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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.

graphic with Star Wars font that reads "Star Wars Day. May the 4th be with you." Text reads "Star Wars Trivia. An all ages event. Monday, May 4. 6:00pm-7:00pm. Classroom."

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.

background of colorful book spines with a drawing of Jane Austen centered. Text reads "Jane Austen Fan Club. Saturday, May 9. 2:00pm-3:30pm. Classroom."

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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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, May 12, 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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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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Storytime at Bayfront Park

1:00pm–1:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Storytime at Bayfront Park

1:00pm–1:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Storytime at Bayfront Park

1:00pm–1:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Storytime at Bayfront Park

1:00pm–1:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Storytime at Bayfront Park

1:00pm–1:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Storytime at Bayfront Park

1:00pm–1:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Storytime at Bayfront Park

1:00pm–1:30pm
Early Childhood, Kids
Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids
Program Type: Outreach, Youth Programs, Storytime
Event Details:

It's Storytime at the Bayfront Park Playground! The children's librarians will bring books, songs, and a parachute for early learning fun.  

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

Thanksgiving Holiday

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

Christmas Holiday

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

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library