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Storytime

Wednesday, July 15, 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, July 15, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

VHS Digitization

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology
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*

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology
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

Apple Users Group

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Join other Mac (Macbook, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch) users to share and learn from each other in a friendly environment. We will learn about peripherals, software, features, and how to use them properly. 

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

Join other Mac (Macbook, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch) users to share and learn from each other in a friendly environment. We will learn about peripherals, software, features, and how to use them properly. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Petoskey Film Series

Wednesday, July 15, 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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Storytime

Thursday, July 16, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Classroom 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 in the Lower Level Classroom. The program is open to new members of all ages and skill levels.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
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 in the Lower Level Classroom. The program is open to new members of all ages and skill levels.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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

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

French Conversation Group

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Straits Area Amateur Radio Club

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club, Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Open Play Monday

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.

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

Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Chess Club

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Join other chess enthusiasts for our 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: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join other chess enthusiasts for our 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 "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

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.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Teen STEAM

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
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: Makerspace
Age Group: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

A Third Place

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

People ages 20-40 are invited to "A Third Place" on the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the upper level of the Carnegie Building from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

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

People ages 20-40 are invited to "A Third Place" on the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the upper level of the Carnegie Building from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Storytime

Wednesday, July 22, 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, July 22, 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 "Kids" group

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Petoskey Film Series

Wednesday, July 22, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Storytime

Thursday, July 23, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 

NOTE:  Due to the Friends annual summer book sale, the Petoskey Ukulele Players will meet in the Children's Program Room on July 23.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

 

NOTE:  Due to the Friends annual summer book sale, the Petoskey Ukulele Players will meet in the Children's Program Room on July 23.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Age Group:
Adults

The Board meets at 5:00pm on the fourth Thursday of each month, with exceptions in March and November. There is no meeting in December. Meetings are held in the lower level Classroom of the Library, 500 E Mitchell St unless otherwise noted.

Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Board meets at 5:00pm on the fourth Thursday of each month, with exceptions in March and November. There is no meeting in December. Meetings are held in the lower level Classroom of the Library, 500 E Mitchell St unless otherwise noted.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.