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Cafe at the Edge of the Library on tan background

Cafe at the Edge of the Library

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs

Age Group:

Kids
Location: Petoskey District Library
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.

Image for program titled "Northern Michigan Ice Storm: One Year Later" on Monday, March 30, at 6:00pm, Carnegie Building - Upper Level

Northern Michigan Ice Storm: One Year Later

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building

Program Type:

Community Events

Age Group:

All Ages
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

The early spring ice storm of 2025 was a weather event that northern Michiganders won't forget any time soon.

Image for weekly Mah Jongg program, light blue lettering on a darker blue background

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, March 31, 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 31, 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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Microsoft Excel

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Education, Technology

Age Group:

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

This 4-week tutorial is a basic guide to Excel, a spreadsheet program to store, organize, and analyze information. Learn how to create formulas and charts, use functions, format cells, and do more with your spreadsheets.

storytime with images of kids participating

Storytime

Wednesday, April 1, 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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Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Entertainment

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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.

Image for program titled "Improv Night with The Dean's List" on Thursday, April 2, at 7:00pm, Carnegie Building

Improv at the Carnegie with The Dean's List

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building

Program Type:

Entertainment, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Workshop
Event Details:

Wondering what improv is? Looking for a fresh idea for your non-profit fundraiser? How about an evening of laughter?

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Cafe at the Edge of the Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
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.

Wild Ones monthly meeting

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Club, Education
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.

Wild Ones monthly meeting

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Club, Education
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.

Butt or Face with Nature Discovery

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Youth Programs, Education
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Programs, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Butt or Face with Nature Discovery

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Youth Programs, Education
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Programs, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

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