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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen STEM Kits

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

Teen Grab & Go: Rockin' RocketsKit available starting Tuesday, December 17th   Teen Grab & Go: Foaming Fake SnowKit available starting Tuesday, January 21st ...

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

Teen Grab & Go: Rockin' Rockets

Kit available starting Tuesday, December 17th   

Teen Grab & Go: Foaming Fake Snow

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Microsoft Excel

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This 4-week tutorial is a basic guide to Excel, a spreadsheet program to store, organize, and analyze information. Learn how to create formulas and charts, use functions, format ce...

Open
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This 4-week tutorial is a basic guide to Excel, a spreadsheet program to store, organize, and analyze information. Learn how to create formulas and charts, use functions, format cells, and do more with your spreadsheets.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 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 "Adults" group.

Page Turners Book Club

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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: 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 "Early Childhood" group.

Storytime

Wednesday, February 19, 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, February 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 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.

Tweens: Karaoke

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

For superstars who love to sing their hearts out and showcase their talent. We will have microphones so you can sing all your favorite songs!

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

For superstars who love to sing their hearts out and showcase their talent. We will have microphones so you can sing all your favorite songs!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Apple User's Group

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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: 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, February 19, 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, February 19, 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.

Storytime

Thursday, February 20, 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.

Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, February 20, 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*December 19th: Candy Cane Wreath...

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*

December 19th: Candy Cane Wreaths

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

Chess Tournament

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Petoskey Chess Club holds chess tournaments each month in the lower level classroom. The Swiss-style tournaments are rated by the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF). Competitors of all s...

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

Petoskey Chess Club holds chess tournaments each month in the lower level classroom. The Swiss-style tournaments are rated by the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF).

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Adventure in Vietnam & Cambodia

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

PDL library assistant Jane Mooradian and several friends spent three weeks in October 2024 traveling around Vietnam and Cambodia. Join us to hear them share stories about their exp...

Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

PDL library assistant Jane Mooradian and several friends spent three weeks in October 2024 traveling around Vietnam and Cambodia. Join us to hear them share stories about their experience along with photos.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Samba Card Game

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

No dancing required! 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 ...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

No dancing required! 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.

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

Anime Club

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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: 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 "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Education
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Exploring Creativity with Betsy

Friday, February 21, 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, February 21, from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Carnegie Building! This class is for you if you ...

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, February 21, from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Carnegie Building!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Storytime

Monday, February 24, 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, February 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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: 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. For more information about the club, please email Robert Bemben at rjbemben@gmail.com

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

FOPPL Carnegie Speaker Series

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Friends of the Petoskey Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Petoskey Public Library on the fourth Monday of each month for their Carnegie Speaker Series

Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Petoskey Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Petoskey Public Library on the fourth Monday of each month for their Carnegie Speaker Series

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Microsoft Excel

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This 4-week tutorial is a basic guide to Excel, a spreadsheet program to store, organize, and analyze information. Learn how to create formulas and charts, use functions, format ce...

Open
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This 4-week tutorial is a basic guide to Excel, a spreadsheet program to store, organize, and analyze information. Learn how to create formulas and charts, use functions, format cells, and do more with your spreadsheets.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 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.

Storytime

Wednesday, February 26, 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).