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Creative Greeting Card Making

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

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Arts & Crafts, Workshop

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Adults

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Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Lower Level Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

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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!

Chess Tournament

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building

Program Type:

Community Events, Youth Programs

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

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Location: Carnegie Building

Room: Upper Carnegie

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs

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Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.

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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

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Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Lower Level Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Club, Education

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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

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Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Education

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Lower Level Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology

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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.

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

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Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs, Education

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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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All Day			This event is in the "Teens" group Begin registration for PDL Teen Fall Book Bundles All Day Teens Arts & Crafts, Education This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education 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. This fall's book will be The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater.
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 taking place at the library while construction is underway at the college. 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 taking place at the library while construction is underway at the college. Why play with us?
11 am	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Early Childhood Storytime 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 Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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).		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Stories and Play 11:00am–11:30am Early Childhood Storytime 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 Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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.	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.			This event is in the "Teens" group SAT/PSAT Preparation workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens Education, Workshop 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: Lower Level Classroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: 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!
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3 pm	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Petoskey Chess Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Tweens, Teens Youth Programs, Club This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Lower Level Classroom Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Youth Programs, Club Event Details: 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.				This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Club This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Lower Level Classroom Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Club Event Details: 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)!
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Graphic Novel League 4:00pm–4:45pm Kids, Tweens Youth Programs This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Kids, Tweens Program Type: Youth Programs Event Details: Get pumped about these NEW GRAPHIC NOVELS on their release date. We will talk about the books and do an activity at each meeting. Graphic Novel League, unite!	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Brush Calligraphy 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Nikki as we begin our calligraphy journey! We will be working on learning lowercase letters. Worksheets will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own brush pens. Pens will be provided for those without.
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.		Reservation Library Board Meeting 5:00pm–6:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Lower Level Classroom Purpose of Meeting. Please be specific. Is there is a cost for participants, or will products/services will be sold or marketed? monthly board meeting 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 "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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Tournament 6:00pm–8:00pm Tweens, Teens This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Carnegie Building Room: Upper Carnegie Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Petoskey Chess Club holds its monthly chess tournaments at the Carnegie Building.
7 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group FOPPL Carnegie Speaker Series - Maestro Libor Ondras 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 for their Carnegie Speaker Series. For the September 22 program, we'll be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra!		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.

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