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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Placeholder image for Little Waves program "A Musical Journey for Young Minds" by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra

Little Waves

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Department at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Youth Programs, Entertainment

Age Group:

Kids

Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Youth Programs, Entertainment

Event Details:

A Musical Journey for Young Minds!

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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Singing Workshop with Annie Bacon

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Upper Carnegie at Carnegie Building

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Location: Carnegie Building

Room: Upper Carnegie

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Library is partnering with Good Hart Artist Residency to offer a fantastic singing workshop with Annie Bacon, artist-in-residence at GHAR during January.

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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*

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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Time	Sun (5/10)	Mon (5/11)	Tue (5/12)	Wed (5/13)	Thu (5/14)	Fri (5/15)	Sat (5/16)
11 am				This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Outdoor Messy Play 11:00am–11:30am Early Childhood Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Labyrinth Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: For toddlers and preschoolers and their grown up(s). Kids can explore their senses while getting messy. Activities might include water, paint, shaving cream, and scents.	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
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: 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 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 (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 This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club 3:30pm–4:45pm Tweens, Teens 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: 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
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Page Turners Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Club This event is in the "Adults" group Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Second Floor Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Club Event Details: The Page Turners Book Club typically meets on the second Tuesday of the month in the Large Meeting Room on the second floor. Titles are selected quarterly by the participants. 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 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 "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.