Event List

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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

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!

Hola! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in Spanish in a casual and friendly environment, please join us!

The 2026 PDL Chess Championship will take place on Saturday, May 23, at the Carnegie Building, beginning at 1:00pm.

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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)!