Central UP Events

Monday, August 4, 2025 – Friday September 19, 2025. Peter White Public Library, Teen Zone and Youth Services. PWPL will be accepting gently used & clean Halloween costumes and dress-up apparel starting August 4 for the Halloween Costume Swap. Families can attend the costume swap on Saturday, September 23 and look for a new-to-you costume! Drop off gently used and clean costumes to the Teen Zone or Youth Services from August 4-September 19. All Costumes will be free of charge. No donation needed to attend the swap. For more information or to check the status of this program, call (906)

Tuesday September 9, 2025. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Youth of all ages and skill levels are invited to cozy up and work on their crochet, knit and weaving skills! Once a month youth can come to work on creations from home or work on a new pattern with fellow yarn spinners. Some tools and yarn will be provided, and parents are encouraged to attend with their kids to work on projects of their own. Drop-in program; staff will help kids with patterns when able. No admission charge. Children under 8 must have an adult present. For more information

Eagle Mine to offer Free Public Tours of Facilities CHAMPION, Mich., April 22, 2025—A series of public tours of Eagle Mine facilities will be offered during the summer. Tour locations will alternate between the Eagle Mine in Big Bay and the Humboldt Mill in Champion on Thursdays from July to September. Tours of the Eagle Mine will be offered on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: June 19, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4, and September 18. The Eagle Mine Tour is primarily a driving surface tour of the mine site with a

September is Library Card Sign-up Month! (ISHPEMING, MI) – This September, the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities. Today’s libraries connect communities to information, inspiration, and each other. This year’s theme, “One Card, Endless Possibilities,” is a reminder that libraries are for everyone—no matter your age, background, or goals. Whether you’re diving into a new hobby, searching for your next great read, brushing up on tech skills, or helping your child succeed in school, it all starts with a library card.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Need help with the settings on your phone? Want to download the downtown parking app? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want them to with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you. No fees.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025. 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room. A book group for readers, who love to cook. With a focus on food-themed literature, the group explores a variety of books from cookbooks to culinary memoirs. Participants can enjoy tasty treats inspired by the book of the month while sharing their thoughts and connecting with others who share their passion for both literature and food. This month’s book is Burn the Place by Iliana (Lane) Regan. No admission charge. For more information call 226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Tuesday September 9, 2025. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room. Youth of all ages and skill levels are invited to cozy up and work on their crochet, knit and weaving skills! Once a month youth can come to work on creations from home or work on a new pattern with fellow yarn spinners. Some tools and yarn will be provided, and parents are encouraged to attend with their kids to work on projects of their own. Drop-in program; staff will help kids with patterns when able. No admission charge. Children under 8 must have an

Wednesday, September 9, 2024. 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. In their National Book Award-nominated debut memoir, chef Lane Regan chronicles her life from foraging on her family farm to running their own Michelin-starred restaurant. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Wednesday, September 9, 2024.  4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  In their National Book Award-nominated debut memoir, chef Iliana Regan chronicles her life from foraging on her family farm to running their own Michelin-starred restaurant.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Tuesdays, September (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2025. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. The sessions begin at 6:00 pm followed by a period of fellowship. Dr. Debra Smith, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and psychologist, will deliver brief talks exploring various aspects of meditation and its impact on our lives. These talks will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while longer meditation sessions are scheduled for the remaining Tuesdays. All individuals, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation,