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Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, September 19, 2024 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*September 19th: Air Dry Clay Pot...

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*

September 19th: Air Dry Clay Pottery

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French Conversation Group

Friday, September 20, 2024 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!)

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Straits Area Amateur Radio Club

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
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: 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.

tan background with graphic of an open book with the words "freed between the lines" between the pages. Text reads "Escape from beige world. Tuesday Sept. 24 at 5:30pm. Lower Level Classroom. Program for ages 13 and older."

Freed Between the Lines: Escape Room!

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Books are the keys to freedom! Clues based on books that have been challenged and/or banned will help you escape “Beige World” and add some variety to your book life.*This program ...

Open
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Books are the keys to freedom! Clues based on books that have been challenged and/or banned will help you escape “Beige World” and add some variety to your book life.

soft orange background with the cover of the book "Jazz Owls" on the left side. Text reads "Fall Book Bundle. Register September 11-25. For ages 14+"

PDL Teen Fall Book Bundle

All Day
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Outreach, Youth Programs, Education, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Sign up to get a book bundle, complete with a young adult book, craft kit, and snack. This fall’s book is Jazz Owls by Margarita Engle, a breathtaking story of what became kno...

Open
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Education, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Sign up to get a book bundle, complete with a young adult book, craft kit, and snack. 

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Microsoft Word

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 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 comprehensive guide to Word. Learn how to create professional-looking documents and become proficient in Word’s most common features, as well as some adva...

Closed
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This 4-week tutorial is a comprehensive guide to Word. Learn how to create professional-looking documents and become proficient in Word’s most common features, as well as some advanced features. Registration is required.

tan background with graphic of an open book with the words "freed between the lines" between the pages. Text reads "Read Out Your Fav! Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5:30pm. Lower Level Teen area. For families and teens over age 13."

Read Out for Freedom to Read Week!

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Labyrinth at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of the Right to Read! It is FREEDOM TO READ WEEK! Pick your favorite passage from your favorite banned and/or challenged book and read it out for all...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Labyrinth
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of the Right to Read! It is FREEDOM TO READ WEEK! 

Pick your favorite passage from your favorite banned and/or challenged book and read it out for all to hear! For families and teens ages 13 and older.

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French Conversation Group

Friday, September 27, 2024 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!)

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Microsoft Word

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 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 comprehensive guide to Word. Learn how to create professional-looking documents and become proficient in Word’s most common features, as well as some adva...

Closed
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This 4-week tutorial is a comprehensive guide to Word. Learn how to create professional-looking documents and become proficient in Word’s most common features, as well as some advanced features. Registration is required.

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French Conversation Group

Friday, October 4, 2024 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!)

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Retirement Informational Workshops

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

To help people learn to better navigate the Medicare enrollment process, the Petoskey District Library is partnering with Shawn Retirement Services to offer the community a series ...

Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Event Details:

To help people learn to better navigate the Medicare enrollment process, the Petoskey District Library is partnering with Shawn Retirement Services to offer the community a series of free workshops on the following dates:

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Microsoft Word

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 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 comprehensive guide to Word. Learn how to create professional-looking documents and become proficient in Word’s most common features, as well as some adva...

Closed
Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This 4-week tutorial is a comprehensive guide to Word. Learn how to create professional-looking documents and become proficient in Word’s most common features, as well as some advanced features. Registration is required.

Pin Making

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Classroom at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education
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: Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
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 September.

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French Conversation Group

Friday, October 11, 2024 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!)

soft orange background with a paper bag on left side. Text reads "STEM Grab-N-Go. Project kit for tweens and teens to take home. For ages 11-18."

Teen STEM Kits

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

Teen Grab & Go: WatershedsKit available starting Tuesday, September 17th   Teen Grab & Go: Bird WatchingKit available starting Tuesday, October 15th Teen Gra...

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

Teen Grab & Go: Watersheds

Kit available starting Tuesday, September 17th   

Teen Grab & Go: Bird Watching

soft orange background. Text reads "Teen Maker Thursday. For ages 11-18. Join us in the Makerspace at 4:00pm for these fun projects!"

Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, October 17, 2024 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*September 19th: Air Dry Clay Pot...

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*

September 19th: Air Dry Clay Pottery

French Conversation Group program image

French Conversation Group

Friday, October 18, 2024 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!)

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Straits Area Amateur Radio Club

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
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: 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.

Little Waves on beige background

Little Waves

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Education, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

A Musical Journey for Young Minds!Dive into the enchanting world of music with Little Waves, a children's program presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO). Designed fo...

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

A Musical Journey for Young Minds!

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Microsoft Excel

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 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: 4
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.

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French Conversation Group

Friday, October 25, 2024 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!)

Excel logo image

Microsoft Excel

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 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: 4
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.

French Conversation Group program image

French Conversation Group

Friday, November 1, 2024 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!)

International Games Month: Mah Jongg 101

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Have you ever watched our weekly Mah Jongg program and wondered how to play? Well, wonder no longer! This November is International Games Month and we are celebrating with opp...

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

Have you ever watched our weekly Mah Jongg program and wondered how to play? Well, wonder no longer!