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.)
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
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)
3:00 PM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey MI
A fascinating, interactive program designed to spread the joys of the hula hoop. All ages are welcome!
Location: Outdoor Labyrinth
4:00 PM| 500 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI
One of the most important rights we can exercise is the right to vote. Learn about how and where to register, how to research candidates, and how, when and where to cast your ballot!
*This program is meant for teens ages 14-19*
Location: Classroom
4:30 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! This group is for anyone wishing to practice speaking French, from debutants to fluent francophones – 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
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
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
Test your knowledge of all things fantastic! Fantasy trivia will cover books, movies, and tv shows. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, plus everyone gets to choose a door prize!
*For patrons ages 11-18 and their families!*
Location: Classroom
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
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)
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
8:30 AM| Howard Street
The Petoskey District Library is popping up at the Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market! Visit our table to learn more about the library and maybe take home some fun stuff!
The 2023 season of the Downtown Petoskey Farmer's Market is every Friday, May 26 - September 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is located on Howard Street between Mitchell Street and Michigan Street in Downtown Petoskey.
10:00 AM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey MI
2023 Summer Reading ends today! Be sure to turn in your bingo cards for prizes. Thank you everyone for reading and participating.
4:30 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! This group is for anyone wishing to practice speaking French, from debutants to fluent francophones – 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
10:30 AM| 451 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey
***NOTICE --- This program has been postponed and will be rescheduled soon. If you're interested in participating, please send your name, phone number, and email address to scox@petoskeylibrary.org and we will contact you when organizers have determined a revised schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience this postponement might have caused.
A cooperative project between Dan Hall’s Story Song Creations, Voices Without Borders, the Cheboygan Opera House, and the Petoskey District Library to encourage students aged 8-10 to read, learn, discuss, and write a song about the stories from The Adventures of Onyx, by Michigan’s own Tyler Benson. The project includes three days of workshops followed by one day of editing and rehearsing the song that students created during the workshops. The song will be performed as part of a multimedia production titled To Those Who Sail the Icy Waters to be presented at the Cheboygan Opera House in the spring of 2024.
Space for the workshop is limited so get registered today!
10:00 AM| 500 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI
This month, stretch those engineering muscles and try to build a structure to survive the power of an earthquake!
All kits are put together by members of the Teen Advisory Board and will be available while supplies last at the teen desk!
*For ages 11-18, please*
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.)
5:30 PM| 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI
5:00 PM| 500 E Mitchell St
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, the features associated with Apple products and how to use them properly.
Mary Jean Meyerson, instructor and Apple enthusiast, will lead the group on various topics and be available for most questions during the hour-long meeting or as time permits.
Location: Lower Level Classroom
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)