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Paws to Read

Tuesday, April 15, 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.

Page Turners Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Second Floor Large Meeting Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Page Turners Book Club typically meets on the third Tuesday of the month in the Large Meeting Room. Titles are selected quarterly by the participants. Join us for a discussion ...

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 third Tuesday of the month in the Large Meeting Room. Titles are selected quarterly by the participants. Join us for a discussion and refreshments inspired by the story!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Third Place

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
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 during the months of M...

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 during the months of March, April, and May.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

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

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Second Floor 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: 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.

Apple User's Group

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

Great Decisions

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions briefing book, watching the video series, and ...

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

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Petoskey Film Series

Wednesday, April 16, 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 "Early Childhood" group.

Playgroup with NCMC

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Why play with us?A great opportunity to connect with other parents!Give your child a chance to socialize!Enjoy planned art, music, and sensory experiences!Learn more about topics o...

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

Why play with us?

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

Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level 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: Lower Level 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, April 17, 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 "Adults" group.

Samba Card Game

Friday, April 18, 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 "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lower Level 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: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Education
Event Details:

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

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

Straits Area Amateur Radio Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:30pm
Lower Level 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: 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.

Closing at 3pm

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Petoskey District Library
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Easter

All Day
Carnegie Building, Petoskey District Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Building, Petoskey District Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Storytime

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

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

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

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

Petoskey Chess Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level 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: 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Earth Day Poetry Challenge

All Day
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Education
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day AND National Poetry Month by creating a poem in honor of Mother Earth!You can choose whichever poetry format suits you: haiku, blackout poetry, limerick, and so...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Education
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day AND National Poetry Month by creating a poem in honor of Mother Earth!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Playgroup with NCMC

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Why play with us?A great opportunity to connect with other parents!Give your child a chance to socialize!Enjoy planned art, music, and sensory experiences!Learn more about topics o...

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

Why play with us?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level 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: 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 "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Paws to Read

Tuesday, April 22, 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 "Early Childhood" group.

Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

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

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Second Floor 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: 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.