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storytime with images of kids participating

Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Early Childhood
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!

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Mah Jongg Tutorial

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about the popular game of Mah Jongg but haven't quite gotten the hang of how to play?

Petoskey Ukulele Players program image

Petoskey Ukulele Players

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Entertainment

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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.

Chicken Hatch-along program image

Chicken Hatch-along

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Education

Age Group:

Tweens
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

We are partnering again with Emmet County 4-H for our third Chicken Hatch-along, offering both young and not-so-young alike the opportunity to learn about embryology.

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Wild Ones monthly meeting

Saturday, March 14, 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, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Entertainment

Age Group:

Adults
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
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 MAKERSPACE AREA ON THE LOWER LEVEL FROM FEB. 10 THROUGH APRIL 7.

Paws to Read and gray poodle on blue background

Paws to Read

Tuesday, March 17, 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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CANCELLED - Heat Press Tutorial

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Makerspace's heat press to add words and designs to tote bags and more!

The Infra-Ordinary: All that Goes Unnoticed (writing workshop)

4:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Second Floor Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Petoskey District Library is partnering with Good Hart Artist Residency to offer a writing workshop with writer-in-residence Alecia Beymer.

Spring SAT Prep Course

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Education, Workshop
Closed
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Petoskey District Library to prepare for April SAT testing!

Creative Greeting Card Making

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
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!

Spring SAT Prep Course

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Education, Workshop
Closed
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Petoskey District Library to prepare for April SAT testing!

Improv at the Carnegie with The Dean's List

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Entertainment, Workshop
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Workshop
Event Details:

Wondering what improv is? Looking for a fresh idea for your non-profit fundraiser? How about an evening of laughter?

Easter Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Spring SAT Prep Course

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Education, Workshop
Closed
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Petoskey District Library to prepare for April SAT testing!

Creative Greeting Card Making

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
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!

Brush Calligraphy

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

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.

Creative Greeting Card Making

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
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!

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Pin Making

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

Join Nikki and learn how to use one of our most popular Makerspace tools! Learn to create pins, magnets, and key chains with our 1 inch, 2 inch, and 3 inch button makers. Registration is required. 

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.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

3D Printer Certification

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Education, Technology, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Online training not your style? Join Nikki for hands-on training on how to use the Makerspace's 3D printer.

*Program intended for Teens (13 and up) and Adults*

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Brush Calligraphy

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:

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.

Pin Making

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:

Join Nikki and learn how to use one of our most popular Makerspace tools! Learn to create pins, magnets, and key chains with our 1 inch, 2 inch, and 3 inch button makers. Registration is required. 

Bullet Journal Plan with Me

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

Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/26–11/27
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Make an Ornament

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Nikki as we create Christmas tree ornaments by filling a clear bulb, making a bell wreath, and decorating a foam Christmas tree! You bring the imagination and we'll provide materials. 

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library