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, 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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Teen Taste Challenge: Pringles Edition

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Teen Space at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Entertainment

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Entertainment

Event Details:

Snacks these days have SO MANY FLAVORS! So which is the best???

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Creative Greeting Card Making

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Open

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!

Program placeholder thumbnail, green and white text "Wild Ones. Second Saturday of the Month. 10:30am-12:30pm" with image of grassy meadow as a background

Wild Ones monthly meeting

Saturday, January 10, 2026 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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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

soft orange background. Text reads "Teen Maker Thursday. For ages 11-18. Join us in the Makerspace at 4:00pm for these fun projects!"

Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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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Time	Sun (9/07)	Mon (9/08)	Tue (9/09)	Wed (9/10)	Thu (9/11)	Fri (9/12)	Sat (9/13)
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group MI Secretary of State Mobile Office Hours 10:30am–3:30pm Adults Community Events This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Petoskey District Library has announced that the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will be bringing its mobile office to the library on Monday, September 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.					This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Driver Safety Course 10:30am–5:00pm Adults Education 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: First Floor Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education Registration Required Event Details: Learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s challenging driving environment.
11 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Lake Street Ensemble 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Club, 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: Club, Entertainment Event Details: String players of all abilities are welcome to join our small orchestra. The Lake Street Ensemble meets weekly at the Carnegie Building (upper level). Those attending play a variety of music and just have fun.
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.
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3 pm
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Page Turners Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Club 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: Club Event Details: The Page Turners Book Club typically meets on the second 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!	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Emlia Acres Posy Bouquets 5:00pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join Petoskey District Library and Emlia Acres as we celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday! In honor of the birthday lady, we will be learning how to make a posy bouquet. Posy bouquets were a social must in the Regency and Victorian eras.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group French Conversation Group 5:00pm–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!
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Ranked Choice Voting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Education 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: Education Event Details: Learn more about the effort underway to put an initiative on an upcoming election ballot to pass ranked choice voting in Michigan.
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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Exploring Creativity with Betsy 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: Carnegie Building Room: Upper Carnegie Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Get your creative juices flowing with local artist and illustrator Betsy Petersen on Friday, September 12, from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Carnegie Building!