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Image for New Year's Eve Celebration, in partnership with Crooked Tree Arts Center. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 6:00pm-9:00pm

New Year's Eve Celebration!

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Community Events

Age Group:

All Ages
Location: Petoskey District Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Petoskey District Library and Crooked Tree Arts Center on Wednesday, December 31, for this annual community event!

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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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
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.

two smiling young men behind a row of potato chip canisters. text reads "Teen Taste Challenge. Tuesday, January 6 Teen Space at 4 pm."

Teen Taste Challenge: Pringles Edition

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Entertainment

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Snacks these days have SO MANY FLAVORS! So which is the best???

Image with blue background and white lettering that says "Creative Greeting Card Making with Chris Smith." Also includes a tan-colored card with a blue heart and a green-colored card with a red flower.

Creative Greeting Card Making

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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!

Program placeholder thumbnail, green and white text "Wild Ones. Second Saturday of the Month. 10:30am-12:30pm" with image of grassy meadow as a background

Wild Ones monthly meeting

Saturday, January 10, 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.

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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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
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.

soft orange background. Text reads "Teen Maker Thursday. For ages 11-18. Join us in the Makerspace at 4:00pm for these fun projects!"

Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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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Chess Tournament

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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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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.

Petoskey Ukulele Players

12:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Entertainment
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.

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.

French Conversation Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Education, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

Parlez-vous? Rejoignez-nous! (Do you speak? Join us!) If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in French in a casual and friendly environment, please join us!

Great Decisions

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Second Floor Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

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

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.

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:

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!

Mah Jongg

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
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 UPPER LEVEL OF THE CARNEGIE BUILDING FROM FEBRUARY 10 THROUGH APRIL 7.

Library Board Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Board meets at 5:00pm on the fourth Thursday of each month, with exceptions in March and November. There is no meeting in December. Meetings are held in the lower level Classroom of the Library, 500 E Mitchell St unless otherwise noted.

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:

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!

Knitting Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Second Floor 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.

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.

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.

Petoskey Ukulele Players

12:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Entertainment
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.

French Conversation Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Education, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

Parlez-vous? Rejoignez-nous! (Do you speak? Join us!) If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in French in a casual and friendly environment, please join us!

Spanish Conversation Group

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Hola! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in Spanish in a casual and friendly environment, please join us!

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.

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:

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!

Mah Jongg

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Entertainment
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
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 UPPER LEVEL OF THE CARNEGIE BUILDING FROM FEBRUARY 10 THROUGH APRIL 7.

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:

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!

Knitting Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Second Floor 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.

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.

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.

Petoskey Ukulele Players

12:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Entertainment
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.