Event List

Filters
Age Group
Program Type
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*

Image for Allergy-free Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 21, for ages 2-6

Allergy-Free Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Early Childhood

MSU Alumni and Emmet County 4-H are teaming up with PDL again this year for another food-free egg hunt, along with other activities, inside the Library. Intended for ages 2-6.

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

MSU Alumni and Emmet County 4-H are teaming up with PDL again this year for another food-free egg hunt, along with other activities, inside the Library. Intended for ages 2-6.

picture of tote bag and items included in carbon monoxide safety kit

Carbon Monoxide Safety Resources Table with HDNWM

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Education
Age Group:
Adults

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan will be in the Lobby with resources that highlight important carbon monoxide safety information.

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

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan will be in the Lobby with resources that highlight important carbon monoxide safety information.

Image for Life Size Clue program for teens and adults on Wednesday, March 25, 4pm-5:30pm, Lower Level Classroom

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!

Image for program titled "Northern Michigan Ice Storm: One Year Later" on Monday, March 30, at 6:00pm, Carnegie Building - Upper Level

Northern Michigan Ice Storm: One Year Later

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

The early spring ice storm of 2025 was a weather event that northern Michiganders won't forget any time soon.

Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

The early spring ice storm of 2025 was a weather event that northern Michiganders won't forget any time soon.

Easter Holiday

All Day
Petoskey District Library
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library
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."

Chess Tournament

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events, Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

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

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

National Library Week Pop-Up at Malted Vinyl

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

In celebration of National Library Week, the Library is heading downtown to spin tracks from our brand-new vinyl collection (created with funds donated by the Friends of the Petoskey Library).

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Entertainment
Event Details:

In celebration of National Library Week, the Library is heading downtown to spin tracks from our brand-new vinyl collection (created with funds donated by the Friends of the Petoskey Library).

Image for "Ask The Lawyers" program on Friday, May 1

Ask The Lawyers

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

In celebration of Law Day 2026, members of Emmet-Charlevoix Bar Association are once again hosting an “Ask the Lawyers” event on Friday, May 1, on the upper level of the Carnegie Building from 4:00-6:00pm.

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

In celebration of Law Day 2026, members of Emmet-Charlevoix Bar Association are once again hosting an “Ask the Lawyers” event on Friday, May 1, on the upper level of the Carnegie Building from 4:00-6:00pm.

graphic with Star Wars font that reads "Star Wars Day. May the 4th be with you." Text reads "Star Wars Trivia. An all ages event. Monday, May 4. 6:00pm-7:00pm. Classroom."

Star Wars Trivia!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Star Wars Trivia on Star Wars Day!

Star Wars fans of all ages are invited to test their knowledge of all things Star Wars! Prizes will be given for those who demonstrate mastery of the force.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Star Wars Trivia on Star Wars Day!

Star Wars fans of all ages are invited to test their knowledge of all things Star Wars! Prizes will be given for those who demonstrate mastery of the force.

background of colorful book spines with a drawing of Jane Austen centered. Text reads "Jane Austen Fan Club. Saturday, May 9. 2:00pm-3:30pm. Classroom."

Jane Austen Fan Club

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Jane Austen fans, unite! 

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

Jane Austen fans, unite! 

Graphic "Minute to Win It" logo on left side. Text reads "Try your luck! Minute to Win It! for ages 10-18. Wednesday, May 13. Makerspace at 4pm. Games are timed. Some are physical, some are mental, all are fun. Come and give it a shot. Prizes for all winners."

Minute to Win It!

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Youth Programs, Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for a fun afternoon of fast-paced games and challenges! There will be prizes for those who rise to the occasion.

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

Join us for a fun afternoon of fast-paced games and challenges! There will be prizes for those who rise to the occasion.

Community Shred Day

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Petoskey District Library is partnering with Rasmussen, Teller & Caron, P.C. again this year to sponsor a Community Shred Day program on Saturday, May 16, from 8:00am to 11:00am. 

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Petoskey District Library is partnering with Rasmussen, Teller & Caron, P.C. again this year to sponsor a Community Shred Day program on Saturday, May 16, from 8:00am to 11:00am. 

2026 PDL Chess Tournament

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 7:30pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events, Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

The 2026 PDL Chess Championship will take place on Saturday, May 23, at the Carnegie Building, beginning at 1:00pm.

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

The 2026 PDL Chess Championship will take place on Saturday, May 23, at the Carnegie Building, beginning at 1:00pm.

Memorial Day

All Day
Petoskey District Library
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

MI Secretary of State Mobile Office Hours

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
Lobby at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Petoskey District Library has announced that the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will be bringing its mobile office to the library on Tuesday, June 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Petoskey District Library has announced that the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will be bringing its mobile office to the library on Tuesday, June 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Petoskey Open Chess Classic

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00am - 7:30pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Mark your calendars to participate in the fourth annual Petoskey Open Chess Classic on June 20 for ages 8 and up, including adults. Check out all the details below and get registered now! 

-------------------------------------------

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

Mark your calendars to participate in the fourth annual Petoskey Open Chess Classic on June 20 for ages 8 and up, including adults. Check out all the details below and get registered now! 

-------------------------------------------

Independence Day

All Day
Petoskey District Library
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

MI Secretary of State Mobile Office Hours

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
Lobby at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Petoskey District Library has announced that the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will be bringing its mobile office to the library on Wednesday, July 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Petoskey District Library has announced that the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will be bringing its mobile office to the library on Wednesday, July 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale program image

FOPPL Summer Used Book Sale

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Friends of the Petoskey Library
Age Group:
All Ages

The Friends' Summer Used Book Sale is July 23-25 in the Library's Lower Level Classroom. Find a huge selection of science, self-help, kids' books, cookbooks, fiction, fantasy, sports, spiritual, history, humor, vintage and valued.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Friends of the Petoskey Library
Event Details:

The Friends' Summer Used Book Sale is July 23-25 in the Library's Lower Level Classroom. Find a huge selection of science, self-help, kids' books, cookbooks, fiction, fantasy, sports, spiritual, history, humor, vintage and valued.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale program image

FOPPL Summer Used Book Sale

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Friends of the Petoskey Library
Age Group:
All Ages

The Friends' Summer Used Book Sale is July 23-25 in the Library's Lower Level Classroom. Find a huge selection of science, self-help, kids' books, cookbooks, fiction, fantasy, sports, spiritual, history, humor, vintage and valued.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Friends of the Petoskey Library
Event Details:

The Friends' Summer Used Book Sale is July 23-25 in the Library's Lower Level Classroom. Find a huge selection of science, self-help, kids' books, cookbooks, fiction, fantasy, sports, spiritual, history, humor, vintage and valued.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale program image

FOPPL Summer Used Book Sale

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Friends of the Petoskey Library
Age Group:
All Ages

The Friends' Summer Used Book Sale is July 23-25 in the Library's Lower Level Classroom. Find a huge selection of science, self-help, kids' books, cookbooks, fiction, fantasy, sports, spiritual, history, humor, vintage and valued.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Friends of the Petoskey Library
Event Details:

The Friends' Summer Used Book Sale is July 23-25 in the Library's Lower Level Classroom. Find a huge selection of science, self-help, kids' books, cookbooks, fiction, fantasy, sports, spiritual, history, humor, vintage and valued.

Labor Day

All Day
Petoskey District Library
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library
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."

Chess Tournament

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events, Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

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

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.