Petoskey District Library

05/31/2026

🌞 SUMMER READING KICKOFF IS FRIDAY!
It's the start of summer reading, so let's celebrate with a Messtival! Join us in the library's outdoor space on Friday, June 5, from 6-8pm, where we'll be making a mess with chalk, bubbles, paint, and shaving cream, PLUS:

**** 6:00pm - A juggling performance with Clark Lewis
**** 7:00pm - A human "slop" machine! Get three in a row to "pie" Teen Librarian Nisa!
**** Cold and drippy treats for purchase from the Big Tasty Treats ice cream truck

And, most importantly ... be sure to pick up your All-Ages Summer Reading Activity Booklet! It's a fun, low-stakes way to learn about the library, the community, and yourself! See you on Friday!

05/27/2026

Hey there - Petoskey Library lovers - the time is now to give some in put on what you would like to see at the library. Join us Thursday, May 28 @ 5:45 to share your thoughts with the architects working on our master plan!

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF YOUR LIBRARY!

We’re planning an exciting refresh for the Petoskey District Library, and we want to build it around you! Come meet our master planning team, share your ideas, and let us know what you'd love to see in our space! We'll be holding a public input meeting immediately following our Library Board meeting on Thursday, May 28, at approximately 5:45pm, in the lower level classroom.

Want to get even more involved? You are always welcome to attend the monthly Library Board of Trustees meetings. All meetings are listed on our website events calendar. The May 28 meeting starts at 5:00pm.

We can't wait to hear your ideas—see you there!

05/26/2026

🎬 Reminder -- "THE WAY, WAY BACK" is showing Wednesday night at the Carnegie for the Petoskey Film Series!

📽️ Join us on Wednesdays, 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. Feel free to bring your own drink and favorite movie snacks! Doors open at 6:30pm. Grab a seat cushion, pick a spot, and enjoy the show!🍿

🌟 Playing May 27th @ 7pm 🌟
--- THE WAY, WAY BACK ---
(2013 • Comedy/Drama • Rated PG-13 • 1h 43m)
Movie Summary: A shy teenager discovers confidence and belonging after befriending a water-park manager during summer vacation. (Starring Liam James, Toni Collette, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell. Check out a trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiH5wmuexZY)

Hope to see you there!

05/26/2026

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF YOUR LIBRARY!

We’re planning an exciting refresh for the Petoskey District Library, and we want to build it around you! Come meet our master planning team, share your ideas, and let us know what you'd love to see in our space! We'll be holding a public input meeting immediately following our Library Board meeting on Thursday, May 28, at approximately 5:45pm, in the lower level classroom.

Want to get even more involved? You are always welcome to attend the monthly Library Board of Trustees meetings. All meetings are listed on our website events calendar. The May 28 meeting starts at 5:00pm.

We can't wait to hear your ideas—see you there!

05/24/2026

🎖️We capped off a super fun year of Petoskey Chess Club on Saturday with 17 players participating in our annual championship tournament at the Carnegie Building. Congratulations to yesterday's winners and to all the kids who showed up on Monday afternoons throughout the school year! (And, thank you to the parents who made it possible for their kids to join us for weekly chess games.)

As a reminder, with our year-end tournament now over, Petoskey Chess Club for ages 8-18 will take a break for the summer. This popular youth program will resume again in September with the start of the next school year, meeting every Monday, 3:30pm-5:30pm, whenever school is in session.

(Note: our chess program for adults will continue to meet year-round every Monday from noon to 2:30pm in the lower level classroom.)

05/24/2026

REMINDER: Petoskey District Library will be closed all day on Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The Library will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26, at 10:00am. Remember, you can still access our catalog, check out books to pick up later, and get information on our many digital services anytime. Visit our website and find a world of opportunities in the "Borrow and Learn" section at petoskeylibrary.org/borrow-and-learn

05/22/2026

NOTICE: The subscription service that provides access to Consumer Reports databases through your library card will be undergoing some updates from May 22 through May 29. These updates are designed to support long-term service quality and flexibility, but some disruptions to the service may occur during this time period. We apologize for any inconvenience.

05/20/2026

The Petoskey Film Series is cancelled for tonight (May 20) due to the renovation work at the Carnegie Building. The Film Series will resume next week with The Way Way Back. Have a great week!

05/20/2026

Out with the old in with the new!
Schedule of the Carnegie window project:
Carnegie closed: May 18-22
Carnegie open, but with boarded up windows: May 23 - July 5
Carnegie closed for reinstall: July 6 - July 17 (opened the weekend July 11/12)

Thank you for your patience!

05/17/2026

We had some fun with Carl the Collector from PBS KIDS on Saturday afternoon at the Library! Many thanks to WCMU Public Media and the Michigan Learning Channel for visiting us and hosting a spring literacy celebration filled with books, creativity, and hands-on activities for the kiddos!