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Traveling Art Exhibit Coming in May

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Petoskey District Library (PDL) is hosting the statewide traveling art show “Creative Minds Changing Minds,” sponsored by the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHAM). North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) is hosting the northern Michigan tour during the month of May, with a stop at Petoskey District Library May 8-15.

Artworks by Martin Kiper of Levering and Melody Pruett of Pellston were selected by NCCMH to represent six...

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National Library Week Kickoff April 6

Get Drawn to Petoskey District Library during National Library Week

National Library Week, April 6–12, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. The community is invited to get drawn in and join the celebration for two special art-themed events on Sunday, April 6.

Visit the library lobby at 1 p.m. for a unique storytelling experience with artist Martina Hahn. In this one-hour interactive painting demonstration, Hahn...

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Celebrating 20 Years of MeLCat

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Michigan eLibrary Catalog (MeLCat) and inter-library loan service.

Over the past two decades, the service has grown from 12-member libraries to more than 435. MeLCat has amassed holdings of over 34 million items.

Petoskey District Library (PDL) has been a proud member of MeLCat since 2008. During PDL’s participation, the library has filled over 68,875 requests for patrons. 

“MeLCat provides a great resource to libraries of all sizes and enables libraries...

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Library Adds New Meeting Booth

Petoskey District Library Adds Unique New Meeting Space in Adult Section

The Petoskey District Library (PDL) is excited to announce the opening of a new private meeting booth, made possible through generous grant funding. This innovative addition will provide library patrons with a dedicated space for focused work, private conversations, and small meetings.

The booth offers a comfortable and sound-insulated environment, eliminating the need for whispered conversations and ensuring privacy. This...

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Creativebug Standalone Subscription to End

Petoskey Library Provides a New Way for Patrons to Get Creative

Petoskey District Library is announcing a change in how patrons can access Creativebug, an online platform for art, crafting, and DIY tutorials. Since 2020, the library has provided Creativebug as a standalone subscription service to patrons, However, this service will end on December 31, 2024. Starting in the new year, much of the current Creativebug catalog will be available through the library’s hoopla service as part of its...

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