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This event is in the "Kids" group

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Wow on Wednesday

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Featuring a new craft, taste-test, or simple challenge each week. It’s a fun, screen-free time! Dropping in during the hour is okay.

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*

March 19th: Mini Zen Gardens

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

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

3:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Youth Programs, Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Wow on Wednesday

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Featuring a new craft, taste-test, or simple challenge each week. It’s a fun, screen-free time! Dropping in during the hour is okay.

This event is in the "Kids" group

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. 

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

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

3:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Youth Programs, Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Wow on Wednesday

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Featuring a new craft, taste-test, or simple challenge each week. It’s a fun, screen-free time! Dropping in during the hour is okay.

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

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

3:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Youth Programs, Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

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

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

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

3:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Youth Programs, Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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.

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

Minute to Win It!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Community Events, Youth Programs, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of fast-paced games and challenges! There will be prizes for those who rise to the occasion.

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

Read, Write, Grow!

3:00pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Join WCMU and the Michigan Learning Channel for a spring literacy celebration filled with books, creativity, and hands-on activities that help young imaginations grow - featuring special guest Carl the Collector from PBS KIDS!

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

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

3:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Youth Programs, Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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.

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*

March 19th: Mini Zen Gardens

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

2026 PDL Chess Tournament

1:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Community Events, Youth Programs
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs
Event Details:

The 2026 PDL Chess Championship will take place on Saturday, May 23, at the Carnegie Building, beginning at 1:00pm.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Open Play Monday

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

Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.

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

Petoskey Chess Club (Youth)

3:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Youth Programs, Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Evening Open Play

5:30pm–6:45pm
Early Childhood
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Play in your pajamas! The children's program room will be open for ages 0-5 and their caregiver(s) for an evening of play.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Evening Open Play

5:30pm–6:45pm
Early Childhood
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Play in your pajamas! The children's program room will be open for ages 0-5 and their caregiver(s) for an evening of play.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Open Play Monday

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

Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.