Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Creative Greeting Card Making

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to make your own greeting cards using techniques like rubber stamping and paper crafting? Join Chris Smith for a fun, energetic card making class!

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Chess Tournament

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building

Program Type:

Community Events, Youth Programs

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

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Wild Ones monthly meeting

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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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Teen STEAM

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Education

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
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.

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Jane Austen Birthday Bash!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Entertainment

Age Group:

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

Jane Austen is turning 250!!! What is an obstinate, headstrong girl to do? Celebrate! (within the boundaries of decorum, of course).

Winter Book Bundle, Ages 12-18, Registration: December 3-17, Bundle available after Dec. 26. Book "First & Then" by Emma Mills

PDL Teen Winter Book Bundle

All Day 12/17
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.

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Apple User's Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Technology

Age Group:

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

Join other Mac (Macbook, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch) users to share and learn from each other in a friendly environment. We will learn about peripherals, software, features, and how to use them properly. 

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Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
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*

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Community Weaving

10:00am–5:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Community Weaving

12:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Community Weaving

10:00am–7:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Community Weaving

10:00am–7:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Notorious! True Crime Trivia

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Community Events, Entertainment
Open
Registration Required
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!

Community Weaving

10:00am–7:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Community Weaving

10:00am–7:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

Community Weaving

10:00am–6:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Use your heart and your hands for a community weaving project this January. Jasmine Petrie from Howl at the Loom will warp a loom and will provide weft materials.

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.

Among Us @ the Library!

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Community Events, Youth Programs, Entertainment
Open
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's play Among Us (in real life) at the library!

Staff In-service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library, Carnegie Building

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.

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.

Chess Tournament

6:00pm–8:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Community Events, Youth Programs
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

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.

Chess Tournament

6:00pm–8:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Community Events, Youth Programs
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

Easter Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Chess Tournament

6:00pm–8:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Community Events, Youth Programs
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

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

Petoskey Open Chess Classic

8:00am–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Community Events
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Mark your calendars to participate in the fourth annual Petoskey Open Chess Classic on June 20 for ages 8 and up, including adults. Check out all the details below and get registered now! 

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Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

FOPPL Summer Used Book Sale

10:00am–7:00pm
All Ages
Community Events, Friends of the Petoskey Library
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Friends of the Petoskey Library
Event Details:

The Friends' Summer Used Book Sale is July 23-25 in the Library's Lower Level Classroom. Find a huge selection of science, self-help, kids' books, cookbooks, fiction, fantasy, sports, spiritual, history, humor, vintage and valued.

FOPPL Summer Used Book Sale

10:00am–6:00pm
All Ages
Community Events, Friends of the Petoskey Library
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Friends of the Petoskey Library
Event Details:

The Friends' Summer Used Book Sale is July 23-25 in the Library's Lower Level Classroom. Find a huge selection of science, self-help, kids' books, cookbooks, fiction, fantasy, sports, spiritual, history, humor, vintage and valued.