Classes & Workshops in Petoskey

Open Craft Lab

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch · 4950 Breton SE, Kentwood, MI

Stop in and try something new or bring in your own project! New projects will be introduced monthly. All previous projects will be available while supplies last.

Friends of the Cascade Twp. Library Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Cascade Township Branch · 2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell.

Craft & Create

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Alpine Township Branch · 5255 Alpine Ave. NW, Comstock Park, MI

Create together! Features a new craft each time for you to make and take home.

Nelson Twp. Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Nelson Township Branch · 88 Eighth St., Sand Lake, MI

Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss Empress of the Nile by Lynne Olson.

All Aboard! Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Alto Branch · 6071 Linfield Ave. SE, Alto, MI

Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss Still Life by Louise Penny.

A Nightmare on Maple Street Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Grandville Branch · 4055 Maple St. SW, Grandville, MI

Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim.

KDL Lab Experience: Art Party

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Caledonia Township Branch · 6260 92nd St. SE, Caledonia, MI

See how science and creativity go hand in hand as you let your artistic vision flow through a multitude of mediums and projects. What is KDL Lab Experience?

Lit Wits Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Comstock Park Branch · 3943 W. River Dr. NE, Comstock Park, MI

Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss Glamorous Notions by Megan Chance.

Stump the Librarian Podcast

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC

Join our librarians as they put their research skills to the test to answer your inquisitive questions and see if it’s possible to stump a librarian! You can submit a question via kdl.org/stump. They would love to hear what questions are on your mind. New episodes drop every other Wednesday, and...

Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:40 PM UTC · Comerica Park · 2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

MLB: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park

Homeschool Hangout

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Englehardt (Lowell) Branch · 200 N. Monroe St., Lowell, MI

Welcome to our hangout, where homeschoolers can connect with other kids and learn through engaging activities including STEAM, writing, crafts and games. The theme changes regularly, so there are always new opportunities to learn and explore together!

Board Game Afternoon

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Plymouth District Library · 223 S Main St, Plymouth, MI

Spend a fun afternoon at the library with tabletop board and card games for adults, teens, and families with kids over 10! (If your children are not yet teens, please plan to stay and play with them.) We’ll provide and teach games from our collection, or bring your own.

KDL Lab Experience: Build It

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Wyoming Branch · 3350 Michael Ave. SW, Wyoming, MI

It’s time to put your engineering skills to the test! We provide the materials, and you bring your creativity. With a variety of challenges and plenty of manipulatives, there’s no telling what you will build. What is KDL Lab Experience?

Dayton Dragons at Great Lakes Loons

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:05 PM UTC · Dow Diamond · 825 E Main St, Midland, MI

MiLB High-A: Dayton Dragons at Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond

KDL Lab Experience: Brain Gains

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Plainfield Township Branch · 2650 5 Mile Rd. NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Put your brain to the test and see if you can solve a plethora of different logic puzzles. If you really want to put your brain and engineering skills to the test, you can create a Rube Goldberg Machine to ring the bell. What is KDL Lab Experience?

Baby Play

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Troy Public Library · 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI

Parents and babies are invited to join us for this drop-in, unstructured open baby play. It is a perfect time to play and give baby an chance to interact with others while caregivers get to know one another. Stay for a just a few minutes or for the hour! This event is intended for children 0-2 and..

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingües

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:00 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Comstock Park Branch · 3943 W. River Dr. NE, Comstock Park, MI

Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with your child in Spanish and English. Disfrute cuentos, canciones, y rimas con su hijo/a en español e inglés.

West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:05 PM UTC · Jackson Field · 505 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI

MiLB High-A: West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts at Jackson Field

Dinosaur Fun! A 1,000 Books before Kindergarten Celebration

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Farmington Community Library · 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hill, MI 48334. No registration is...

Kid Crafternoons: Learn to Hand Sew!

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Monroe County Library - Ellis · 3700 S Custer Rd, Monroe, MI

Learn the basics from a long-time hand-sewing enthusiast! Bring your own projects to work on or sew along with our step by step project with materials provided!

KDL Lab Experience

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Caledonia Township Branch · 6260 92nd St. SE, Caledonia, MI

Drop in and allow children to think creatively, tinker, explore and collaborate while engaging in a variety of hands-on activities based on STEAM concepts. What is KDL Lab Experience?

Toddler Story Time: Ages 18 Months to 3 Years

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Royal Oak Public Library · 222 E Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI

Monthly Storytime at Love Your Neighbor!

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 1:30 PM–2:00 PM UTC · Gary Byker Memorial Library · 3338 Van Buren St, Hudsonville, MI

Stories are better when shared with neighbors! Gary Byker Library is teaming up with Love Your Neighbor to bring storytime, literacy fun, and community connection into a fantastically fun morning. Join us for an interactive storytime, early literacy activities, and the joy of reading together....

Dundee Inspirational Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Dorsch Memorial Branch · 18 E 1st St, Monroe, MI

The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library. Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library. January 21 - Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee February 18 - Two Seconds Too Late by Dani Pettrey March 18 -.

Messy Play (ages 0-4)

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Plymouth District Library · 223 S Main St, Plymouth, MI

Children are naturally curious and learn best when they actively engage with their environment and use all their senses! They will learn about different textures and materials in a way they learn best. This is a drop in activity for ages 0-4, please dress for mess.

Preschool Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Bedford Branch Library · 8575 Jackman Rd, Monroe, MI

Sensory Friendly Storytime

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Troy Public Library · 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI

Ages 3+. In this adaptive storytime explore the 5 senses with stories, songs, and sensory play! With a smaller class size, limited distractions and tools like a visual schedule, the stage is set for an inclusive storytime for all families. Please arrive on time for this program. We are unable to...

Adaptive Storytime (for neurodiverse kids/kids with disabilities ages 3-11)

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Farmington Community Library · 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in-person in the Children's Program Room at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI...

Smart Money Kids Read Story Time: Family

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Royal Oak Public Library · 222 E Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI

April is National Financial Literacy Month! That means it's time for Smart Money Kids Read at ROPL! We're partnering once again with OUR Credit Union for a night with a story, games, and activities to learn the 'FUN!'-damentals of early financial literacy! Each family who registers and attends...

Diverse Readers Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Gary Byker Memorial Library · 3338 Van Buren St, Hudsonville, MI

April Book - The Leavers by Lisa Ko This award-winning novel from the author of Memory Piece is a moving story of how a boy comes into his own when everything he loves is taken away, and how a mother learns to live with the mistakes of the past. One morning, Deming Guo’s mother, Polly, an...

Teen Advisory Board

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Byron Township Branch · 8191 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI · Ages 11–17

Students ages 11-17 are invited to connect with other civic-minded teens to help our librarians make our public library even better! This program can count as volunteer hours for things like the National Honor Society.

Curious Kids' Learning Lab

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Monroe County Library - Ellis · 3700 S Custer Rd, Monroe, MI

Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! We’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, art experiences, and enjoy fun, hands-on extension activities.

The Michigan Home Front in the Vietnam Era

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Gaines Township Branch · 421 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI

It's no secret that the 1960s was a tumultuous decade. Not only was war raging in Southeast Asia and society changing across the United States, Michiganders experienced seismic shifts in industry, culture and family life. Local author Susie Finkbeiner will discuss what she discovered about the...

Taste Test: International Candy

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 11:15 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Plymouth District Library · 223 S Main St, Plymouth, MI

Who doesn’t like food? Drop by to help us rank this session’s snack theme: international candy! We’ll have totally free and unique candies sourced from all over the world. Whether you’re a foodie looking to explore new flavors or just a teenager who wants free food, we’re sure you’ll find something.

Paws to Read! (Saturday Session)

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Troy Public Library · 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI

Help your child gain confidence and reading fluency by reading to a therapy dog! To get your full reading time, you must arrive on time and with a book. Registration required, space is limited. You may sign up for the Monday session OR the Saturday session. Click here to reserve your time slot!...

Blue Dog Bonanza

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Tyrone Township Branch · 43 S. Main St., Kent City, MI

Join us for a playful celebration of imagination inspired by BLUEY™! Kids and families can enjoy crafts, games and creative activities that encourage plenty of imaginative fun. Get ready to play, laugh and explore together! BLUEY™ is a trademark of Ludo Studio Pty Ltd.

PAWS for Reading (Grades 1-5)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–10:45 PM UTC · Farmington Community Library · 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Children's Program Room at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI...

Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Royal Oak Public Library · 222 E Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI

Toddler Time [Off-Site]

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Krause Branch Temporary Location Branch · 220 N Monroe St., Rockford, MI · Ages 1–3

Enjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome. This event will take place at Parkside Early Childhood Center, 156 Lewis St., Rockford, MI 49341 .

Reeds Lake Rogues

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · East Grand Rapids Branch · 746 Lakeside Drive SE, East Grand Rapids, MI

Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons with us! Character sheets will be provided. If possible please bring a notebook and pencil. Sponsored by the Friends of the East Grand Rapids Library.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Monroe County Library - Ellis · 3700 S Custer Rd, Monroe, MI

Teen Zone | Switch It Up!

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Nelson Township Branch · 88 Eighth St., Sand Lake, MI · Ages 10–17

Ready for the ultimate gaming hangout? We’ve got controllers for eight players, a huge selection of your favorite games, plus a projector to blow it up large. Team up or face off — it’s time to Switch it up!

Popcorn & Poetry Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 10:30 PM–11:15 PM UTC · Plymouth District Library · 223 S Main St, Plymouth, MI

Join the Popcorn & Poetry book club for a thoughtful, lively discussion, and popcorn to snack on! We meet every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. Pick up your book from readers advisory on the main level and dive into the world of poetry with fellow enthusiasts. Age Group: Adults. This...

Rhyme Time Music and Movement

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Grandville Branch · 4055 Maple St. SW, Grandville, MI · Ages Up to 5

Get your wiggles out with rhymes, songs and musical activities. Move and groove together while strengthening motor, listening and early literacy skills. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.

Talk Time: English Language Conversation with Optional Book Club

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Troy Public Library · 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI

If English is not your first language, join us at the library to practice your speaking and listening skills and improve your English vocabulary in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Each month we will read an easy/intermediate book together. It's a great way to practice your English skills, whether or..

Little Me Storytime (13-23 months)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Farmington Community Library · 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI, 48334. No Registration...

Storytime Prom Party

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Amy Van Andel Library (Ada) Branch · 7215 Headley Street SE, Ada, MI

Dress to impress for a special prom-themed storytime filled with music, movement and fancy fun.

All Ages Storytime

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Troy Public Library · 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI

Join us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and play intended for a wide range of ages for the whole family! We'll build early literacy skills while having fun! Parent participation is encouraged. Priority registration will be given to Troy Public Library card holders. If you do not have a TPL issued.

Mama Bear & Baby Cubs Support Group

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Wyoming Branch · 3350 Michael Ave. SW, Wyoming, MI · Ages Up to 5

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time, bonding with other mothers, and free coffee and tea.

Books on Tap @ Arbor Brewing Plymouth Taproom

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Plymouth District Library · 223 S Main St, Plymouth, MI

April 15, 2026 – The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett A darkly comic and warm-hearted novel about an old man on a cross-country mission to reunite with his high school crush—bringing together his adult daughter, two orphaned kids, and a cat who can predict death.