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Chicken Hatch-along program image

Chicken Hatch-along

Tuesday, March 10, 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.

storytime with images of kids participating

Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 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!

Image for Mah Jongg Tutorial on Wednesday, March 11, 2pm-4pm, Classroom

Mah Jongg Tutorial

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about the popular game of Mah Jongg but haven't quite gotten the hang of how to play?

Petoskey Ukulele Players program image

Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, March 12, 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.

Chicken Hatch-along program image

Chicken Hatch-along

Thursday, March 12, 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.

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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.

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

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.

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Anime Club

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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)! 

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.

Lake Street Ensemble

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Club, Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Entertainment
Event Details:

String players of all abilities are welcome to join our small orchestra. The Lake Street Ensemble meets weekly at the Carnegie Building (upper level). Those attending play a variety of music and just have fun.

Anime Club

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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)! 

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.

Page Turners Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Second Floor Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club
Event Details:

The Page Turners Book Club typically meets on the second Tuesday of the month in the Large Meeting Room on the second floor. Titles are selected quarterly by the participants.

Lake Street Ensemble

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Club, Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Entertainment
Event Details:

String players of all abilities are welcome to join our small orchestra. The Lake Street Ensemble meets weekly at the Carnegie Building (upper level). Those attending play a variety of music and just have fun.

Anime Club

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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)! 

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.

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.

Lake Street Ensemble

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Club, Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Entertainment
Event Details:

String players of all abilities are welcome to join our small orchestra. The Lake Street Ensemble meets weekly at the Carnegie Building (upper level). Those attending play a variety of music and just have fun.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Lake Street Ensemble

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Club, Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Entertainment
Event Details:

String players of all abilities are welcome to join our small orchestra. The Lake Street Ensemble meets weekly at the Carnegie Building (upper level). Those attending play a variety of music and just have fun.

Anime Club

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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)! 

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.

Teen Think Tank

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Club, Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
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.

Lake Street Ensemble

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Club, Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Entertainment
Event Details:

String players of all abilities are welcome to join our small orchestra. The Lake Street Ensemble meets weekly at the Carnegie Building (upper level). Those attending play a variety of music and just have fun.

Anime Club

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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)! 

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.

Lake Street Ensemble

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Club, Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Entertainment
Event Details:

String players of all abilities are welcome to join our small orchestra. The Lake Street Ensemble meets weekly at the Carnegie Building (upper level). Those attending play a variety of music and just have fun.

Lake Street Ensemble

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Club, Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Entertainment
Event Details:

String players of all abilities are welcome to join our small orchestra. The Lake Street Ensemble meets weekly at the Carnegie Building (upper level). Those attending play a variety of music and just have fun.

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.

Lake Street Ensemble

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Club, Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Entertainment
Event Details:

String players of all abilities are welcome to join our small orchestra. The Lake Street Ensemble meets weekly at the Carnegie Building (upper level). Those attending play a variety of music and just have fun.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library