Upcoming Events

Join Nikki as we begin our calligraphy journey! We will be working on learning lowercase letters. Worksheets will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own brush pens. Pens will be provided for those without.

Join us every Wednesday, starting at 7:00pm, in the upper level of the Carnegie Building for the Petoskey Film Series, the Library's weekly FREE movie showing that caters to an adult audience.

Why play with us?

Join the PUPs (Petoskey Ukulele Players), a group of amateur, self-taught musicians every Thursday afternoon from 12:30pm to 3:00pm in the Lower Level Classroom. The program is open to new members of all ages and skill levels.

Samba is a variation of the card game Canasta. The version of Samba played in the Library uses six 52-card decks plus 12 jokers. Each round takes around 30-60 minutes to play with players typically agreeing to play three rounds.

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)! 

Parlez-vous? Rejoignez-nous! (Do you speak? Join us!)

Get your creative juices flowing with local artist and illustrator Betsy Petersen on Friday, April 25, from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Carnegie Building!

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

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.

Join the Friends of the Petoskey Public Library on the fourth Monday of each month for their Carnegie Speaker Series

Why play with us?

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.

BOOK YOUR TIME TO READ

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

Heather with Declutter Bug will help you approach the cleaning out and organizing of your house, garage, office, or calendar.

Stop in and join our wonderful group of knitters and crocheters every Wednesday, from 1:00-3:00pm in the Library’s Large Meeting Room. This is for any age and level of expertise, though it’s best to have some basic skills.

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

Join us every Wednesday, starting at 7:00pm, in the upper level of the Carnegie Building for the Petoskey Film Series, the Library's weekly FREE movie showing that caters to an adult audience.

Why play with us?

Join the PUPs (Petoskey Ukulele Players), a group of amateur, self-taught musicians every Thursday afternoon from 12:30pm to 3:00pm in the Lower Level Classroom. The program is open to new members of all ages and skill levels.

In celebration of Law Day 2025, members of Emmet-Charlevoix Bar Association are once again hosting an “Ask the Lawyers” event at the Library on Thursday, May 1, in the Lower Level Classroom from 4:00-6:00pm.

Samba is a variation of the card game Canasta. The version of Samba played in the Library uses six 52-card decks plus 12 jokers. Each round takes around 30-60 minutes to play with players typically agreeing to play three rounds.