Week Calendar

Children up to age five, along with their caregiver, are invited to join the North Central Michigan College hosted playgroup taking place at the library while construction is underway at the college. Why play with us?

Children up to age five, along with their caregiver, are invited to join the North Central Michigan College hosted playgroup taking place at the library while construction is underway at the college. Why play with us?

September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Find us in the community for a Library Card Crawl.

Look for our tables during the week of September 15-19 at:

PLEASE NOTE --- THE SEPTEMBER 20 MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED!

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. 

September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Find us in the community for a Library Card Crawl.

Look for our tables during the week of September 15-19 at:

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.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Find us in the community for a Library Card Crawl.

Look for our tables during the week of September 15-19 at:

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.

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.

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.

Do you want to get a head start on your future? Taking the PSAT and SAT can help set you up for college success, and we want to help you!

This is History Makers! We will focus on someone from the past that has helped shape the future. Listen to a read aloud of a picture book biography and do a craft or activity based on the accomplishments of the person. 

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.

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)! 

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.

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*

September 18th: Quilled Art

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. 

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!

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.

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!

Join us on Monday, September 15, at 6:00pm in the upper level of the Carnegie Building, for "Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer" with Thomas J. Broxtermann, PhD.

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.

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.