Upcoming Events

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FOPPL Board Meeting

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly board meeting; second Thursday 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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).

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Petoskey Ukulele Players

12:30pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Club, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Club, 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. The program is open to new members of all ages and skill levels .

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

International Games Month: Learn Euchre!

5:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

Have you ever been invited to a game of Euchre and had to decline because you don't know how to play? Are you a transplant to Michigan who never heard of Euchre before living here (raises hand)? We are here to help you! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Samba Card Game

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

No dancing required! 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.

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

Anime Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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)! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Club, Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Education
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Straits Area Amateur Radio Club

10:00am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Club, Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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).

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

Petoskey Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Youth Programs, Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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. For more information about the club, please email Robert Bemben at rjbemben@gmail.com

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

FOPPL Speaker Series - History of Nub’s Nob

7:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Friends of the Petoskey Library
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Petoskey Library
Event Details:

Learn about the history of Emmet County’s Nub’s Nob Ski Resort during a presentation by Jim Bartlett on Monday, November 18, at 7:00pm, in the Carnegie Building upper level.

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

Teen STEM Kits

All Day
Tweens, Teens
Youth Programs, Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Youth Programs, Education
Event Details:

Teen Grab & Go: Watersheds

Kit available starting Tuesday, September 17th   

Teen Grab & Go: Bird Watching

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Page Turners Book Club

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Club
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club
Event Details:

The Page Turners Book Club typically meets on the third Tuesday of the month in the Large Meeting Room. Titles are selected quarterly by the participants. Join us for a discussion and refreshments inspired by the story!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Paws to Read

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bullet Journal Plan with Me

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Education
Open
Registration
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Let us help you set up your bullet journal or planner. All you need to bring is your notebook or planner and your favorite beverage. We will provide all kinds of supplies, resources and videos to give you inspiration.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Apple User's Group

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Technology
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Petoskey Film Series

7:00pm - 9:30pm
Adults
Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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).

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Petoskey Ukulele Players

12:30pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Club, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Club, 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. The program is open to new members of all ages and skill levels .

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*

September 19th: Air Dry Clay Pottery

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

Chess Tournament

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Petoskey Chess Club holds chess tournaments each month in the lower level classroom. The Swiss-style tournaments are rated by the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF).