Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Creative Greeting Card Making

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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!

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Chess Tournament

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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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Wild Ones monthly meeting

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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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Teen STEAM

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Education

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
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.

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Jane Austen Birthday Bash!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Entertainment

Age Group:

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

Jane Austen is turning 250!!! What is an obstinate, headstrong girl to do? Celebrate! (within the boundaries of decorum, of course).

Winter Book Bundle, Ages 12-18, Registration: December 3-17, Bundle available after Dec. 26. Book "First & Then" by Emma Mills

PDL Teen Winter Book Bundle

All Day 12/17
Teen Space at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Education

Age Group:

Teens
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to get a book bundle, complete with YA book, craft kit, and snack! You can sign up on the library website, or call 231-758-3113.

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Apple User's Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Technology

Age Group:

Adults
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Lower Level 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. 

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Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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

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.

History Makers

2:00pm–2:45pm
Kids
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

This is History Makers! We will focus on someone from the past that has helped shape the future. Listen to a read aloud of a picture book biography and do a craft or activity based on the accomplishments of the person. 

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.

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*

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.

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library, Carnegie Building, Off Site

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.

New Year's Eve

10:00am–6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library
Description:

The library will be closed during the day on December 31, but join us from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for our New Year's Eve celebration!

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Petoskey District Library

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.

Wow on Wednesday

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Featuring a new craft, taste-test, or simple challenge each week. It’s a fun, screen-free time! Dropping in during the hour is okay.

Little Waves

10:30am–11:30am
Kids
Youth Programs, Entertainment
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs, Entertainment
Event Details:

A Musical Journey for Young Minds!

History Makers

2:00pm–2:45pm
Kids
Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

This is History Makers! We will focus on someone from the past that has helped shape the future. Listen to a read aloud of a picture book biography and do a craft or activity based on the accomplishments of the person. 

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.

Wow on Wednesday

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Featuring a new craft, taste-test, or simple challenge each week. It’s a fun, screen-free time! Dropping in during the hour is okay.

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*

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.

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.

Wow on Wednesday

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Featuring a new craft, taste-test, or simple challenge each week. It’s a fun, screen-free time! Dropping in during the hour is okay.

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.

Wow on Wednesday

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Featuring a new craft, taste-test, or simple challenge each week. It’s a fun, screen-free time! Dropping in during the hour is okay.

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.

Wow on Wednesday

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Featuring a new craft, taste-test, or simple challenge each week. It’s a fun, screen-free time! Dropping in during the hour is okay.

Among Us @ the Library!

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Community Events, Youth Programs, Entertainment
Open
Registration Required
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's play Among Us (in real life) at the library!