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Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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.

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Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Hola! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in Spanish in a casual and friendly environment, please join us!

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

Hola! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in Spanish in a casual and friendly environment, please join us!

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Heat Press Tutorial

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to use the Makerspace's heat press to add words and designs to tote bags and more!

Open
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Makerspace's heat press to add words and designs to tote bags and more!

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Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the PUPs (Petoskey Ukulele Players), a group of amateur, self-taught musicians every Thursday afternoon from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. From Feb.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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. From Feb.

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The Infra-Ordinary: All that Goes Unnoticed (writing workshop)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor Large Meeting Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Petoskey District Library is partnering with Good Hart Artist Residency to offer a writing workshop with writer-in-residence Alecia Beymer.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Second Floor Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Petoskey District Library is partnering with Good Hart Artist Residency to offer a writing workshop with writer-in-residence Alecia Beymer.

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French Conversation Group

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Entertainment
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!

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Spring SAT Prep Course

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the Petoskey District Library to prepare for April SAT testing!

Closed
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Petoskey District Library to prepare for April SAT testing!

Image for program, dark blue lettering on tan background; text reads "Chess Club, Every Monday, 3:30pm-5:30pm, Lower Level Classroom, For Ages 8-18"

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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.

Thumbnail image with black border and light tan background. Text on the image reads "Learn a topic. Do a project. STEAM. Projects intended for ages 11-18. Tuesday. 4:00pm. Makerspace"

Teen STEAM

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

If you are a teen and enjoy learning about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), then come down to the Makerspace and join us as we learn about different topics.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

If you are a teen and enjoy learning about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), then come down to the Makerspace and join us as we learn about different topics.

Rose colored background with transparent fingerprints. Cover of the book "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" on the left side. Text reads "Spring Book Bundle. Ages 12-18. Register between March 4-18; Pick up your bundle on or after March 26 at the Teen Desk."

PDL Teen Spring Book Bundle

All Day
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education
Age Group:
Teens

Sign up to get a book bundle, complete with YA book, craft kit, and snack! You can sign up on the library website, or call 231-758-3113.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to get a book bundle, complete with YA book, craft kit, and snack! You can sign up on the library website, or call 231-758-3113.

Petoskey Ukulele Players program image

Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the PUPs (Petoskey Ukulele Players), a group of amateur, self-taught musicians every Thursday afternoon from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. From Feb.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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. From Feb.

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, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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*

March 19th: Mini Zen Gardens

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
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*

March 19th: Mini Zen Gardens

Chess Tournament program image. Light tan background with dark blue lettering which reads "For Young People Ages 8-18. Chess Tournament. 6:00pm-8:00pm, Carnegie Building (across from the library on upper level). USCF membership required to participate."

CANCELED - Chess Tournament

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events, Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

*EVENT CANCELED*

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

*EVENT CANCELED*

Soft gray-blue 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-4:45pm. For fans of anime and manga, featuring activities and snacks."

Anime Club

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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)! 

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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)! 

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French Conversation Group

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Entertainment
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!

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Straits Area Amateur Radio Club

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:30pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Club, Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

NOTE: Due to the children's Easter Egg Hunt being held at the library, the March 21 SAARC meeting will be held in the upper level of the Carnegie Building, located across the street from the library.

Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Club, Education
Event Details:

NOTE: Due to the children's Easter Egg Hunt being held at the library, the March 21 SAARC meeting will be held in the upper level of the Carnegie Building, located across the street from the library.

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Spring SAT Prep Course

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the Petoskey District Library to prepare for April SAT testing!

Closed
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Petoskey District Library to prepare for April SAT testing!

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Cluck-tastic Chicken Talk

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

As part of our third Chicken Hatch-along at the Library, our project partners at Emmet County 4-H are offering a program for adults on Sunday, March 22, at 2:00pm in the lower level classroom.

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

As part of our third Chicken Hatch-along at the Library, our project partners at Emmet County 4-H are offering a program for adults on Sunday, March 22, at 2:00pm in the lower level classroom.

Image for program, dark blue lettering on tan background; text reads "Chess Club, Every Monday, 3:30pm-5:30pm, Lower Level Classroom, For Ages 8-18"

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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.

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Life Size Clue!

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Do you love playing games? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in the game? Life Size Clue makes you the game piece and the classroom the game board!

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Entertainment
Event Details:

Do you love playing games? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in the game? Life Size Clue makes you the game piece and the classroom the game board!

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Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the PUPs (Petoskey Ukulele Players), a group of amateur, self-taught musicians every Thursday afternoon from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. From Feb.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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. From Feb.

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French Conversation Group

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Entertainment
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!

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Spanish Conversation Group

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Hola! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in Spanish in a casual and friendly environment, please join us!

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

Hola! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in Spanish in a casual and friendly environment, please join us!

Petoskey Ukulele Players program image

Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the PUPs (Petoskey Ukulele Players), a group of amateur, self-taught musicians every Thursday afternoon from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. From Feb.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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. From Feb.