Event List

Children up to age five, along with their caregiver, are invited to join the North Central Michigan College hosted playgroup taking place at the library while construction is underway at the college. Why play with us?

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.

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.

Have you always wanted to make your own greeting cards using techniques like rubber stamping and paper crafting? Join Chris Smith for a fun, energetic card making class!

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

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)! 

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!

Wild Ones is a national organization promoting environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities.

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. 

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.

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.

Children up to age five, along with their caregiver, are invited to join the North Central Michigan College hosted playgroup taking place at the library while construction is underway at the college. Why play with us?

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.

If you are a teen and enjoy learning about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), then come down to the Makerspace and join us as we learn about different topics.

Jane Austen is turning 250!!! What is an obstinate, headstrong girl to do? Celebrate! (within the boundaries of decorum, of course).

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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*