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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:

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 "All Ages" group.

Petoskey Ukulele Players

12:30pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Club, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
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. 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*

September 19th: Air Dry Clay Pottery

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

Chess Tournament

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Petoskey Chess Club holds chess tournaments each month in the lower level classroom. The Swiss-style tournaments are rated by the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Samba Card Game

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

No dancing required! Samba is a variation of the card game Canasta. The version of Samba played in the Library uses six 52-card decks plus 12 jokers.

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

Anime Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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 "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Club, Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Education
Event Details:

Parlez-vous? Rejoignez-nous! (Do you speak? Join us!)

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Saturday Book Showdown

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

It's a battle of two books. Two books will be read and only kids can decide who wins! A new twist on storytime with a voting component. For ages 3-7.

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

Petoskey Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Youth Programs, Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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. For more information about the club, please email Robert Bemben at rjbemben@gmail.com

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

FOPPL Speaker Series - History of Nub’s Nob (rescheduled from Nov. 18)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Friends of the Petoskey Library
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Petoskey Library
Event Details:

NOTE:  This program was originally scheduled for Monday, Nov. 18, but due to a scheduling conflict was moved to the following Monday.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg

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

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

International Games Month: Video Game Café

4:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

It is International Games Month and we are calling all video gamers! 

Join us for Video Game Café at 4pm in the Makerspace. We will have a variety of games for the Switch, plus snacks to keep you going! 

Library Board Meeting

5:00pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly board meting

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Paws to Read

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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.

Thanksgiving Holiday

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library, Carnegie Building, Off Site

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Building, Petoskey District Library, Off Site

Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Building, Petoskey District Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Homemade Holiday Craft Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Closed
Registration
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an extra special holiday creativity workshop on a Sunday afternoon with Betsy Petersen, Chelsey Hair, and Jodi Haven!

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

Petoskey Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Youth Programs, Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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. For more information about the club, please email Robert Bemben at rjbemben@gmail.com

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg

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

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.

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

Teen Advisory Board

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Youth Programs, Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Youth Programs, Club
Event Details:

The PDL Teen Advisory Board is your opportunity to join with other teens to help plan and create the services, programs, and collections that you want in the library! We ALWAYS welcome newcomers!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Petoskey Ukulele Players Sing-along

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Community Events, Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Entertainment
Event Details:

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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.