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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Teen STEAM

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Makerspace at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Education

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Education

Event Details:

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.

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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

Event Details:

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.

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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

Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Lower Level Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

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.

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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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Time	Sun (11/09)	Mon (11/10)	Tue (11/11)	Wed (11/12)	Thu (11/13)	Fri (11/14)	Sat (11/15)
10 am							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Straits Area Amateur Radio Club 10:15am–12:30pm Teens, Adults Club, Education 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: Club, Education Event Details: The Straits Area Amateur Radio Club has existed since 1950, serving northern lower Michigan and southeastern upper peninsula. The SAARC is dedicated to providing reliable emergency communications and supporting local community events.
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12 pm
1 pm
2 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Exploring Creativity with Betsy 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts, 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: Carnegie Building Room: Upper Carnegie Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special Exploring Creativity program with local artist and illustrator Betsy Petersen on Saturday, November 15, beginning at 2:00pm in the upper level of the Carnegie Building!
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 Thank a Veteran Card Making 3:30pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Arts & Crafts, Community Events 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: Makerspace Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events Event Details: Celebrate Veteran's Day by making cards thanking veterans for their service! We will supply all the needed materials, just bring yourself and your creativity.			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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Table Top Café 4:00pm–6:00pm Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Community Events, Entertainment This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Lower Level Classroom Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Entertainment Event Details: November is International Games Month and we at the library love a good game!
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Spanish Conversation Group 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults Education 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 Event Details: Hola! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in Spanish in a casual and friendly environment, please join us!			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 CANCELED - Chess Tournament 6:00pm–8:00pm Tweens, Teens Community Events, Youth Programs 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 Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs Event Details: ***NOTICE - Due to extra time involved by our players in preparing for upcoming tournaments downstate, the November 13 monthly chess tournament has been canceled.