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?

Stop by the library for candy and walk through the labyrinth to read Creepy Carrots and get a not-so-scary fright! 

Hola! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in Spanish in a casual and friendly environment, please join us!

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.

Join us at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 25, in the upper level of the Carnegie Building for a presentation and discussion on Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians' newest book

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.

Nature Discovery will bring live snakes to the lobby! Michigan is home to 17 species of snakes. Nature Discovery will talk about fears and misconceptions and share info about snake biology and ecology.

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!

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.

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 .

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.

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!

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.

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

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.