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Kids Yoga

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

We’re excited to offer a kid-friendly yoga program for ages 3-5, along with their caregiver. Roberta Neumann, author of I am me! I love me!

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

French Conversation Group

4:30pm–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 "Early Childhood" group

Outdoor Storytime

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

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Playgroup with NCMC

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

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?

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Sensory Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Kids
Storytime
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and inclusive Sensory Storytime designed for children ages 0–7 and their caregivers! This program features engaging stories, music, and movement.

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

Michigan Camouflaged Wildlife

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Youth Programs, Education
Full
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Programs, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Michigan-native wild creatures that use camouflage to make them go undetected in their surroundings.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah Jongg

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO USE OF THE CLASSROOM FOR OTHER PROGRAMS ON JULY 15, JULY 22, AND JULY 29, MAH JONGG OPEN PLAY WILL BE HELD IN THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE CARNEGIE BUILDING OR, WEATHER-PERMITTING, MAY BE HELD OUTSIDE.

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

Michigan Camouflaged Wildlife

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Youth Programs, Education
Open
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Programs, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Michigan-native wild creatures that use camouflage to make them go undetected in their surroundings.

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

Teen Summer STEM Lab

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education, Technology
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! For the July 15 program, we'll be learning how to make ice cream in a bag!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Page Turners Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Second Floor Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club
Event Details:

The Page Turners Book Club typically meets on the third Tuesday of the month in the Large Meeting Room. Titles are selected quarterly by the participants. Join us for a discussion and refreshments inspired by the story!

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! Join the library for evening playgroup for ages 0-5. 

North Central Michigan College is graciously allowing use of their toys and educational materials and library staff will host.

This event is in the "Adults" group

A Third Place

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Stories and Play on Wednesday

11:00am–11:45am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Lisa for play and discovery in the Children’s Program Room. Little ones 0-5 and their grown-ups can interact with toys and books that support early learning and development.  

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Paws to Read

12:30pm–2:00pm
Early Childhood, Kids, Tweens
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

BOOK YOUR TIME TO READ! Paws to Read this Summer with our furry friend, LadyAnnaBella. LadyAnnaBella will be here with her owner Sandra and they can't wait to hear stories.

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 "Adults" group

Apple User's Group

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

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. 

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 "Early Childhood" group

Playgroup with NCMC

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

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?

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

Drop-in Crafts

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Drop-in anytime from 12:00pm - 4:00pm to get crafty. 

Craft supplies will include stickers, pool noodles, and felt! See what surprises we have in store.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Petoskey Ukulele Players

12:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Club, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, 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 in the Lower Level Classroom. The program is open to new members of all ages and skill levels.

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

Teen Maker Thursday

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education
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

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! Join the library for evening playgroup for ages 0-5. 

North Central Michigan College is graciously allowing use of their toys and educational materials and library staff will host.

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

Creative Cafe

6:30pm–9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Community Events
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Labyrinth
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Do you sing? Play an instrument? Write poetry? Dance? Paint? Make cookies or have some other creative gift?

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

French Conversation Group

4:30pm–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!