Petoskey District Library

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Petoskey District Library
500 E Mitchell St
Petoskey, MI 49770
United States

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Mon-Thu: 10:00am-7:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

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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

Open

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

Open

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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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.

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Time	Sun (5/04)	Mon (5/05)	Tue (5/06)	Wed (5/07)	Thu (5/08)	Fri (5/09)	Sat (5/10)
10 am			This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Playgroup with NCMC 10:00am–11:30am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood Event Details: Why play with us?		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Playgroup with NCMC 10:00am–11:30am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood Event Details: Why play with us?		This event is in the "Adults" group CANCELED - Wild Ones monthly meeting 10:30am–12:30pm Adults Club, Education This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Lower Level Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Club, Education Event Details: NOTICE - The May meeting of Wild Ones will take place off-site from the library. All summer meeting dates will also take place outside at other locations.
11 am		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Nature Play 11:00am–11:30am Early Childhood Youth Programs This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Labyrinth Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Youth Programs Event Details: Nature Play is for toddlers and preschoolers who, with caregivers, will make observations outdoors. Children will be invited to touch, smell and get messy with natural objects. Weather permitting.
12 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group CANCELED - Petoskey Ukulele Players 12:30pm–3:00pm Adults Club, Entertainment This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Lower Level Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Club, Entertainment Event Details: NOTICE - THE MAY 8 PRACTICE AT THE LIBRARY HAS BEEN CANCELED AS THE GROUP HAS A PERFORMANCE AT ANOTHER LOCATION.
1 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Star Wars Day! 1:00pm–4:00pm Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Entertainment Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Lower Level Classroom Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: May the 4th be with you! Join us for an all ages Star Wars Event! Meet costumed Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion! There will also be trivia, food, games, and an opportunity to make your own lightsaber!		This event is in the "Adults" group Mah Jongg 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Entertainment This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Knitting Group 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Petoskey Chess Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Tweens, Teens Youth Programs, Club This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Kids" group Paws to Read 3:30pm–5:00pm Early Childhood, Kids Youth Programs This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids Program Type: Youth Programs Event Details: BOOK YOUR TIME TO READ!			This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Club This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Lower Level Classroom Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Club Event Details: Calling all tween/teen fans of anime and manga! Anime club is for fans in 7th-12th grades and features activities, snacks, and anime (of course)!
4 pm
5 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Creative Greeting Card Making 5:00pm–6:45pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Workshop Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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? Want to learn more techniques for rubber stamping and paper crafting? Join Chris Smith for an extraordinary card making class!	This event is in the "Adults" group French Conversation Group 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Club, Education This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Lower Level Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Club, Education Event Details: Parlez-vous? Rejoignez-nous! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in French in a casual and friendly environment, please join us!
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group A Third Place 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Entertainment This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Carnegie Building Room: Upper Carnegie Age Group: Adults Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: People ages 20-40 are invited to A Third Place on the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the upper level of the Carnegie Building from 6:30pm to 8:00pm during the months of March, April, and May.		This event is in the "Adults" group Estate Planning and Elder Law Workshop 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Workshop This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Carnegie Building Room: Upper Carnegie Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Join us in the upper level of the Carnegie Building for a free workshop on estate planning and elder law, provided by the attorneys at Petoskey's Bassett Murray Law Group.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Petoskey Film Series 7:00pm–9:30pm Adults Entertainment This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.