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You now have access to even more books!

You can now add partner libraries to your Up North Digital Consortium account and get access to even more eBooks, magazines, and more on Libby! Once added, you can search for your desired item and Libby will automatically show the best available results across all the other libraries added, giving you access to more copies and shorter wait time. Borrow from any of these collections: • Great Lakes Digital Libraries• Download Destination• Midwest Collaborative for Library Services• Lakeland Digital...

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Petoskey Library to Host Secretary of State Mobile Office

Petoskey District Library to Host Secretary of State Mobile Office on June 18

Petoskey District Library has announced that the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will be bringing its mobile office to the library on Wednesday, June 18, 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 their offices and the internet. The redesigned and...

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So What's all the Hoopla about Hoopla?

So, what’s all the “hoopla” you’re hearing about Hoopla!?!

Hoopla is a digital media service that lets you borrow movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, eBooks, and comics to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. With no holds and unlimited simultaneous users, everyone can enjoy the same title at the same time!

You can stream content instantly or download it to your mobile device for offline enjoyment. With hundreds of thousands of titles and new ones added daily, there's always something...

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Library roofing project begins

Library Roofing Project Begins — Access & Safety Are Our Top Priorities

The Petoskey District Library is excited to announce that our much-needed roofing project is officially underway! While the work will bring some temporary changes to building access, the library will remain open throughout the project, and patron safety and accessibility are our top priorities.

5/20 update: Our back alley book drop is closed during Library hours today while construction on the back of the building is underway....

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Library Expands Access With Roku Devices

Petoskey District Library expands access with Roku devices

Petoskey District Library (PDL) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Roku lending service, further expanding access to streaming content for their cardholders. PDL patrons can now check out Roku devices loaded with popular streaming channels and services, all at no cost with a library card.

A Roku is a streaming device that allows users to watch TV shows, movies, and more using the internet on their TVs. This new offering adds to...

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