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Lake Street Ensemble

Thursday, January 29, 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 29, 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.

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

Sourdough Making with The Kneady Baker

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Discover the magic of sourdough in this free hands-on, fun, and interactive four-session program with Shannon Villarreal, The Kneady Baker!

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

Discover the magic of sourdough in this free hands-on, fun, and interactive four-session program with Shannon Villarreal, The Kneady Baker!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Weaving

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club

Friday, January 30, 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 30, 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 "Adults" group

Adult Chess Club

Monday, February 2, 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, February 2, 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

Motown Monday

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us in the lower level where we will celebrate Black History Month with Motown Mondays! Each week will spotlight a specific group and their musical contributions, along with music to sing and dance along to.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us in the lower level where we will celebrate Black History Month with Motown Mondays! Each week will spotlight a specific group and their musical contributions, along with music to sing and dance along to.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 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 "Adults" group

A Third Place

Tuesday, February 3, 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 "Early Childhood" group

Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 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 "Adults" group

Knitting Group

Wednesday, February 4, 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, February 4, 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

Petoskey Film Series

Wednesday, February 4, 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 "Adults" group

Lake Street Ensemble

Thursday, February 5, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the PUPs (Petoskey Ukulele Players), a group of amateur, self-taught musicians every Thursday afternoon from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. From Feb.

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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. From Feb.

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

Among Us @ the Library!

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Youth Programs, Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Let's play Among Us (in real life) at the library!

Open
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's play Among Us (in real life) at the library!

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

Sourdough Making with The Kneady Baker

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Discover the magic of sourdough in this free hands-on, fun, and interactive four-session program with Shannon Villarreal, The Kneady Baker!

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

Discover the magic of sourdough in this free hands-on, fun, and interactive four-session program with Shannon Villarreal, The Kneady Baker!

Staff In-service

All Day
Petoskey District Library, Carnegie Building
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library, Carnegie Building
This event is in the "Kids" group

Plush Pals

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Kids

Pick a plush pal to play with and take care of.

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

Pick a plush pal to play with and take care of.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Second Floor Large Meeting Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

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

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Second Floor Large Meeting Room
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

Adult Chess Club

Monday, February 9, 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, February 9, 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.