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 (8/24)	Mon (8/25)	Tue (8/26)	Wed (8/27)	Thu (8/28)	Fri (8/29)	Sat (8/30)
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: Children up to age five, along with their caregiver, are invited to join the North Central Michigan College hosted playgroup. 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: Children up to age five, along with their caregiver, are invited to join the North Central Michigan College hosted playgroup. Why play with us?
11 am
12 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group 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: 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.
1 pm			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				This event is in the "Teens" group Back to School Tote Bags! 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens Arts & Crafts, Education, Technology Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Come on down to the Makerspace and make your own back to school tote bag! We will be using the Makerspace heat press, so there will be a tutorial first to learn how to use this machine.
3 pm
4 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group French Conversation Group 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens, Adults Education, Entertainment This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Education, Entertainment Event Details: 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!
5 pm			This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Evening Playgroup 5:30pm–6:45pm 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: 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.		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Evening Playgroup 5:30pm–6:45pm 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: 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.
6 pm
7 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group FOPPL Carnegie Series - Protecting Freshwater Resources 7:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Friends of the Petoskey Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Carnegie Building Room: Upper Carnegie Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Friends of the Petoskey Library Event Details: Join the Friends of the Petoskey Public Library on the fourth Monday of each month, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, for their Carnegie Speaker Series in the upper level of the Carnegie Building (across the street from the Library).		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.