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soft orange background. Text reads "Teen Maker Thursday. For ages 11-18. Join us in the Makerspace at 4:00pm for these fun projects!"

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

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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).

soft orange background. Anime style character in lower right corner. Text reads "Anime Club. For Teens in grades 7-12. Every Friday during the school year. 3:30pm-5:00pm. For fans of anime and manga, featuring activities and snacks."

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)! 

Straits Area Amateur Radio Club program image

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.

Petoskey Chess Club program image

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

tan background with graphic of an open book with the words "freed between the lines" between the pages. Text reads "Escape from beige world. Tuesday Sept. 24 at 5:30pm. Lower Level Classroom. Program for ages 13 and older."

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: 24
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.

soft orange background with the cover of the book "Jazz Owls" on the left side. Text reads "Fall Book Bundle. Register September 11-25. For ages 14+"

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. 

tan background with graphic of an open book with the words "freed between the lines" between the pages. Text reads "Read Out Your Fav! Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5:30pm. Lower Level Teen area. For families and teens over age 13."

Read Out for Freedom to Read Week!

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Labyrinth at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of the Right to Read! It is FREEDOM TO READ WEEK! Pick your favorite passage from your favorite banned and/or challenged book and read it out for all...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Labyrinth
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of the Right to Read! It is FREEDOM TO READ WEEK! 

Pick your favorite passage from your favorite banned and/or challenged book and read it out for all to hear! For families and teens ages 13 and older.

soft orange background. Anime style character in lower right corner. Text reads "Anime Club. For Teens in grades 7-12. Every Friday during the school year. 3:30pm-5:00pm. For fans of anime and manga, featuring activities and snacks."

Anime Club

Friday, September 27, 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)! 

Petoskey Chess Club program image

Petoskey Chess Club

Monday, September 30, 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

light gray background with pink graphic with the words "It's October 3rd" and red lips. Text reads "Mean Girls Day. Celebrate with Trivia and Prizes."

Mean Girls Day

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

October 3rd is Mean Girls Day! We will celebrate Regina George and friends with Mean Girls trivia and prizes!

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

October 3rd is Mean Girls Day! We will celebrate Regina George and friends with Mean Girls trivia and prizes!

soft orange background. Anime style character in lower right corner. Text reads "Anime Club. For Teens in grades 7-12. Every Friday during the school year. 3:30pm-5:00pm. For fans of anime and manga, featuring activities and snacks."

Anime Club

Friday, October 4, 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)! 

Petoskey Chess Club program image

Petoskey Chess Club

Monday, October 7, 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

Pin Making

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Nikki and learn how to use one of our most popular Makerspace tools! Learn to create pins, magnets, and key chains with our 1 inch, 2 inch, and 3 inch button makers.Registrati...

Open
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join Nikki and learn how to use one of our most popular Makerspace tools! Learn to create pins, magnets, and key chains with our 1 inch, 2 inch, and 3 inch button makers.

Registration is required with sign up beginning in September.

soft orange background. Anime style character in lower right corner. Text reads "Anime Club. For Teens in grades 7-12. Every Friday during the school year. 3:30pm-5:00pm. For fans of anime and manga, featuring activities and snacks."

Anime Club

Friday, October 11, 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)! 

Petoskey Chess Club program image

Petoskey Chess Club

Monday, October 14, 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

soft orange background with a paper bag on left side. Text reads "STEM Grab-N-Go. Project kit for tweens and teens to take home. For ages 11-18."

Teen STEM Kits

All Day
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Education
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Teen Grab & Go: WatershedsKit available starting Tuesday, September 17th   Teen Grab & Go: Bird WatchingKit available starting Tuesday, October 15th Teen Gra...

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

Teen Grab & Go: Watersheds

Kit available starting Tuesday, September 17th   

Teen Grab & Go: Bird Watching

soft orange background. Text reads "Teen Maker Thursday. For ages 11-18. Join us in the Makerspace at 4:00pm for these fun projects!"

Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, October 17, 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

Petoskey Fall Chess Classic program image

Petoskey Fall Chess Classic

All Day
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Mark your calendars for the second annual Petoskey Fall Chess Classic. Stay tuned for tournament details coming soon!

Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Mark your calendars for the second annual Petoskey Fall Chess Classic. Stay tuned for tournament details coming soon!

Straits Area Amateur Radio Club program image

Straits Area Amateur Radio Club

Saturday, October 19, 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.

Petoskey Chess Club program image

Petoskey Chess Club

Monday, October 21, 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

Bumps in the Night

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, All Ages
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Entertainment
soft orange background. Anime style character in lower right corner. Text reads "Anime Club. For Teens in grades 7-12. Every Friday during the school year. 3:30pm-5:00pm. For fans of anime and manga, featuring activities and snacks."

Anime Club

Friday, October 25, 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)! 

Petoskey Chess Club program image

Petoskey Chess Club

Monday, October 28, 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