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Human Library Coming to Petoskey District Library
Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 04:28 PM
The Petoskey District Library is hosting a Human Library event on Saturday, August 3 from 11AM-3PM.
In the best sense of the word, The Human Library is a library of people and their experiences with prejudice. However, instead of paperback books, actual people are on loan for conversations. The concept is about acknowledging and challenging prejudice that we all carry towards one another. For that reason, the Human Library creates a safe space for conversation where topics subject to taboo,...
Changes coming to Kanopy November 1
Posted on Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:37 AM
Big changes are coming to one of Petoskey District Library’s (PDL) digital services. Since 2017, library patrons have explored a world of cinema using Kanopy, a video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. With a valid PDL card, patrons could access a diverse collection of over 30,000 films and use play credits to stream anytime and anywhere from desktop to smart TV, to mobile or tablet, up to 8 films per month. On average PDL patrons tally over 200 viewings each month!
This...
Petoskey Fall Chess Classic Set for October 21
Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 05:49 PM
Petoskey Fall Chess Classic Set for October 21
Following the success of its Open Chess Classic in June, the Petoskey District Library (PDL) will host its second U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) rated tournament, the Petoskey Fall Chess Classic on Saturday, October 21, at the Carnegie Building in downtown Petoskey.
Adam Masek, winner of the open section in the June tournament and long-time mentor at the library’s weekly chess club every Monday, is looking forward to another big turnout for the fall...
Card holders have access to free or discounted passes to attractions
Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023 02:26 PM
Did you know that your Petoskey Library card can be your best travel companion? Discover hundreds of Michigan’s cultural destinations and natural attractions with your Michigan Library card! You can “check out” FREE or discounted admission passes (or other exclusive offers) to hundreds of Michigan state parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, arts & cultural destinations, seven National Park Service venues, and more.
The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) is the product of a partnership between hundreds...
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New Library app offers convenience for library patrons
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:55 AM
Your Petoskey District Library (PDL) and several northern Michigan libraries are bringing the joy of browsing the shelves to your mobile device. The PAC2 library consortium is pleased to announce the release of an online catalog app. The app is available on the Apple app store and Google Play, and can be found by searching PAC2, or by scanning a QR code found at www.petoskeylibrary.org, or on takeaway bookmarks available at the libraries. The PAC2 library consortium app includes Alcona County...
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