This 4-week tutorial is a basic guide to Excel, a spreadsheet program to store, organize, and analyze information. Learn how to create formulas and charts, use functions, format cells and do more with your spreadsheets. Registration is required.

Location: Classroom

The Petoskey Film Series, which for years had provided free showings of movies at the Carnegie Building, returned in September 2023. Restarting the Film Series became a possibility when Bob Brill, executive director of the Little Traverse Civic Theater (LTCT), reached out to the Library to express an interest in the program. After several meetings, the Library and the LTCT had a plan in place and a schedule of movies lined up for the fall programming calendar.

The films chosen for the 2023 fall schedule are almost exclusively intended for an adult audience. Brill’s interest in being involved with the PFS was not only to show the films, but to also engage in discussion about them.

For the fall season, the series will take place every Wednesday with a start time of 7:00pm. There is no cost to attend, though donations will be accepted. Doors to the Carnegie Building will open at 6:30pm with first-come seating. Those attending may bring their own snacks. People are encouraged to review available information about each movie to determine whether the content and mature subject matter are acceptable to them personally before deciding to attend. 

Further information about all movies in the fall schedule shown below, including plot summaries and trailers, is available on the PFS webpage here. The fall movie line-up is as follows:

Sept. 13 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Sept. 20 - Dr Strangelove

Sept. 27 - Seconds

Oct. 4 - 12 Monkeys

Oct. 11 - The Lobster

Oct. 18 - Harvey

Oct. 25 - A Clockwork Orange

Nov. 1 - The Nightmare Before Christmas

Nov. 8 - Idiocracy

Nov. 15 - Boogie Nights

Nov. 22 - Trainspotting

Nov. 29 - Chinatown

Location: Children's Program Room

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.

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 on November 23 due to Library closure for Thanksgiving)

November is International Games Month! All month long, we will have fun opportunities to play and learn new games! 

Drop in on November 2nd and play! We will have an assortment of board games available for players.

All ages welcome!

Location: Makerspace

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

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! 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.

(Group will not meet on November 24, 2023 due to Library closure for Thanksgiving)

Bring your sewing machine and all of its accessories to this 5 1/2-hour workshop, held in the Lower Level Classroom on Saturday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10:00am to 3:30pm. Instructor Tina VanDenburg will show you how to wind the bobbin and thread the machine, talk about the most common issues when using your machine and how to avoid them, and familiarize you with the most useful stitches. A quick project completed together will have you feeling confident to sew on your own! Registration is required.

(NOTE --- Tina will hold two more classes in December where class participants will sew a garment. Those class dates will be Dec 2 and Dec 9. Please look for those classes to be added to our website calendar soon.)

LOCATION: Lower Level Classroom

Jeff Urban, Director of Emmet County Department of Veterans Affairs, will provide an educational session designed to provide veterans, their families, and caregivers with a comprehensive overview of the various benefits and resources available to them. This program aims to empower attendees with valuable knowledge and insights to navigate the complexities of veterans' benefits, ensuring they receive the support they deserve. Program takes place on Monday, Nov. 6, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm in the Lower Level Classroom. Please take steps to the basement to reach the classroom or, if needed, use elevator on main floor.

Location: Lower Level Classroom

Learn to play chess or play against others. Open to young people ages 8–18. Please drop in!
Chess is mentored by Robert Bemben and Robin Ray.

Location: Children's Program Room

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).

We have a lively group getting together every Tuesday now to play the popular game of Mah Jongg! If you like to play too, join other players in the Lower Level Classroom from 1:00-3:00pm. Though most games follow the National Mah Jongg League rules, the players at each table decide on rules at the outset.

Location: Makerspace

November is International Games Month! All month long, we will have fun opportunities to play and learn new games!

November 7th is Beginner D&D night. Join us to learn about this fun and interactive tabletop role-play game.

 All ages welcome!

Join Petoskey’s Stewert James as he pours wine and embarks with you on a creative pathway to better writing. Whether you're an amateur or a NYT bestseller, arrive for wine. Sip for prose. Pen some poetry. Novel about a nabob. Or at least begin a journal. Either way, enjoy the quiet of the early evening and conversing with fellow writers. Program sponsored by the Little Traverse Literary Guild. Class size will be limited and registration is required through the Library's calendar. (This class continues on Nov. 21, Dec. 5, Dec. 12, Dec. 19. Register for each workshop separately.)

 Register for the Nov. 21 workshop here. 

This 4-week tutorial is a basic guide to Excel, a spreadsheet program to store, organize, and analyze information. Learn how to create formulas and charts, use functions, format cells and do more with your spreadsheets. Registration is required.

Location: Classroom

The Petoskey Film Series, which for years had provided free showings of movies at the Carnegie Building, returned in September 2023. Restarting the Film Series became a possibility when Bob Brill, executive director of the Little Traverse Civic Theater (LTCT), reached out to the Library to express an interest in the program. After several meetings, the Library and the LTCT had a plan in place and a schedule of movies lined up for the fall programming calendar.

The films chosen for the 2023 fall schedule are almost exclusively intended for an adult audience. Brill’s interest in being involved with the PFS was not only to show the films, but to also engage in discussion about them.

For the fall season, the series will take place every Wednesday with a start time of 7:00pm. There is no cost to attend, though donations will be accepted. Doors to the Carnegie Building will open at 6:30pm with first-come seating. Those attending may bring their own snacks. People are encouraged to review available information about each movie to determine whether the content and mature subject matter are acceptable to them personally before deciding to attend. 

Further information about all movies in the fall schedule shown below, including plot summaries and trailers, is available on the PFS webpage here. The fall movie line-up is as follows:

Sept. 13 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Sept. 20 - Dr Strangelove

Sept. 27 - Seconds

Oct. 4 - 12 Monkeys

Oct. 11 - The Lobster

Oct. 18 - Harvey

Oct. 25 - A Clockwork Orange

Nov. 1 - The Nightmare Before Christmas

Nov. 8 - Idiocracy

Nov. 15 - Boogie Nights

Nov. 22 - Trainspotting

Nov. 29 - Chinatown

Location: Children's Program Room

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.

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 on November 23 due to Library closure for Thanksgiving)

Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for some fun, educational, STEAM based activities.
This program is for tweens ages 9–12.

Have you always wanted to make your own greeting cards? Want to learn more techniques for rubber stamping and paper crafting? Join Chris Smith for an extraordinary card making class! At each class, you will create three cards that focus on a variety of techniques from coloring, generational stamping, die cutting, embossing and more! These classes will provide you with a variety of elements to get your creativity inspired. There are plenty of options for individual creativity and sentiment choices. No experience is necessary - you will receive all the support and inspiration needed to make beautiful cards! All supplies are provided. Registration is required for each class.

Location: Lower Level Classroom

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

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! 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.

(Group will not meet on November 24, 2023 due to Library closure for Thanksgiving)

Get your creative juices flowing with local artist and illustrator Betsy Petersen! This class is for you if you love to create, don't know how to prioritize your creativity, find yourself in a creative rut more than you like, are creating a lot but feel it is never good enough, or if you want to feel playful and expressive like a kid! We will be exploring creativity through art-based projects inspired by famous artists. Great for a "Date Night" or "Friends Night Out" to just have some fun being creative!

Program will take place on September 22, October 20, and November 10 from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Carnegie Building. Class size is limited and registration is required.

Location: Children's Program Room

Little Waves - A Musical Journey for Young Minds!

Dive into the enchanting world of music with Little Waves, a children's program presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO). Designed for curious minds aged 4 to 10, this innovative initiative invites young explorers to discover the wonders of music and instruments in a relaxed and informal setting.

Led by the talented GLCO percussionist, Tim Mocny, Little Waves offers an extraordinary opportunity for children to explore various musical instruments and genres. Each session features different GLCO musicians, who expertly guide the young audience through the mesmerizing realm of musical wonders. From the resonant horns to the majestic tuba, the rhythmic percussion to the melodious oboe, every session promises an enriching experience.

Location: Lower Level Classroom

Learn to play chess or play against others. Open to young people ages 8–18. Please drop in!
Chess is mentored by Robert Bemben and Robin Ray.