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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Featured Events

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Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 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

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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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High School Study Labs

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 6:30pm

Teen Space at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Education

Age Group:

Teens

Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Education

Event Details:

Finals are coming! Get ready for finals at the library!

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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, January 20, 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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Teen STEAM

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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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Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Early Childhood

Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Childhood

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music, puppets, flannelboard stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. All storytimes are different but they're all a lot of fun!

teens on books reading. text reads "high school study labs in teen area. January 20, 21, and 22 12:30pm until 6:30pm. study labs are for high school students to study for exams."

High School Study Labs

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 6:30pm

Teen Space at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Education

Age Group:

Teens

Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Education

Event Details:

Finals are coming! Get ready for finals at the library!

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Apple User's Group

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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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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.