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Anime Club

Friday, January 16, 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, January 16, 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 "All Ages" group

Community Weaving

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Lobby at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

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

Straits Area Amateur Radio Club

Saturday, January 17, 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 "All Ages" group

Community Weaving

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Weaving

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Lobby at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Chess Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Join other chess enthusiasts for our new 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: Club, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join other chess enthusiasts for our new 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

Monday, January 19, 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 "All Ages" group

Community Weaving

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Lobby at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 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

High School Study Labs

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens

Finals are coming! Get ready for finals at the library!

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Finals are coming! Get ready for finals at the library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, January 20, 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, January 20, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

A Third Place

Tuesday, January 20, 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 "All Ages" group

Community Weaving

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Lobby at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 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

High School Study Labs

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens

Finals are coming! Get ready for finals at the library!

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Finals are coming! Get ready for finals at the library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Group

Wednesday, January 21, 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 "Tweens" group

Wow on Wednesday

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween Space at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens

Featuring a new craft, taste-test, or simple challenge each week. It’s a fun, screen-free time! Dropping in during the hour is okay.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Featuring a new craft, taste-test, or simple challenge each week. It’s a fun, screen-free time! Dropping in during the hour is okay.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Apple User's Group

Wednesday, January 21, 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, January 21, 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

Community Weaving

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Lobby at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lake Street Ensemble

Thursday, January 22, 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 "Adults" group

Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club, Entertainment
Age Group:
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: 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.