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Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace 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: 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*

March 19th: Mini Zen Gardens

Image for Petoskey Chess Championship on Saturday, May 23 in the Carnegie Building, 1:00pm-7:30pm

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
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, June 1, 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.

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, June 8, 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.

Storytime at Bayfront Park

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Kids

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

light blue background with text reading "Teen Maker Thursday. For grades 7-12. Join us in the Makerspace at 4:00pm for these fun projects."

Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education
Age Group:
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 grades 7-12, please*

June 18th: Pony Bead Axolotl's

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: 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 grades 7-12, please*

June 18th: Pony Bead Axolotl's

Storytime at Bayfront Park

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Kids

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Storytime at Bayfront Park

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Kids

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Independence Day

All Day
Petoskey District Library
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Storytime at Bayfront Park

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Kids

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Bubble Science

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Labyrinth at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Education, Entertainment
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Kids, Tweens

Pop into the exciting universe of Bubble Science! Uncover the secrets of Bubble Geometry, Color Theory, and learn how to hold your very own bubble! Learn about bubble sizes from micro bubbles to whale size bubbles!

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Labyrinth
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Programs, Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

Pop into the exciting universe of Bubble Science! Uncover the secrets of Bubble Geometry, Color Theory, and learn how to hold your very own bubble! Learn about bubble sizes from micro bubbles to whale size bubbles!

Storytime at Bayfront Park

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Kids

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

light blue background with text reading "Teen Maker Thursday. For grades 7-12. Join us in the Makerspace at 4:00pm for these fun projects."

Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education
Age Group:
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 grades 7-12, please*

June 18th: Pony Bead Axolotl's

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: 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 grades 7-12, please*

June 18th: Pony Bead Axolotl's

Storytime at Bayfront Park

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Kids

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Cotton Candy Science

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Kids

Explore the science behind a popular treat!

Location: Petoskey District Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Explore the science behind a popular treat!

Storytime at Bayfront Park

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Kids

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Butt or Face with Nature Discovery

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Education
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Meet wild creatures native to Michigan that use camouflage to allow them go undetected in their surroundings.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Programs, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet wild creatures native to Michigan that use camouflage to allow them go undetected in their surroundings.

Butt or Face with Nature Discovery

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Education
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Meet wild creatures native to Michigan that use camouflage to allow them go undetected in their surroundings.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Programs, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet wild creatures native to Michigan that use camouflage to allow them go undetected in their surroundings.

light blue background with text reading "Teen Maker Thursday. For grades 7-12. Join us in the Makerspace at 4:00pm for these fun projects."

Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education
Age Group:
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 grades 7-12, please*

June 18th: Pony Bead Axolotl's

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: 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 grades 7-12, please*

June 18th: Pony Bead Axolotl's

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."

Youth 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.

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."

Youth Chess Tournament

Thursday, October 15, 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.

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."

Youth Chess Tournament

Thursday, November 19, 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.