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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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Celebrating September is library card sign-up month

The Petoskey District Library (PDL) is participating in the national “Library Card Sign-Up Month” this September while also highlighting library cards as its first "Feature of the Month," a new initiative that aims to build community awareness, spark creative ideas, and strengthen the library’s connection with its patrons.

A library card from the Petoskey District Library is more than just a piece of plastic. Cardholders gain access to a vast array of resources, including:

• Physical collections:...

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Petoskey Library to Host Secretary of State Mobile Office

Petoskey District Library to Host Secretary of State Mobile Office on September 8

Petoskey District Library has announced that the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will be bringing its mobile office to the library on Monday, September 8, 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...

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Check Out Your Next Adventure

Looking for a fun and flexible way to explore the Petoskey area this summer? Thanks to a collaboration between the Petoskey District Library and TOPOnexus – Center for Learn Local, you can check out an Adventure Kit and head out on a self-guided excursion packed with local lore and outdoor fun.

Each kit includes a map, travel guide, and compass to guide you on your journey. Choose from three unique adventures: Around Town in Petoskey, Bear River Valley, and Bayfront Park. Perfect for all ages, these...

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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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