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Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 ope...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Club, 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 "Adults" group.

Samba Card Game

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Samba is a variation of the card game Canasta. The version of Samba played in the Library uses six 52-card decks plus 12 jokers. Each round takes around 30-60 minutes to play with ...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Samba is a variation of the card game Canasta. The version of Samba played in the Library uses six 52-card decks plus 12 jokers. Each round takes around 30-60 minutes to play with players typically agreeing to play three rounds.

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

Anime Club

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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)! Anime Club is held every Frid...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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 "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club, Education
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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

Parlez-vous? Rejoignez-nous! (Do you speak? Join us!)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wild Ones monthly meeting

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club, Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Wild Ones (wildones.org) is a national organization promoting environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establ...

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

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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Nature Play

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Labyrinth at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Nature Play is for toddlers and preschoolers who, with caregivers, will make observations outdoors. Children will be invited to touch, smell and get messy with natural objects.&nbs...

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

Nature Play is for toddlers and preschoolers who, with caregivers, will make observations outdoors. Children will be invited to touch, smell and get messy with natural objects. 

Weather permitting.
 

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

Petoskey Chess Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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. For more information a...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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 "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
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 jo...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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 "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Paws to Read

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Kids
Event Details:

BOOK YOUR TIME TO READPaws to Read with Suki, a certified therapy dog. Call 231-758-3112 or sign-up for a 15 minute appointment.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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, t...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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.

Pin Making

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Nikki and learn how to use one of our most popular Makerspace tools! Learn to create pins, magnets, and key chains with our 1 inch, 2 inch, and 3 inch button makers.Registrati...

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

Join Nikki and learn how to use one of our most popular Makerspace tools! Learn to create pins, magnets, and key chains with our 1 inch, 2 inch, and 3 inch button makers.

Registration is required with sign up beginning in March.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Microplastics Forum

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For the Friends of the Petoskey Public Library's monthly presentation, the group is partnering with the League of Women Voters Northern Lower Michigan to host a forum on microplast...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

For the Friends of the Petoskey Public Library's monthly presentation, the group is partnering with the League of Women Voters Northern Lower Michigan to host a forum on microplastics.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Petoskey Film Series

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
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 adu...

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

Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 ope...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Club, 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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 20th: Exquisite Corpse (pa...

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*

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

Rod Sadler Grim Paradise

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island KillerWhen widow Frances Lacey was murdered in July 1960 on Mackinac Island, only a few meager clues were found by polic...

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

Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Samba Card Game

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Samba is a variation of the card game Canasta. The version of Samba played in the Library uses six 52-card decks plus 12 jokers. Each round takes around 30-60 minutes to play with ...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Samba is a variation of the card game Canasta. The version of Samba played in the Library uses six 52-card decks plus 12 jokers. Each round takes around 30-60 minutes to play with players typically agreeing to play three rounds.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

From Here to There and in Between

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Kids
Event Details:

We will read From Here to There: A First Book of Maps by Vivian French then make a map of our own. Kids and caregivers will also learn about TOPO Adventure packs that can be checke...

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

We will read From Here to There: A First Book of Maps by Vivian French then make a map of our own.

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

Anime Club

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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)! Anime Club is held every Frid...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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 "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club, Education
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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

Parlez-vous? Rejoignez-nous! (Do you speak? Join us!)

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Community Shred

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 8:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Petoskey District Library is partnering with Encore Financial Group and Rasmussen, Teller & Caron, P.C. again this year to sponsor a Community Shred Day program on Saturday, Ma...

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

Petoskey District Library is partnering with Encore Financial Group and Rasmussen, Teller & Caron, P.C. again this year to sponsor a Community Shred Day program on Saturday, May 17, from 8:00am to 11:00am.

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

Straits Area Amateur Radio Club

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:30pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club, Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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.

Nature Play

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Labyrinth at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Nature Play is for toddlers and preschoolers who, with caregivers, will make observations outdoors. Children will be invited to touch, smell and get messy with natural objects.&nbs...

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

Nature Play is for toddlers and preschoolers who, with caregivers, will make observations outdoors. Children will be invited to touch, smell and get messy with natural objects. 

Weather permitting.
 

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

Petoskey Chess Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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. For more information a...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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.