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Paws to Read

Tuesday, May 13, 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:

BOOK YOUR TIME TO READ

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Knitting Group

Wednesday, May 14, 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.

Pin Making

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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.Registrati...

Open
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

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 with sign up beginning in March.

Microplastics Forum

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Petoskey District Library is partnering with the League of Women Voters of Northern Lower Michigan (LWVNLM) for a public forum on microplastics and nanoplastics ...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

The Friends of the Petoskey District Library is partnering with the League of Women Voters of Northern Lower Michigan (LWVNLM) for a public forum on microplastics and nanoplastics on Wednesday, May 14, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the lower le

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Petoskey Film Series

Wednesday, May 14, 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.

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Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, May 15, 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.

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Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, May 15, 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*

Rod Sadler Grim Paradise

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island KillerWhen widow Frances Lacey was murdered in July 1960 on Mackinac Island, only a few meager clues were found by polic...

Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Entertainment
Event Details:

Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer

Samba Card Game

Samba Card Game

Friday, May 16, 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.

From Here to There and in Between

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Kids
Event Details:

We will read From Here to There: A First Book of Maps by Vivian French then make a map of our own. Kids and caregivers will also learn about TOPO Adventure packs that can be checke...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

We will read From Here to There: A First Book of Maps by Vivian French then make a map of our own.

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Anime Club

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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)! Anime Club is held every Frid...

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)! 

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French Conversation Group

Friday, May 16, 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!)

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Exploring Creativity with Betsy

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get your creative juices flowing with local artist and illustrator Betsy Petersen on Friday, May 16, from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Carnegie Building! This class is for you if you love ...

Open
Required
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Get your creative juices flowing with local artist and illustrator Betsy Petersen on Friday, May 16, from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Carnegie Building!

Community Shred

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 8:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Petoskey District Library is partnering with Encore Financial Group and Rasmussen, Teller & Caron, P.C. again this year to sponsor a Community Shred Day program on Saturday, Ma...

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Petoskey District Library is partnering with Encore Financial Group and Rasmussen, Teller & Caron, P.C. again this year to sponsor a Community Shred Day program on Saturday, May 17, from 8:00am to 11:00am.

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Straits Area Amateur Radio Club

Saturday, May 17, 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.

Creative Cafe

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you sing? Play an instrument? Write poetry? Dance? Paint? Make cookies or have some other creative gift? Join us at the Carnegie Building for Creative Cafe - a free, unique open...

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

Do you sing? Play an instrument? Write poetry? Dance? Paint? Make cookies or have some other creative gift? Join us at the Carnegie Building for Creative Cafe - a free, unique open mic event to share your creative gifts with the community.

Nature Play

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Labyrinth at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Nature Play is for toddlers and preschoolers who, with caregivers, will make observations outdoors. Children will be invited to touch, smell and get messy with natural objects.&nbs...

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

Nature Play is for toddlers and preschoolers who, with caregivers, will make observations outdoors. Children will be invited to touch, smell and get messy with natural objects. 

Weather permitting.
 

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Petoskey Chess Club

Monday, May 19, 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.

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Teen STEM Kits

All Day
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Education
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Teen Grab & Go: Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope 3D modelKit available starting Tuesday, March 18th   Teen Grab & Go: Seed Bombs for Earth Day!Kit available star...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Youth Programs, Education
Event Details:

Teen Grab & Go: Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope 3D model

Kit available starting Tuesday, March 18th   

Teen Grab & Go: Seed Bombs for Earth Day!

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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

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Paws to Read

Tuesday, May 20, 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:

BOOK YOUR TIME TO READ

Make a Spring Microarrangement with Emlia Acres

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Jess Evans from Emlia Acres to create some beautiful spring bouquets! Flowers and materials will be provided; just bring yourself!This a is perfect opportunity to learn about ...

Waitlist
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Jess Evans from Emlia Acres to create some beautiful spring bouquets! Flowers and materials will be provided; just bring yourself!

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Page Turners Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 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!

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A Third Place

Tuesday, May 20, 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.