Club with Josh and Dawn!  We'll meet online via Zoom. Recommended ages 13 and up.  Message Dawn at ddittmar@highland.lib.mi.us if you'd like to join.
	Highland Library Teens on Discord The server is yours to hang out, share info, access online teen library programming and just chat.  For ages 13-18 years old.  Fill out the form here to get access and join.
	Anime Cafe Monday, January 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Monday, January 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm We've got a Crunchy Roll account for streaming Anime! You'll need to register with a valid email address so we can send you the link to join in on the streaming goodness through our Teen Discord server.
	Take and Make: Among Us Keychain Pick up starting Monday, January 18 Don't be sus.  Sport this neat DIY shrinky-dink Among Us keychain!   We'll provide the shrinky dink sheets and the keychain bits/bobs. You'll need to provide the permanent markers. And an oven of course. And scissors. Def oven mitts so you don't burn yourself. You get the picture.
	...aaand some more links to keep your brainbox ticking over:
	Find ebooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies and TV. Create an account with your Highland Library Card Number. Titles are always available - no holds necessary - and you can currently check out 8 titles per month.
	Use the Libby app or the Download Destination site to check out ebooks and downloadable audiobooks using your Highland Library card number.

Please register for all activities and crafts kits (registration starts 15 days before each event).  Kits can be picked up by curbside service during our regular hours.

	Preschool Fun with Facts Session 1: Packets available for pickup starting Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26, and Feb 2. Do bears go to school and sit at desks? What do bears really do all day? Introduce both fact and fiction to your preschool-aged child with the storytime that is packed full of fun AND factual information. Register to receive a packet of materials that includes stories, crafts and activities.
	Animal Antics Virtual Storytime Session 1: Packets available for pickup starting Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28, and Feb 4 Pick up your storytime kit at the library and take it home to learn together. This program is appropriate for children ages 5 and under. Ms. Janice will be reading stories with some of your favorite animals. We will point you to her silly video and then you can use the materials from our kit to learn and laugh together.
	What's for Dinner?  Sushi! Available for pickup starting January 20 We supply you with a few simple materials and you make your own "dinner". After you have finished send us a picture or, better yet, bring us one of your creations to put on display in the library.
	Middle School Book Club Saturday, January 23, 2:00pm  Join Josh and Angela for a spirited book discussion! Please register for an invite - we'll be online this time around.
	Virtual Mother-Daughter Book Club Monday, January 11, 6:00pm For ages 8 to 12 years. Enjoy visiting with other book club members online! We will play a game and discuss a different book each month. Books will be available at the Circulation Desk when you register. This program will be in a Zoom format.
	Virtual Parent-Son Book Club Monday, January 25, 6:00pm For ages 8 to 12 years. Calling boys to enjoy a monthly book discussion and game! Would you like to solve a mystery one month, survive an adventure the next, and laugh yourself silly after that? Bring a parent and a snack. We will be reading mystery, fantasy, adventure, classics and humor.
	Animal Tracks with Indian Springs Metropark Saturday, January 30, 2:00pm - OUTSIDE Meet us outside the library to search the woods for signs and clue that tell us what animals are active in our area. Brought to us by Indian Springs Metropark. Take home what you learn and explore your own backyard.
	Brainfuse HelpNow Live Online Tutoring Brainfuse HelpNow offers real-time tutoring and writing assistance for all ages in both English and Spanish.  Find help in mathematics, English, social studies, and science.