February 23, 2026-January 2, 2027 This exhibit showcases two hundred and fifty artifacts, photographs, and documents from our permanent collections. These objects connect local history to the national story while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has often seemed remote from the rest of the country. However, the themes and movements of U.S. history can be seen here as well, especially since the War of 1812. When the country braced for the Civil War, U.P. iron miners raced to uncover iron for the Union army’s railroads and ammunitions. When labor movements exploded following
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2 events,May 1st through July 31st, 2026. Peter White Public Library Youth Services desk Jurassic Art Reception on August 4th, 2026 3:00pm-6:00pm Calling all young artists! Youth of all ages are encouraged to submit art to the Peter White Public Library Youth Services desk beginning May 1st through July 31st, 2026. Artists may find inspiration in the Summer Reading: Unearth a Story theme, but are not confined to the given theme for their art pieces. We ask that your submissions do not exceed 12 inches in any direction, and that only one art piece is submitted per child. Submissions |
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Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm |
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August 4th, 2026 3:00pm-6:00pm Calling all young artists! Youth of all ages are encouraged to submit art to the Peter White Public Library Youth Services desk beginning May 1st through July 31st, 2026. Artists may find inspiration in the Summer Reading: Unearth a Story theme, but are not confined to the given theme for their art pieces. We ask that your submissions do not exceed 12 inches in any direction, and that only one art piece is submitted per child. Submissions can be made at home, school, or during a library program. Informational handouts detailing submission guidelines are now |
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Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm |
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2 events,
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Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm |
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2 events,
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Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm |
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2 events,
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Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm |
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3 events,
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Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm |