12:30 PM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI
Come and join the PUPs (Petoskey Ukulele Players), a group of amateur, self-taught musicians open to new members of all ages and skill levels. We offer a play-as-you-learn experience which is best suited to ages from young adult to senior citizens. We share advice, some instruction and lots of information and resources for newbies.
For more information, please contact Kathy Brady (kathypoqa@yahoo.com) or Mary Clinton (mclinton@msn.com)
Location: Lower Level Classroom
3:30 PM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey MI 49770
Join us for some fun, educational, STEAM based activities.
Our activities this summer will be about water!
June 1: Tie-dye and watercolor
July 13: Build a dam
August 10: Science and ice
This program is for tweens ages 9–12.
Location: Outdoor Labyrinth
3:30 PM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI
Location: Classroom
Do you enjoy anime and manga? Then we have the club for you!
Join our Anime Club and get to know others who share your enthusiasm, plus watch anime together!
Anime Club is for tweens and teens in 6th-12th grade.
For more information, contact Nisa at 231-758-3148 or email nkesseler@petoskeylibrary.org
5:00 PM| 500 E Mitchell St
Parlez-vous? Cherchez-vous? Rejoignez-nous! (Do you speak? Are you looking? Join us!)
If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in French in a casual and friendly environment, please join us for our new Cinq à Six French Conversation Group. This group is for anyone wishing to practice speaking French, from debutants to fluent francophones, kids and adults – all are welcome. Meetings will occur weekly, but feel free to drop-in as your schedule permits. Nous espérons vous voir là-bas! (We hope to see you there!)
Location: Lower Level Classroom
6:00 PM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey MI 49770
Join us for a petting zoo with Emmet County 4-H and rootbeer floats to kick off Summer Reading. The Friends of the Library will be giving out brand new books to start summer off right!
Location: Outdoor Labyrinth
6:30 PM| 451 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey
Emily Meyerson and Harry Kitchen recently retired and traveled for 11 weeks through 6 countries from Guatemala to Panama. They often joined other backpackers on transportation, volcano and jungle treks, and shared interesting meals. Come learn about this fascinating region as well as how to develop a long-term travel itinerary including costs and logistics.
LOCATION: Carnegie Building
11:00 AM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey MI
Learning begins at birth and you are your baby’s first teacher. Join Miss Lisa for music, movement and play. We will help little ones build early literacy skills while bouncing, singing, exploring board books and playing together. For babies 3 months to 24 months and their grown-up(s).
Location: Children's Program Room
1:00 PM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey
Looking to join in on the popular game of Mah Jongg? During the summer months, we’ll have the lower level classroom set up for Mah Jongg every Tuesday for players to drop in and join a game. This is open play without an instructor and those attending will be of various skill levels.
(Note: Since the Library will be closed, Mah Jongg will not take place on Tuesday, July 4. Mah Jongg will also be canceled for July 25 due to the annual book sale preparation taking place that week.)
4:00 PM| 500 E Mitchell St Petoskey, MI
Does your child love video games? Would you love to have them learn useful skills and exercise their mind? Try Code Club! Kids love being able to create their own video games and websites, and in the process they will gain useful technology skills!
Location: Lower Level Classroom
5:30 PM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey
Coloring has been shown to calm the brain and help your body relax so it just may be the perfect activity for stressed out adults! Some time spent coloring may help improve sleep and decrease feelings of depression and anxiety. Adults are invited to drop in anytime during the hour to chill out and color in a casual environment. Bring your own coloring books or pick from our selection. Supplies will be provided along with snacks.
LOCATION: Lower level classroom
(Program has been canceled for Aug 8, Aug 15, and Aug 22)
10:30 AM| 500 E Mitchell St
This 4-week tutorial is a comprehensive guide to Word. Learn how to create professional-looking documents and become proficient in Word’s most common features, as well as some advanced features. Registration is required.
Location: Classroom
11:00 AM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey MI
Nature Play is for toddlers and preschoolers who, with caregivers, will make observations in the natural surroundings. Children will be invited to touch and smell natural objects such as fruit, seeds, plants, and herbs. We may get messy, so please dress children accordingly.
The May 24 session will feature flowers from Flowers from Sky's the Limit in Petoskey!
Location: Outdoor labyrinth, weather permitting
12:00 PM| 500 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI
Join us after school to get ready for finals! We will have spaces for studying, brain snacks, stress busting activities, and study help for all teens!
Location: Entire Lower Level
12:00 PM| 500 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI
Join us after school to get ready for finals! We will have spaces for studying, brain snacks, stress busting activities, and study help for all teens!
Location: Entire Lower Level
12:30 PM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI
Come and join the PUPs (Petoskey Ukulele Players), a group of amateur, self-taught musicians open to new members of all ages and skill levels. We offer a play-as-you-learn experience which is best suited to ages from young adult to senior citizens. We share advice, some instruction and lots of information and resources for newbies.
For more information, please contact Kathy Brady (kathypoqa@yahoo.com) or Mary Clinton (mclinton@msn.com)
Location: Lower Level Classroom
(NOTE: PUPs will not take place at the Library on July 27 though the group may meet at another location. Contact Kathy or Mary for more info)
4:00 PM| 500 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI
Getting ready for adulthood is hard; let us help you out! This month, we will be learning how to be prepared for car ownership with automotive educator Chaya Milchtein!
Chaya Milchtein is an automotive educator, freelance writer, and empowerment speaker. She has been featured on NPR, USA Today, and Forbes Magazine, empowering people to feel confident buying and taking care of their vehicles. She is based in Milwaukee, WI.
For more information, please contact Nisa Kesseler at 231-758-3148 or email nkesseler@petoskeylibrary.org.
Location: Classroom
3:30 PM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI
Location: Classroom
Do you enjoy anime and manga? Then we have the club for you!
Join our Anime Club and get to know others who share your enthusiasm, plus watch anime together!
Anime Club is for tweens and teens in 6th-12th grade.
For more information, contact Nisa at 231-758-3148 or email nkesseler@petoskeylibrary.org
5:00 PM| 500 E Mitchell St
Parlez-vous? Cherchez-vous? Rejoignez-nous! (Do you speak? Are you looking? Join us!)
If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in French in a casual and friendly environment, please join us for our new Cinq à Six French Conversation Group. This group is for anyone wishing to practice speaking French, from debutants to fluent francophones, kids and adults – all are welcome. Meetings will occur weekly, but feel free to drop-in as your schedule permits. Nous espérons vous voir là-bas! (We hope to see you there!)
Location: Lower Level Classroom
2:00 PM| 451 and 461 E Mitchell St. Petoskey
Join us at Crooked Tree Arts Center and the Carnegie Building for Rhythm & Roots: Celebrating LGBTQ & Two Spirit Voices, a safe, welcoming space with a day full of art, community, discussion, and music.
Schedule:
2pm–4pm: Art project creation & installation, plus mingling and meeting people in the upper Carnegie Building safe space
4pm–5pm: Panel Discussion in Crooked Tree's Theater
5pm–6pm: Food and refreshments in the upper Carnegie Building
6pm–8pm: Musical performances and poetry in Crooked Tree's Theater. Opener is Traverse City based musician Allie Kessel and the headliner is Good Hart Artist Residency alumni Dillbilly
Open to the public at no charge.
Partners:
Good Hart Artist Residency
Waganakising Nagwaagan Group
Blissfest Music Organization
Crooked Tree Arts Center
Petoskey District Library
PHS Diversity Club
North Central Michigan College Gender and Sexuality Alliance
11:00 AM| 500 E Mitchell St Petoskey, MI
Talk, sing, read, write, play! That’s what we’ll do today! Storytime models these five practices to support development of early literacy skills. Grown ups are encouraged to participate in the fun and learning! Storytime is for toddlers and preschoolers.
Location: Outdoor Labyrinth
11:00 AM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey MI
Learning begins at birth and you are your baby’s first teacher. Join Miss Lisa for music, movement and play. We will help little ones build early literacy skills while bouncing, singing, exploring board books and playing together. For babies 3 months to 24 months and their grown-up(s).
Location: Children's Program Room
4:00 PM| 500 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI
Location: Classroom & Discord
The PDL Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is your opportunity to join with other teens to help plan and create the services, programs, and collections that you want in the library! We ALWAYS welcome newcomers.
We will be meeting in the Lower Level Classroom and on the PDL Teen Discord server. For more information (such as an invite to the Discord server), please contact Nisa Kesseler or come to the teen desk.
5:30 PM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey
Coloring has been shown to calm the brain and help your body relax so it just may be the perfect activity for stressed out adults! Some time spent coloring may help improve sleep and decrease feelings of depression and anxiety. Adults are invited to drop in anytime during the hour to chill out and color in a casual environment. Bring your own coloring books or pick from our selection. Supplies will be provided along with snacks.
LOCATION: Lower level classroom
(Program has been canceled for Aug 8, Aug 15, and Aug 22)
12:00 PM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey MI 49770
Paws to Read is back for the summer! Kids can practice reading to LadyAnnaBella, an adorable Shih-Tzu therapy dog who will be here with her owner Sandra on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
To schedule a 15 minute session to read to our furry friend:
Call 231-758-3112
Email childstaff@petoskeylibrary.org
Or stop by the Children's Desk
Location: Children's Area
6:00 PM| 451 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey
Join other Generation Xers, and those who love GenX pop culture, for some fun trivia. This family-friendly program will focus trivia questions about music, trends, entertainment, sports, and other pop culture from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. We'll focus on the 1970s for the June 14 trivia night. On July 12's event, trivia will focus on 1980s and we'll have trivia focused on the 1990s for August 9's event.
LOCATION: Carnegie Building