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Microsoft Word

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This 4-week tutorial is a comprehensive guide to Word. Learn how to create professional-looking documents and become proficient in Word’s most common features, as well as some adva...

Open
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This 4-week tutorial is a comprehensive guide to Word. Learn how to create professional-looking documents and become proficient in Word’s most common features, as well as some advanced features. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Storytime

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stop in and join our wonderful group of knitters and crocheters every Wednesday, from 1:00-3:00pm in the Library’s Large Meeting Room. This is for any age and level of expertise, t...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in and join our wonderful group of knitters and crocheters every Wednesday, from 1:00-3:00pm in the Library’s Large Meeting Room. This is for any age and level of expertise, though it’s best to have some basic skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Apple User's Group

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join other Mac (Macbook, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch) users to share and learn from each other in a friendly environment. We will learn about peripherals, software, features, and how...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Join other Mac (Macbook, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch) users to share and learn from each other in a friendly environment. We will learn about peripherals, software, features, and how to use them properly. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Petoskey Film Series

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday, starting at 7:00pm, in the upper level of the Carnegie Building for the Petoskey Film Series, the Library's weekly FREE movie showing that caters to an adu...

Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday, starting at 7:00pm, in the upper level of the Carnegie Building for the Petoskey Film Series, the Library's weekly FREE movie showing that caters to an adult audience.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Storytime

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club, Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the PUPs (Petoskey Ukulele Players), a group of amateur, self-taught musicians every Thursday afternoon from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. The program is open to new members of all ages ...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Club, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join the PUPs (Petoskey Ukulele Players), a group of amateur, self-taught musicians every Thursday afternoon from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. The program is open to new members of all ages and skill levels .

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Our Teen Makers will meet every third Thursday for a fun maker project! The making will happen at 4:00pm in the Makerspace! *For ages 11-18, please*September 19th: Air Dry Clay Pot...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education
Event Details:

Our Teen Makers will meet every third Thursday for a fun maker project! The making will happen at 4:00pm in the Makerspace! *For ages 11-18, please*

September 19th: Air Dry Clay Pottery

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Tournament

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Petoskey Chess Club holds chess tournaments each month in the lower level classroom. The Swiss-style tournaments are rated by the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF). Competitors of all s...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Petoskey Chess Club holds chess tournaments each month in the lower level classroom. The Swiss-style tournaments are rated by the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Samba Card Game

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

No dancing required! Samba is a variation of the card game Canasta. The version of Samba played in the Library uses six 52-card decks plus 12 jokers. Each round takes around 30-60 ...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

No dancing required! Samba is a variation of the card game Canasta. The version of Samba played in the Library uses six 52-card decks plus 12 jokers.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Kids Yoga

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

We’re excited to offer a kid-friendly yoga program for ages 3-5, along with their caregiver. Roberta Neumann, author of I am me! I love me! Simple Mantras for Lil’ Chakras, which i...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

We’re excited to offer a kid-friendly yoga program for ages 3-5, along with their caregiver. Roberta Neumann, author of I am me! I love me!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Calling all tween/teen fans of anime and manga! Anime club is for fans in 7th-12th grades and features activities, snacks, and anime (of course)! Anime Club is held every Frid...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Club
Event Details:

Calling all tween/teen fans of anime and manga! Anime club is for fans in 7th-12th grades and features activities, snacks, and anime (of course)! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club, Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Parlez-vous? Rejoignez-nous! (Do you speak? Join us!)If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in French in a casual and friendly environment, please join us! This...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Education
Event Details:

Parlez-vous? Rejoignez-nous! (Do you speak? Join us!)

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Straits Area Amateur Radio Club

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club, Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Straits Area Amateur Radio Club has existed since 1950, serving northern lower Michigan and southeastern upper peninsula. The SAARC is dedicated to providing reliable emergency...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Club, Education
Event Details:

The Straits Area Amateur Radio Club has existed since 1950, serving northern lower Michigan and southeastern upper peninsula. The SAARC is dedicated to providing reliable emergency communications and supporting local community events.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Petoskey Chess Club

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Learn to play chess or play against others. Young people ages 8–18 are welcome to drop in. Chess Club is mentored by Robert Bemben, Robin Ray and Adam Masek. For more information a...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Youth Programs, Club
Event Details:

Learn to play chess or play against others. Young people ages 8–18 are welcome to drop in. Chess Club is mentored by Robert Bemben, Robin Ray and Adam Masek. For more information about the club, please email Robert Bemben at rjbemben@gmail.com

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

FOPPL Speaker Series - Food As Medicine

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Friends of the Petoskey Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Our food choices have a major impact on our bodies, including cardiovascular health, immune response, and even longevity. Nutrition researchers have discovered how some foods act a...

Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Petoskey Library
Event Details:

Our food choices have a major impact on our bodies, including cardiovascular health, immune response, and even longevity. Nutrition researchers have discovered how some foods act as medicine to prevent or help treat disease.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking to join in on the popular game of Mah Jongg? EVERY TUESDAY from 1:00-3:00pm, we have the Lower Level Classroom set up for Mah Jongg games for players to drop in and jo...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Looking to join in on the popular game of Mah Jongg? EVERY TUESDAY from 1:00-3:00pm, we have the Lower Level Classroom set up for Mah Jongg games for players to drop in and join a game.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Code Club

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Cameron, our Scratch code mentor, will be offering Code Club. Would you love to have your children learn useful skills and exercise their mind? Try Code Club! Kids love being able ...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Programs, Technology
Event Details:

Cameron, our Scratch code mentor, will be offering Code Club. Would you love to have your children learn useful skills and exercise their mind? Try Code Club!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Freed Between the Lines: Escape Room!

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Books are the keys to freedom! Clues based on books that have been challenged and/or banned will help you escape “Beige World” and add some variety to your book life.*This program ...

Open
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Books are the keys to freedom! Clues based on books that have been challenged and/or banned will help you escape “Beige World” and add some variety to your book life.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Paws to Read

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

BOOK YOUR TIME TO READPaws to Read with Suki, a certified therapy dog. Call 231-758-3112 or follow this link to sign-up for a 15 minute appointment.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:
This event is in the "Teens" group.

PDL Teen Fall Book Bundle

All Day
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Outreach, Youth Programs, Education, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Sign up to get a book bundle, complete with a young adult book, craft kit, and snack. This fall’s book is Jazz Owls by Margarita Engle, a breathtaking story of what became kno...

Open
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Education, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Sign up to get a book bundle, complete with a young adult book, craft kit, and snack. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Microsoft Word

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This 4-week tutorial is a comprehensive guide to Word. Learn how to create professional-looking documents and become proficient in Word’s most common features, as well as some adva...

Open
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This 4-week tutorial is a comprehensive guide to Word. Learn how to create professional-looking documents and become proficient in Word’s most common features, as well as some advanced features. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Storytime

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stop in and join our wonderful group of knitters and crocheters every Wednesday, from 1:00-3:00pm in the Library’s Large Meeting Room. This is for any age and level of expertise, t...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in and join our wonderful group of knitters and crocheters every Wednesday, from 1:00-3:00pm in the Library’s Large Meeting Room. This is for any age and level of expertise, though it’s best to have some basic skills.