Week Calendar

Join us for a fun and inclusive Sensory Storytime designed for children ages 0–7 and their caregivers! This program features engaging stories, music, and movement.

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.

Nurture a love of reading and books and build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s).

Join Miss Lisa for play and discovery in the Children’s Program Room. Little ones 0-5 and their grown-ups can interact with toys and books that support early learning and development.  

BOOK YOUR TIME TO READ! Paws to Read this Summer with our furry friend, LadyAnnaBella. LadyAnnaBella will be here with her owner Sandra and they can't wait to hear stories.

Drop-in anytime from 12:00pm - 4:00pm to get crafty. 

Craft supplies will include stickers, pool noodles, and felt! See what surprises we have in store.
 

Join the PUPs (Petoskey Ukulele Players), a group of amateur, self-taught musicians every Thursday afternoon from 12:30pm to 3:00pm in the Lower Level Classroom. The program is open to new members of all ages and skill levels.

Meet Michigan-native wild creatures that use camouflage to make them go undetected in their surroundings.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO USE OF THE CLASSROOM FOR OTHER PROGRAMS ON JULY 15, JULY 22, AND JULY 29, MAH JONGG OPEN PLAY WILL BE HELD IN THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE CARNEGIE BUILDING OR, WEATHER-PERMITTING, MAY BE HELD OUTSIDE.

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.

Meet Michigan-native wild creatures that use camouflage to make them go undetected in their surroundings.

Join us this summer for hands on STEM exploration! We will meet in the Makerspace; the library provides all the supplies, just bring your curiosity! For the July 15 program, we'll be learning how to make ice cream in a bag!

Our Teen Makers will meet every third Thursday for a fun maker project!

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!

The Page Turners Book Club typically meets on the third Tuesday of the month in the Large Meeting Room. Titles are selected quarterly by the participants. Join us for a discussion and refreshments inspired by the story!

Play in your pajamas! Join the library for evening playgroup for ages 0-5. 

North Central Michigan College is graciously allowing use of their toys and educational materials and library staff will host.

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. 

Play in your pajamas! Join the library for evening playgroup for ages 0-5. 

North Central Michigan College is graciously allowing use of their toys and educational materials and library staff will host.

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.

Do you sing? Play an instrument? Write poetry? Dance? Paint? Make cookies or have some other creative gift?

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.