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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Entertainment

Age Group:

Adults
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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.

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Notorious! True Crime Trivia

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Entertainment

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention true crime connoisseurs! Pit your knowledge of whodunit against others and get prizes!

Come on your own, or come with a team of sleuths, all are welcome!

storytime with images of kids participating

Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 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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Music Monday

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Entertainment

Age Group:

Early Childhood
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.

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Motown Monday

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Education, Entertainment

Age Group:

All Ages
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us in the lower level where we will celebrate Black History Month with Motown Mondays! Each week will spotlight a specific group and their musical contributions, along with music to sing and dance along to.

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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Entertainment

Age Group:

Adults
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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.

storytime with images of kids participating

Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 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, February 5, 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.

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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!

Motown Monday

4:00pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us in the lower level where we will celebrate Black History Month with Motown Mondays! Each week will spotlight a specific group and their musical contributions, along with music to sing and dance along to.

Staff In-service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Great Decisions

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Second Floor Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.

Motown Monday

4:00pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us in the lower level where we will celebrate Black History Month with Motown Mondays! Each week will spotlight a specific group and their musical contributions, along with music to sing and dance along to.

Spanish Conversation Group

5:30pm–6:30pm
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!

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!

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.

Motown Monday

4:00pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us in the lower level where we will celebrate Black History Month with Motown Mondays! Each week will spotlight a specific group and their musical contributions, along with music to sing and dance along to.

Teen STEAM

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
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.

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*

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!

Straits Area Amateur Radio Club

10:15am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Club, Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Club, Education
Event Details:

The Straits Area Amateur Radio Club has existed since 1950, serving northern lower Michigan and southeastern upper peninsula. The SAARC is dedicated to providing reliable emergency communications and supporting local community events.

Spring SAT Prep Course

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Education, Workshop
Open
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!

Great Decisions

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Second Floor Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.

Motown Monday

4:00pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us in the lower level where we will celebrate Black History Month with Motown Mondays! Each week will spotlight a specific group and their musical contributions, along with music to sing and dance along to.

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!

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!

Spring SAT Prep Course

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Education, Workshop
Open
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!

Mysteries of the Blood Moon

6:00pm–6:45pm
All Ages
Community Events, Education
Upcoming
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.

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.

Begin registration for PDL Teen Spring Book Bundles

All Day
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
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.

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!

Spring SAT Prep Course

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Education, Workshop
Open
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!