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Open Play Monday

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.

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

Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.

Butt or Face with Nature Discovery

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Education
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Meet wild creatures native to Michigan that use camouflage to allow them go undetected in their surroundings.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Programs, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet wild creatures native to Michigan that use camouflage to allow them go undetected in their surroundings.

Butt or Face with Nature Discovery

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Education
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Meet wild creatures native to Michigan that use camouflage to allow them go undetected in their surroundings.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Programs, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet wild creatures native to Michigan that use camouflage to allow them go undetected in their surroundings.

Paws to Read with Mikko

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Department at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Kids

Mikko, an adorable standard poodle who is a therapy dog, is back for Paws to Read this Summer!  She will be here with her owner Diana and they can’t wait to hear stories.  

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

Mikko, an adorable standard poodle who is a therapy dog, is back for Paws to Read this Summer!  She will be here with her owner Diana and they can’t wait to hear stories.  

Evening Open Play

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
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 of play.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Youth Programs
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 of play.

Paws to Read with LadyAnnaBella

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Kids

Schedule your 15 minute appointment here

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

Schedule your 15 minute appointment here

Evening Open Play

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
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 of play.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Youth Programs
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 of play.

Open Play Monday

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.

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

Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.

Evening Open Play

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
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 of play.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Youth Programs
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 of play.

Evening Open Play

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
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 of play.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Youth Programs
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 of play.

Open Play Monday

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.

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

Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.

Evening Open Play

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
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 of play.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Youth Programs
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 of play.

light blue background with text reading "Teen Maker Thursday. For grades 7-12. Join us in the Makerspace at 4:00pm for these fun projects."

Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education
Age Group:
Teens

Our Teen Makers will meet every third Thursday for a fun maker project! The making will happen at 4:00pm in the Makerspace! *For grades 7-12, please*

June 18th: Pony Bead Axolotl's

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: 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 grades 7-12, please*

June 18th: Pony Bead Axolotl's

Evening Open Play

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
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 of play.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Youth Programs
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 of play.

Open Play Monday

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.

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

Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.

Evening Open Play

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
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 of play.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Youth Programs
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 of play.

Evening Open Play

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
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 of play.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Youth Programs
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 of play.

Open Play Monday

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.

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

Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.

Labor Day

All Day
Petoskey District Library
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library
Chess Tournament program image. Light tan background with dark blue lettering which reads "For Young People Ages 8-18. Chess Tournament. 6:00pm-8:00pm, Carnegie Building (across from the library on upper level). USCF membership required to participate."

Youth Chess Tournament

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events, Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

Chess Tournament program image. Light tan background with dark blue lettering which reads "For Young People Ages 8-18. Chess Tournament. 6:00pm-8:00pm, Carnegie Building (across from the library on upper level). USCF membership required to participate."

Youth Chess Tournament

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events, Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

Chess Tournament program image. Light tan background with dark blue lettering which reads "For Young People Ages 8-18. Chess Tournament. 6:00pm-8:00pm, Carnegie Building (across from the library on upper level). USCF membership required to participate."

Youth Chess Tournament

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events, Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Petoskey District Library
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library
Chess Tournament program image. Light tan background with dark blue lettering which reads "For Young People Ages 8-18. Chess Tournament. 6:00pm-8:00pm, Carnegie Building (across from the library on upper level). USCF membership required to participate."

Youth Chess Tournament

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events, Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.