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Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music, puppets, flannelboard stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. All storytimes are different but they're all a lot of fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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

Wow on Wednesday

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Petoskey Film Series

7:00pm–9:30pm
Adults
Entertainment
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 "Adults" group

Lake Street Ensemble

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Club, Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Entertainment
Event Details:

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.

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

Petoskey Ukulele Players

12:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join the PUPs (Petoskey Ukulele Players), a group of amateur, self-taught musicians every Thursday afternoon from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. From Feb.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Board Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Board meets at 5:00pm on the fourth Thursday of each month, with exceptions in March and November. There is no meeting in December. Meetings are held in the lower level Classroom of the Library, 500 E Mitchell St unless otherwise noted.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Evening Playgroup

5:30pm–6:45pm
Early Childhood
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Event Details:

Play in your pajamas! The children's program room will be open for ages 0-5 and their caregiver(s) for an evening playgroup. 

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

Anime Club

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

French Conversation Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Education, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Entertainment
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 event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish Conversation Group

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Hola! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in Spanish in a casual and friendly environment, please join us!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Spring SAT Prep Course

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Education, Workshop
Closed
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Petoskey District Library to prepare for April SAT testing!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cabin Fever Bookstore Sale

12:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Friends of the Petoskey Library
Location: Petoskey District Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Petoskey Library
Event Details:

Chase away the winter blues with some new reading material! The Friends of the Petoskey Public Library invite you to their annual Cabin Fever Sale on March 1-7 in the bookstore on the Library's lower level.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Music Monday

10:00am–11:30am
Early Childhood
Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Play, move, and groove at Music Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, move around, and listen to some kid-friendly jams! Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cabin Fever Bookstore Sale

10:00am–7:00pm
All Ages
Friends of the Petoskey Library
Location: Petoskey District Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Petoskey Library
Event Details:

Chase away the winter blues with some new reading material! The Friends of the Petoskey Public Library invite you to their annual Cabin Fever Sale on March 1-7 in the bookstore on the Library's lower level.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Chess Club

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join other chess enthusiasts for our 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.

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

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

3:30pm–6:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Club
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Club
Event Details:

NOTE: Instead of meeting in the library's classroom for weekly chess practice, the Chess Club will be meeting at the Carnegie Building instead.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mysteries of the Blood Moon

6:00pm–6:45pm
All Ages
Community Events, Education
Open
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

On March 3rd between 4:00am-7:00am, a total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout North America.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cabin Fever Bookstore Sale

10:00am–7:00pm
All Ages
Friends of the Petoskey Library
Location: Petoskey District Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Petoskey Library
Event Details:

Chase away the winter blues with some new reading material! The Friends of the Petoskey Public Library invite you to their annual Cabin Fever Sale on March 1-7 in the bookstore on the Library's lower level.

This event is in the "Adults" group

MI Secretary of State Mobile Office Hours

10:30am–3:30pm
Adults
Community Events
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Petoskey District Library has announced that the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will be bringing its mobile office to the library on Tuesday, March 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music, puppets, flannelboard stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. All storytimes are different but they're all a lot of fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah Jongg

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

 

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO USE OF THE CLASSROOM FOR THE AARP TAX AIDE PROGRAM, MAH JONGG OPEN PLAY WILL BE HELD IN THE MAKERSPACE AREA ON THE LOWER LEVEL FROM FEB. 10 THROUGH APRIL 7.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Think Tank

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Club, Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Club, Education
Event Details:

The PDL Teen Think Tank is your opportunity to join with other teens to help plan and create the services, programs, and collections that you want in the library! There will be pizza and soft drinks as we get to know each other and share ideas.

Friends Annual Meeting

5:15pm–6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Purpose of Meeting. Please be specific. Is there is a cost for participants, or will products/services will be sold or marketed?

The Friends of the Petoskey Public Library will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, March 3, from 5:15pm-6:45pm in the Library’s Classroom. All members are encouraged to attend to hear committee reports and to discuss goals for the year.