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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Featured Events

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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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Creative Greeting Card Making

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Lower Level Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

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!

Program placeholder thumbnail, green and white text "Wild Ones. Second Saturday of the Month. 10:30am-12:30pm" with image of grassy meadow as a background

Wild Ones monthly meeting

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Club, Education

Age Group:

Adults

Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Lower Level Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Club, Education

Event Details:

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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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

soft orange background. Text reads "Teen Maker Thursday. For ages 11-18. Join us in the Makerspace at 4:00pm for these fun projects!"

Teen Maker Thursday

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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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Time	Sun (11/23)	Mon (11/24)	Tue (11/25)	Wed (11/26)	Thu (11/27)	Fri (11/28)	Sat (11/29)
All Day					Closing Thanksgiving Holiday All Day 11/27–11/28 Branches: Petoskey District Library, Carnegie Building, Off Site
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?
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.
12 pm
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.
2 pm
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.
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 Family Game Night 4:30pm–6:30pm 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: Makerspace Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Entertainment Event Details: November is International Game Month and we at the library love a good game!
5 pm			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.	Closing Closing Early - Thanksgiving Holiday 5:00pm–11:00pm Branches: Petoskey District Library
6 pm
7 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group FOPPL Carnegie Speaker Series - Teaching Abroad & Raising 3rd Culture Kids 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.