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?

This is a 15-minute introduction to the Body Safety Class, presented by the local Child Abuse Prevention & Education Council. Learn about safe/unsafe touches, body privacy, and speak up. 

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. 

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.

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.

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)! 

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!

Reading out loud helps kids become better readers! Suki, an adorable certified therapy dog, will be at the library to listen to kids read stories on Tuesdays in October and November beginning October 7th .

Join Nikki and learn how to use one of our most popular Makerspace tools! Learn to create pins, magnets, and key chains with our 1 inch, 2 inch, and 3 inch button makers. Registration is required.

Celebrate Freedom to Read Week with a fun trivia filled night!

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 in the upper level of the Carnegie Building on Monday, October 6, at 6:00pm, for a presentation by historian David Kaplan on the life of Captain Edward J.

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.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Petoskey District Library! Join us for "A Night at the Library" on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

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.

Get your creative juices flowing with local artist and illustrator Betsy Petersen on Friday, October 10, from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Carnegie Building!