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Closing at 3pm

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Petoskey District Library
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Easter

All Day
Carnegie Building, Petoskey District Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Building, Petoskey District Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Earth Day Poetry Challenge

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Education
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Celebrate Earth Day AND National Poetry Month by creating a poem in honor of Mother Earth! 

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Education
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day AND National Poetry Month by creating a poem in honor of Mother Earth! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Brush Calligraphy

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Join Nikki as we begin our calligraphy journey! We will be working on learning lowercase letters. Worksheets will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own brush pens. Pens will be provided for those without.

Open
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join Nikki as we begin our calligraphy journey! We will be working on learning lowercase letters. Worksheets will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own brush pens. Pens will be provided for those without.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Exploring Creativity with Betsy

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
:

Get your creative juices flowing with local artist and illustrator Betsy Petersen on Friday, April 25, from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Carnegie Building!

Open
Required
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Get your creative juices flowing with local artist and illustrator Betsy Petersen on Friday, April 25, from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Carnegie Building!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Star Wars Day!

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
:

May the 4th be with you! Join us for an all ages Star Wars Event! 

There will be trivia, food, games, and an opportunity to make your own lightsaber! 

Registration is appreciated, but not required to attend.

Open
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Join us for an all ages Star Wars Event! 

There will be trivia, food, games, and an opportunity to make your own lightsaber! 

Registration is appreciated, but not required to attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

Creative Greeting Card Making

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
:

Have you always wanted to make your own greeting cards? Want to learn more techniques for rubber stamping and paper crafting? Join Chris Smith for an extraordinary card making class!

Open
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to make your own greeting cards? Want to learn more techniques for rubber stamping and paper crafting? Join Chris Smith for an extraordinary card making class!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
:

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

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
:

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.

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.

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

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
:

Our Teen Makers will meet every third Thursday for a fun maker project! The making will happen at 4:00pm in the Makerspace. For the May 15 program, we'll be creating our own mini canvas masterpieces. (For ages 11-18, please)

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 the May 15 program, we'll be creating our own mini canvas masterpieces. (For ages 11-18, please)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
:

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!

Open
Required
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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 event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
:

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

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Carnegie Building, Petoskey District Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Building, Petoskey District Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Summer STEM Lab

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education, Technology
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Join us this summer for hands on STEM exploration! We will meet in the Makerspace; the library provides all the supplies, just bring your curiosity!

June 17th: Paper Circuits

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

Join us this summer for hands on STEM exploration! We will meet in the Makerspace; the library provides all the supplies, just bring your curiosity!

June 17th: Paper Circuits

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bullet Journal Plan with Me

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Let us help you set up your bullet journal or planner. All you need to bring is your notebook or planner and your favorite beverage. We will provide all kinds of supplies, resources and videos to give you inspiration.

Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Let us help you set up your bullet journal or planner. All you need to bring is your notebook or planner and your favorite beverage. We will provide all kinds of supplies, resources and videos to give you inspiration.

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

Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education
Age Group:
Tweens, 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 ages 11-18, please*

June 19th: Origami Flowers

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*

June 19th: Origami Flowers