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Makerspace Open House

All Day 12/9
Makerspace at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Education, Technology

Age Group:

All Ages
Location: Petoskey District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Education, Technology
Event Details:

This December's Feature of the Month is our awesome Makerspace! 

Image with blue background and white lettering that says "Creative Greeting Card Making with Chris Smith." Also includes a tan-colored card with a blue heart and a green-colored card with a red flower.

Creative Greeting Card Making

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Lower Level Classroom at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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!

Chess Tournament program image. Light tan background with dark blue lettering which reads "For Young People Ages 8-18. Chess Tournament. 6:00pm-8:00pm, Carnegie Building (across from the library on upper level). USCF membership required to participate."

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
Location: Carnegie Building
Room: Upper Carnegie
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Youth Programs
Event Details:

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

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, December 13, 2025 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.

Thumbnail image with black border and light tan background. Text on the image reads "Learn a topic. Do a project. STEAM. Projects intended for ages 11-18. Tuesday. 4:00pm. Makerspace"

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
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
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 Users Club program image

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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