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National Library Week Pop-Up at Malted Vinyl

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Community Events, Entertainment

Age Group:

Adults
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Entertainment
Event Details:

In celebration of National Library Week, the Library is heading downtown to spin tracks from our brand-new vinyl collection (created with funds donated by the Friends of the Petoskey Library).

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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

Paws to Read and gray poodle on blue background

Paws to Read

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Department at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Youth Programs

Age Group:

Early Childhood, Kids
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Paws to Read this spring with Mikko, an adorable standard poodle who is a therapy dog. She will be here with her owner Diana and they can’t wait to hear stories.  No sign up necessary.

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Ask The Lawyers

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building

Program Type:

Community Events

Age Group:

Adults
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

In celebration of Law Day 2026, members of Emmet-Charlevoix Bar Association are once again hosting an “Ask the Lawyers” event on Friday, May 1, on the upper level of the Carnegie Building from 4:00-6:00pm.

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Star Wars Trivia!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Entertainment

Age Group:

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

Star Wars Trivia on Star Wars Day!

Star Wars fans of all ages are invited to test their knowledge of all things Star Wars! Prizes will be given for those who demonstrate mastery of the force.

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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

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Wild Ones monthly meeting

Saturday, May 9, 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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Jane Austen Fan Club

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Entertainment

Age Group:

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

Jane Austen fans, unite! 

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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!

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!

Community Resource Pop Up with MDHHS

10:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Community Events, Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Education
Event Details:

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will be available in the lobby to offer resources and answer questions on environmental health education, particularly geared toward the warmer weather months. 

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!

Wild Ones monthly meeting

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Club, Education
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.

Spanish Conversation Group

5:30pm–6:30pm
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!

Climate Driven Migration: What It Means for Communities Like Ours

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

The Library is partnering with the League of Women Voters of Northern Lower Michigan for a public forum and a presentation by Scott Drinkall, a policy advisor and d

North-South Passenger Rail Project

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Outreach, Education
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Education
Event Details:

Broad support from the community and funders has allowed Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities to press for passenger rail between north and south Michigan.

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!

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.

Teen STEAM

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Education
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.

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*

March 19th: Mini Zen Gardens

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!

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

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!

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.

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

5:30pm–6:30pm
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!

Bullet Journal Plan with Me

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
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.

French Conversation Group

4:30pm–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!

Summer Teen STEAM

4:00pm–4:45pm
Teens
Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: 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.

Teen Maker Thursday

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: 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 grades 7-12, please*

June 18th: Pony Bead Axolotl's

Analog Friday

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Education, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us every Friday this summer for a good time without devices! Analog Fridays are an opportunity to explore ways to learn, make, and have fun without a phone or tablet. Each Friday will have a variety of analog activities on a theme.