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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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.

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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*

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, January 15, 2026 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.

teens on books reading. text reads "high school study labs in teen area. January 20, 21, and 22 12:30pm until 6:30pm. study labs are for high school students to study for exams."

High School Study Labs

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 6:30pm

Teen Space at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Education

Age Group:

Teens

Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Education

Event Details:

Finals are coming! Get ready for finals at the library!

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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, January 20, 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 STEAM

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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.

teens on books reading. text reads "high school study labs in teen area. January 20, 21, and 22 12:30pm until 6:30pm. study labs are for high school students to study for exams."

High School Study Labs

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 6:30pm

Teen Space at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Education

Age Group:

Teens

Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Education

Event Details:

Finals are coming! Get ready for finals at the library!

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Apple User's Group

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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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Time	Sun (3/29)	Mon (3/30)	Tue (3/31)	Wed (4/01)	Thu (4/02)	Fri (4/03)	Sat (4/04)
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 Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music, puppets, flannelboard stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. All storytimes are different but they're all a lot of fun!	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Early Childhood Storytime This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime introduces your child to books, rhymes, music, puppets, flannelboard stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. All storytimes are different but they're all a lot of fun!	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Raising Kids in a Digital World with Sesame Street 11:00am–11:45am Early Childhood Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs Event Details: Raising Kids in a Digital World is a fun, 45-minute program where children and their parents or caregivers can explore healthy digital habits together through storytime, creativity, and movement — guided by the beloved Sesame Street characters you This event is in the "Adults" group Lake Street Ensemble 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Club, Entertainment This event is in the "Adults" group Location: Carnegie Building Room: Upper Carnegie Age Group: Adults Program Type: Club, Entertainment Event Details: 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.
12 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Petoskey Ukulele Players 12:30pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Entertainment This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Join the PUPs (Petoskey Ukulele Players), a group of amateur, self-taught musicians every Thursday afternoon from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. From Feb.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Mah Jongg 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Entertainment This event is in the "Adults" group Location: Carnegie Building Room: Upper Carnegie Age Group: Adults Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO USE OF THE CLASSROOM FOR THE AARP TAX AIDE PROGRAM, MAH JONGG OPEN PLAY WILL BE HELD IN THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE CARNEGIE BUILDING FROM FEBRUARY 10 THROUGH APRIL 7.	This event is in the "Adults" group Knitting Group 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group 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		This event is in the "Kids" group Cafe at the Edge of the Library 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs This event is in the "Kids" group Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs Event Details: Booger stew, bag of bats, and farts, too! Rene & Glumfoot in The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods and Rene & Glumfoot in the Cave Downwind of the Café are the inspiration for this wildly fun and gross event.
3 pm		This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Petoskey Chess Club (Youth) 3:30pm–5:30pm Tweens, Teens Youth Programs, Club This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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 Wow on Wednesday 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs This event is in the "Tweens" group Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Tween Space Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs Event Details: Featuring a new craft, taste-test, or simple challenge each week. It’s a fun, screen-free time! Dropping in during the hour is okay.
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Evening Playgroup 5:30pm–6:45pm Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood Event Details: Play in your pajamas! The children's program room will be open for ages 0-5 and their caregiver(s) for an evening playgroup.		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Evening Playgroup 5:30pm–6:45pm Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood Event Details: Play in your pajamas! The children's program room will be open for ages 0-5 and their caregiver(s) for an evening playgroup.	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 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
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Petoskey Film Series 7:00pm–9:30pm Adults Entertainment This event is in the "Adults" group Location: Carnegie Building Room: Upper Carnegie Age Group: Adults Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: 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.