Petoskey District Library

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Petoskey District Library
500 E Mitchell St
Petoskey, MI 49770
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 10:00am-7:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

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, April 11, 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, April 14, 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.

Paws to Read and gray poodle on blue background

Paws to Read

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children's Department at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Youth Programs

Age Group:

Early Childhood, Kids

Location: Petoskey District Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Early Childhood, Kids

Program Type: Youth Programs

Event Details:

Paws to Read this spring with Mikko, an adorable standard poodle who is a therapy dog. She will be here with her owner Diana and they can’t wait to hear stories. No sign up necessary.

storytime with images of kids participating

Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Program Room at Petoskey District Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Early Childhood

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!

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Apple Users Group

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

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, April 16, 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*

March 19th: Mini Zen Gardens

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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, April 21, 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 (8/09)	Mon (8/10)	Tue (8/11)	Wed (8/12)	Thu (8/13)	Fri (8/14)	Sat (8/15)
10 am		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Open Play Monday 10:00am–11:30am Early Childhood 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: Youth Programs Event Details: Play with the toys on Monday! This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books. Drop-in between 10:00am and 11:30am or stay the whole time.					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 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.
11 am
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Chess Club 12:30pm–2:30pm 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: Join other chess enthusiasts for our Adult Chess Club. No membership needed -- just drop in and play! The Library will provide a few chess sets, but feel free to bring your own set, if you'd like.			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: Lower Level Classroom 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 in the Lower Level Classroom. The program is open to new members of all ages and skill levels.
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						This event is in the "Teens" group Analog Friday 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Education, Entertainment This event is in the "Teens" group Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Lower Level Classroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Education, Entertainment Event Details: Join us every Friday this summer for a good time without devices! Analog Fridays are an opportunity to explore ways to learn, make, and have fun without a phone or tablet. Each Friday will have a variety of analog activities on a theme.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Smartypants! 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Education, Entertainment Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Lower Level Classroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education, Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: We are all an expert on something...so drop some of that knowledge at Teen Smartypants! This event is inspired by the Dropout TV show "Smartypants", where folks share their passion and expertise on a wide variety of subjects.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 3D Printer Certification 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults Education, Technology, Workshop Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Location: Petoskey District Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Education, Technology, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Online training not your style? Join Nikki for hands-on training on how to use the Makerspace's 3D printer. Program intended for Teens (13 and up) and Adults**		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group French Conversation Group 4:30pm–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!
5 pm			This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Evening Open Play 5:30pm–6:45pm Early Childhood 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: Youth Programs 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 of play.		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Evening Open Play 5:30pm–6:45pm Early Childhood 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: Youth Programs 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 of play.
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.