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Wild Ones monthly meeting

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Club, Education

Age Group:

Adults
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Education
Event Details:

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

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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Entertainment

Age Group:

Adults
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.

Paws to Read and gray poodle on blue background

Paws to Read

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Department at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Youth Programs

Age Group:

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

Paws to Read this spring with Mikko, an adorable standard poodle who is a therapy dog. She will be here with her owner Diana and they can’t wait to hear stories.  No sign up necessary.

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Teen STEAM

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Education

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

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.

Chicken Hatch-along program image

Chicken Hatch-along

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Education

Age Group:

Tweens
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

We are partnering again with Emmet County 4-H for our third Chicken Hatch-along, offering both young and not-so-young alike the opportunity to learn about embryology.

Rose colored background with transparent fingerprints. Cover of the book "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" on the left side. Text reads "Spring Book Bundle. Ages 12-18. Register between March 4-18; Pick up your bundle on or after March 26 at the Teen Desk."

PDL Teen Spring Book Bundle

All Day 3/18
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Education

Age Group:

Teens
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to get a book bundle, complete with YA book, craft kit, and snack! You can sign up on the library website, or call 231-758-3113.

storytime with images of kids participating

Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Early Childhood
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!

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Little Waves

10:30am–11:30am
Kids
Youth Programs, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs, Entertainment
Event Details:

A Musical Journey for Young Minds!

Paws to Read

3:30pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Paws to Read this spring with Mikko, an adorable standard poodle who is a therapy dog. She will be here with her owner Diana and they can’t wait to hear stories.  No sign up necessary.

Paws to Read

3:30pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Paws to Read this spring with Mikko, an adorable standard poodle who is a therapy dog. She will be here with her owner Diana and they can’t wait to hear stories.  No sign up necessary.

Cafe at the Edge of the Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Booger stew, bag of bats, and farts, too!

Rene & Glumfoot in The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods and Rene & Glumfoot in the Cave Downwind of the Café are the inspiration for this wildly fun and gross event.

Paws to Read

3:30pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Paws to Read this spring with Mikko, an adorable standard poodle who is a therapy dog. She will be here with her owner Diana and they can’t wait to hear stories.  No sign up necessary.

Easter Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Paws to Read

3:30pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Paws to Read this spring with Mikko, an adorable standard poodle who is a therapy dog. She will be here with her owner Diana and they can’t wait to hear stories.  No sign up necessary.

Little Waves

10:30am–11:30am
Kids
Youth Programs, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs, Entertainment
Event Details:

A Musical Journey for Young Minds!

Paws to Read

3:30pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Paws to Read this spring with Mikko, an adorable standard poodle who is a therapy dog. She will be here with her owner Diana and they can’t wait to hear stories.  No sign up necessary.

Paws to Read

3:30pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Paws to Read this spring with Mikko, an adorable standard poodle who is a therapy dog. She will be here with her owner Diana and they can’t wait to hear stories.  No sign up necessary.

Flower Frogs for Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Let's think spring and play with flowers!  A flower frog helps make lovely arrangements so we'll create our own with air dry clay. 

Paws to Read

3:30pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Paws to Read this spring with Mikko, an adorable standard poodle who is a therapy dog. She will be here with her owner Diana and they can’t wait to hear stories.  No sign up necessary.

Star Wars Trivia!

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

Star Wars Trivia on Star Wars Day!

Star Wars fans of all ages are invited to test their knowledge of all things Star Wars! Prizes will be given for those who demonstrate mastery of the force.

Dear Street

3:30pm–4:15pm
Kids
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

For ages 4-8 and their adults

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Storytime at Bayfront Park

1:00pm–1:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Storytime at Bayfront Park

1:00pm–1:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Storytime at Bayfront Park

1:00pm–1:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Storytime at Bayfront Park

1:00pm–1:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Storytime at Bayfront Park

1:00pm–1:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Storytime at Bayfront Park

1:00pm–1:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Storytime at Bayfront Park

1:00pm–1:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library