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Anime Club

Friday, January 9, 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)! 

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

French Conversation Group

Friday, January 9, 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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Weaving

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Lobby at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Little Waves

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Department at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

A Musical Journey for Young Minds!

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs, Entertainment
Event Details:

A Musical Journey for Young Minds!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wild Ones monthly meeting

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club, Education
Age Group:
Adults

Wild Ones is a national organization promoting environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities.

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

Wild Ones is a national organization promoting environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities.

This event is in the "Kids" group

History Makers

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Department at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Kids

This is History Makers! We will focus on someone from the past that has helped shape the future. Listen to a read aloud of a picture book biography and do a craft or activity based on the accomplishments of the person. 

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

This is History Makers! We will focus on someone from the past that has helped shape the future. Listen to a read aloud of a picture book biography and do a craft or activity based on the accomplishments of the person. 

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

Singing Workshop with Annie Bacon

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Library is partnering with Good Hart Artist Residency to offer a fantastic singing workshop with Annie Bacon, artist-in-residence at GHAR during January.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Library is partnering with Good Hart Artist Residency to offer a fantastic singing workshop with Annie Bacon, artist-in-residence at GHAR during January.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Weaving

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Weaving

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Lobby at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Second Floor Large Meeting Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Second Floor Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Chess Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Join other chess enthusiasts for our new Adult Chess Club. No membership needed -- just drop in and play! The Library will provide a few chess sets, but feel free to bring your own set, if you'd like.

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

Join other chess enthusiasts for our new Adult Chess Club. No membership needed -- just drop in and play! The Library will provide a few chess sets, but feel free to bring your own set, if you'd like.

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

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

Monday, January 12, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Weaving

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Lobby at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music, puppets, flannelboard stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. All storytimes are different but they're all a lot of fun!

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

Storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music, puppets, flannelboard stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. All storytimes are different but they're all a lot of fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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 "All Ages" group

Feature of the Month: Discover TALK

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Lobby Pop-Up: Discover TALK

Location: Petoskey District Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Lobby Pop-Up: Discover TALK

This event is in the "Adults" group

Page Turners Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Second Floor Large Meeting Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Page Turners Book Club typically meets on the second Tuesday of the month in the Large Meeting Room. Titles are selected quarterly by the participants. Join us for a discussion and refreshments inspired by the story!

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Second Floor Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club
Event Details:

The Page Turners Book Club typically meets on the second Tuesday of the month in the Large Meeting Room. Titles are selected quarterly by the participants. Join us for a discussion and refreshments inspired by the story!

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

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesday, January 13, 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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Weaving

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Lobby at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music, puppets, flannelboard stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. All storytimes are different but they're all a lot of fun!

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

Storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music, puppets, flannelboard stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. All storytimes are different but they're all a lot of fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Group

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Second Floor Large Meeting Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Second Floor 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 "Tweens" group

Wow on Wednesday

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween Space at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens

Featuring a new craft, taste-test, or simple challenge each week. It’s a fun, screen-free time! Dropping in during the hour is okay.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Featuring a new craft, taste-test, or simple challenge each week. It’s a fun, screen-free time! Dropping in during the hour is okay.

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

VHS Digitization

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Nikki as they demonstrate how to digitize your old VHS tapes using Makerspace equipment!

 

*Program intended for Teens (13 and up) and Adults*

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

Join Nikki as they demonstrate how to digitize your old VHS tapes using Makerspace equipment!

 

*Program intended for Teens (13 and up) and Adults*

This event is in the "Adults" group

Petoskey Film Series

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.