Events in Petoskey, MI

Knitting Group

petoskey

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. Bring your own supplies and enjoy some time knitting while sharing patterns, resources, questions, and ideas with others. New members are always welcome!

French Conversation Group

petoskey

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 debutantes to fluent francophones – all are welcome. Meetings occur every Friday. Feel free to drop-in as your schedule permits.

Straits Area Amateur Radio Club

petoskey

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. In times of need, the SAARC repeater is used to assist partners in disaster services. PDL is proud to partner with SAARC as a library program to encourage the ongoing skill development in amateur radio operations. Club meetings are held on the third Saturday of...

Knitting Group

petoskey

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. Bring your own supplies and enjoy some time knitting while sharing patterns, resources, questions, and ideas with others. New members are always welcome!

Apple Users Group

petoskey

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. 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.

French Conversation Group

petoskey

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 debutantes to fluent francophones – all are welcome. Meetings occur every Friday. Feel free to drop-in as your schedule permits.

Spanish Conversation Group

petoskey

Hola! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in Spanish in a casual and friendly environment, please join us! This program is for those wishing to practice speaking Spanish as well as those who are native Spanish speakers wanting to improve their English – all are welcome. Meetings occur on the second Tuesday of each month as well as on the fourth Saturday of each month. Feel free to drop-in as your schedule permits.

Knitting Group

petoskey

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. Bring your own supplies and enjoy some time knitting while sharing patterns, resources, questions, and ideas with others. New members are always welcome!

MI Secretary of State Mobile Office Hours

petoskey

Petoskey District Library has announced that the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will be bringing its mobile office to the library on Friday, October 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Since 2021, the Secretary of State mobile office has brought services directly to the residents of Michigan through partner organizations that support communities with limited access to our offices and the internet. The redesigned and streamlined mobile office can be set up in the lobbies and shared spaces of...

French Conversation Group

petoskey

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 debutantes to fluent francophones – all are welcome. Meetings occur every Friday. Feel free to drop-in as your schedule permits.

Downtown Trick or Treat

petoskey

Stop by the library for candy and walk through the labyrinth to read Ghosts in the House! and get a not-so-scary fright!

Spice Club: November is Allspice

petoskey

November Spice Club is here, and this month’s featured spice is a seasonal favorite with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves: Allspice! Perfect for holiday baking, warm beverages, and savory fall dishes, allspice brings comforting flavor to recipes throughout the season. Access to the featured spice each month is thanks to our local partner, Grain Train Natural Foods Market. If you enjoy what you try at PDL, they’re sure to have more on their shelves! Quantities are limited and available on...

Knitting Group

petoskey

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. Bring your own supplies and enjoy some time knitting while sharing patterns, resources, questions, and ideas with others. New members are always welcome!

French Conversation Group

petoskey

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 debutantes to fluent francophones – all are welcome. Meetings occur every Friday. Feel free to drop-in as your schedule permits.

Knitting Group

petoskey

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. Bring your own supplies and enjoy some time knitting while sharing patterns, resources, questions, and ideas with others. New members are always welcome!

Spanish Conversation Group

petoskey

Hola! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in Spanish in a casual and friendly environment, please join us! This program is for those wishing to practice speaking Spanish as well as those who are native Spanish speakers wanting to improve their English – all are welcome. Meetings occur on the second Thursday of each month in the Second Floor Meeting Room as well as on the fourth Saturday of each month in the Lower Level Classroom. Feel free to drop-in as your schedule permits.

French Conversation Group

petoskey

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 debutantes to fluent francophones – all are welcome. Meetings occur every Friday. Feel free to drop-in as your schedule permits.

Wild Ones monthly meeting

petoskey

Wild Ones is a national organization promoting environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities. The local chapter of Wild Ones is now a program offered at the Petoskey District Library, meeting on the second Saturday of each month (Nov-April) in the lower level classroom to share information and learn about native plants. The public is always welcome! (For more information, please visit W...

Apple Users Group

petoskey

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. 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.

Knitting Group

petoskey

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. Bring your own supplies and enjoy some time knitting while sharing patterns, resources, questions, and ideas with others. New members are always welcome!

French Conversation Group

petoskey

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 debutantes to fluent francophones – all are welcome. Meetings occur every Friday. Feel free to drop-in as your schedule permits.

Straits Area Amateur Radio Club

petoskey

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. In times of need, the SAARC repeater is used to assist partners in disaster services. PDL is proud to partner with SAARC as a library program to encourage the ongoing skill development in amateur radio operations. Club meetings are held on the third Saturday of...

Knitting Group

petoskey

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. Bring your own supplies and enjoy some time knitting while sharing patterns, resources, questions, and ideas with others. New members are always welcome!

Thanksgiving Holiday

petoskey

Spanish Conversation Group

petoskey

Hola! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in Spanish in a casual and friendly environment, please join us! This program is for those wishing to practice speaking Spanish as well as those who are native Spanish speakers wanting to improve their English – all are welcome. Meetings occur on the second Tuesday of each month as well as on the fourth Saturday of each month. Feel free to drop-in as your schedule permits.

Spice Club: December is Korintje Cinnamon

petoskey

December Spice Club is here, and this month’s featured spice is warm, fragrant, and perfect for cozy holiday cooking: Korintje Cinnamon! Grown in the lush highlands of Sumatra, Indonesia, Korintje cinnamon is known for its sweet, warm flavor and inviting aroma—perfect for everything from holiday baking to warm drinks and savory dishes. Access to the featured spice each month is thanks to our local partner, Grain Train Natural Foods Market. If you enjoy what you try at PDL, they’re sure to hav...

Knitting Group

petoskey

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. Bring your own supplies and enjoy some time knitting while sharing patterns, resources, questions, and ideas with others. New members are always welcome!

MI Secretary of State Mobile Office Hours

petoskey

Petoskey District Library has announced that the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will be bringing its mobile office to the library on Friday, December 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Since 2021, the Secretary of State mobile office has brought services directly to the residents of Michigan through partner organizations that support communities with limited access to our offices and the internet. The redesigned and streamlined mobile office can be set up in the lobbies and shared spaces of...

French Conversation Group

petoskey

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 debutantes to fluent francophones – all are welcome. Meetings occur every Friday. Feel free to drop-in as your schedule permits.

Knitting Group

petoskey

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. Bring your own supplies and enjoy some time knitting while sharing patterns, resources, questions, and ideas with others. New members are always welcome!

Spanish Conversation Group

petoskey

Hola! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to converse in Spanish in a casual and friendly environment, please join us! This program is for those wishing to practice speaking Spanish as well as those who are native Spanish speakers wanting to improve their English – all are welcome. Meetings occur on the second Thursday of each month in the Second Floor Meeting Room as well as on the fourth Saturday of each month in the Lower Level Classroom. Feel free to drop-in as your schedule permits.

French Conversation Group

petoskey

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 debutantes to fluent francophones – all are welcome. Meetings occur every Friday. Feel free to drop-in as your schedule permits.

Wild Ones monthly meeting

petoskey

Wild Ones is a national organization promoting environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities. The local chapter of Wild Ones is now a program offered at the Petoskey District Library, meeting on the second Saturday of each month (Nov-April) in the lower level classroom to share information and learn about native plants. The public is always welcome! (For more information, please visit W...

Apple Users Group

petoskey

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. 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.

Knitting Group

petoskey

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. Bring your own supplies and enjoy some time knitting while sharing patterns, resources, questions, and ideas with others. New members are always welcome!