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Chess Tournament program image. Light tan background with dark blue lettering which reads "For Young People Ages 8-18. Chess Tournament. 6:00pm-8:00pm, Carnegie Building (across from the library on upper level). USCF membership required to participate."

Chess Tournament

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events, Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

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

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

Placeholder image for History Makers program. Tan background with blue text that reads "History Makers. For ages 5-8. Saturdays 2:00pm-2:45pm. Sept. 20 ~ Oct. 18 ~ Nov. 15 ~ Dec. 13 . Children’s Department"

History Makers

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Department at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Kids

This is History Makers! We will focus on someone from the past that has helped shape the future. Listen to a read aloud of a picture book biography and do a craft or activity based on the accomplishments of the person. 

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

This is History Makers! We will focus on someone from the past that has helped shape the future. Listen to a read aloud of a picture book biography and do a craft or activity based on the accomplishments of the person. 

Image for program, dark blue lettering on tan background; text reads "Chess Club, Every Monday, 3:30pm-5:30pm, Lower Level Classroom, For Ages 8-18"

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

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, December 18, 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*

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*

Image for program, dark blue lettering on tan background; text reads "Chess Club, Every Monday, 3:30pm-5:30pm, Lower Level Classroom, For Ages 8-18"

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

Monday, December 22, 2025 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.

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Petoskey District Library, Carnegie Building, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library, Carnegie Building, Off Site
Image for program, dark blue lettering on tan background; text reads "Chess Club, Every Monday, 3:30pm-5:30pm, Lower Level Classroom, For Ages 8-18"

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

Monday, December 29, 2025 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.

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Petoskey District Library

The library will be closed during the day on December 31, but join us from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for our New Year's Eve celebration!

Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library
Description:

The library will be closed during the day on December 31, but join us from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for our New Year's Eve celebration!

New Year's Day

All Day
Petoskey District Library
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library
Image for program, dark blue lettering on tan background; text reads "Chess Club, Every Monday, 3:30pm-5:30pm, Lower Level Classroom, For Ages 8-18"

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

Monday, January 5, 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.

Wow on Wednesday

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

Placeholder image for Little Waves program "A Musical Journey for Young Minds" by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra

Little Waves

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Department at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

A Musical Journey for Young Minds!

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

A Musical Journey for Young Minds!

Placeholder image for History Makers program. Tan background with blue text that reads "History Makers. For ages 5-8. Saturdays 2:00pm-2:45pm. Sept. 20 ~ Oct. 18 ~ Nov. 15 ~ Dec. 13 . Children’s Department"

History Makers

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Department at Petoskey District Library
Program Type:
Youth Programs
Age Group:
Kids

This is History Makers! We will focus on someone from the past that has helped shape the future. Listen to a read aloud of a picture book biography and do a craft or activity based on the accomplishments of the person. 

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

This is History Makers! We will focus on someone from the past that has helped shape the future. Listen to a read aloud of a picture book biography and do a craft or activity based on the accomplishments of the person. 

Image for program, dark blue lettering on tan background; text reads "Chess Club, Every Monday, 3:30pm-5:30pm, Lower Level Classroom, For Ages 8-18"

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

Monday, January 12, 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.

Wow on Wednesday

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

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, January 15, 2026 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*

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*

Chess Tournament program image. Light tan background with dark blue lettering which reads "For Young People Ages 8-18. Chess Tournament. 6:00pm-8:00pm, Carnegie Building (across from the library on upper level). USCF membership required to participate."

Chess Tournament

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building
Program Type:
Community Events, Youth Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

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

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

Image for program, dark blue lettering on tan background; text reads "Chess Club, Every Monday, 3:30pm-5:30pm, Lower Level Classroom, For Ages 8-18"

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

Monday, January 19, 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.

Wow on Wednesday

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

Image for program, dark blue lettering on tan background; text reads "Chess Club, Every Monday, 3:30pm-5:30pm, Lower Level Classroom, For Ages 8-18"

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

Monday, January 26, 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.

Wow on Wednesday

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

Image for program, dark blue lettering on tan background; text reads "Chess Club, Every Monday, 3:30pm-5:30pm, Lower Level Classroom, For Ages 8-18"

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.

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.

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!