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Knitting Group

Wednesday, May 6, 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 "Adults" group

Petoskey Film Series

Wednesday, May 6, 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 "Adults" group

Lake Street Ensemble

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Club, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

String players of all abilities are welcome to join our small orchestra. The Lake Street Ensemble meets weekly at the Carnegie Building (upper level). Those attending play a variety of music and just have fun.

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

String players of all abilities are welcome to join our small orchestra. The Lake Street Ensemble meets weekly at the Carnegie Building (upper level). Those attending play a variety of music and just have fun.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Evening Playgroup

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Play in your pajamas! The children's program room will be open for ages 0-5 and their caregiver(s) for an evening playgroup. 

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

Play in your pajamas! The children's program room will be open for ages 0-5 and their caregiver(s) for an evening playgroup. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Dear Street

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Department at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Kids

For ages 4-8 and their adults

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

For ages 4-8 and their adults

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

Anime Club

Friday, May 8, 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, May 8, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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! 

Upcoming
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! 

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

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

Monday, May 11, 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 "Adults" group

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "Adults" group

Page Turners Book Club

Tuesday, May 12, 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 on the second floor. Titles are selected quarterly by the participants.

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 on the second floor. Titles are selected quarterly by the participants.

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

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "Early Childhood" group

Evening Playgroup

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Play in your pajamas! The children's program room will be open for ages 0-5 and their caregiver(s) for an evening playgroup. 

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

Play in your pajamas! The children's program room will be open for ages 0-5 and their caregiver(s) for an evening playgroup. 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Outdoor Messy Play

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Labyrinth at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Childhood

For toddlers and preschoolers and their grown up(s). Kids can explore their senses while getting messy. Activities might include water, paint, shaving cream, and scents.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Labyrinth
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For toddlers and preschoolers and their grown up(s). Kids can explore their senses while getting messy. Activities might include water, paint, shaving cream, and scents.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Group

Wednesday, May 13, 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 "Adults" group

Petoskey Film Series

Wednesday, May 13, 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 "Adults" group

Lake Street Ensemble

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Club, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

String players of all abilities are welcome to join our small orchestra. The Lake Street Ensemble meets weekly at the Carnegie Building (upper level). Those attending play a variety of music and just have fun.

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

String players of all abilities are welcome to join our small orchestra. The Lake Street Ensemble meets weekly at the Carnegie Building (upper level). Those attending play a variety of music and just have fun.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Evening Playgroup

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Play in your pajamas! The children's program room will be open for ages 0-5 and their caregiver(s) for an evening playgroup. 

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

Play in your pajamas! The children's program room will be open for ages 0-5 and their caregiver(s) for an evening playgroup. 

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

Anime Club

Friday, May 15, 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, May 15, 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 "Adults" group

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. 

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

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

Monday, May 18, 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 "Adults" group

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, May 19, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen STEAM

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Tweens, 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: Tweens, 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.