Central UP Events

Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, March 13. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale Thursday, March 13, 2025. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. All Ages, Family Friendly. oin the Friends of PWPL in their bi-annual book sale. Thursday Night is a presale fundraiser event. There is a $5.00 admission fee/person. All other book sale dates have free admission. Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To learn more about this amazing group of volunteers, visit our website https://pwpl.info/friends-of-pwpl//.

Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: “The Big Read” Thursday, March 13, 2025 Cloverland in Concert In cahoots with the Peter White Public Library Explore words and music at the Children’s Museum. Come to play, listen, write, and tell your story. Experience hands-on craft activities, music, seed planting, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate.

NEA Big Read:  Marquette Poets Circle  Thursday, March 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Join local poets, writers, and poetry enthusiasts for an evening of poetry.  Starting at 6:30 p.m., participants gather to workshop their current work, followed by an Open Mic at 7:15 p.m.  New and experienced poets are welcome for either or both events.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

NEA Big Read Docu Cinema:  Very Semi-Serious  Friday, March 14, 2025, 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room.   Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  This documentary features Roz Chast and explores the genius of The New Yorker single-panel cartoon.  Following the film, there will be a discussion of the humor of Roz Chast in Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

The Beijing Guitar duo, composed of Meng Su and Yameng Wang, will follow a 12-city U.S. tour with a performance at Northern Michigan University as part of the Siril Concert Series. The event is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14. The guitarists will also deliver two free events the same day: a music appreciation presentation at 11 a.m., and a masterclass at 1 p.m. All will be held in Reynolds Recital Hall. Admission is $12 for general admission and free for NMU students and youth 18 and under. Tickets are available at nmu.universitytickets.com. Praised by the distinguished Classical Guitar Magazine as “having the star potential

  Northern Michigan University’s 18th annual UNITED Conference will be held Monday and Tuesday, March 17-18, in the Northern Center. It revolves around the theme “Voices of the Earth: Learning, Leading and Advancing Equity Together.” Keynote speakers/presentations are: Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, author of this year’s NMU Diversity Common Reader Program selection, “As We Have Always Done”; RJ Smith of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, who will address the traditional Anishinaabe game Bagodowe, or lacrosse; and an Anishinaabe theatrical performance. The conference will also feature breakout sessions on a variety of topics—including some led by students; an

Cyber Clinic: Families Monday March 17, 2025. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. In partnership with the Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute. Staying safe online and recognizing scams in today’s ever changing cyber world is difficult. Peter White Public Library is working in partnership with the UPCI to bring the Marquette community authoritative and up-to-date information about computer and internet safety in our new program series “Cyber Clinic”. Cyber Clinic: Families is perfect for parents and guardians of children and teens trying to navigate how to keep your children safe online, manage their apps, messaging and

Northern Michigan University’s 18th annual UNITED Conference will be held Monday and Tuesday, March 17-18, in the Northern Center. It revolves around the theme “Voices of the Earth: Learning, Leading and Advancing Equity Together.” Keynote speakers/presentations are: Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, author of this year’s NMU Diversity Common Reader Program selection, “As We Have Always Done”; RJ Smith of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, who will address the traditional Anishinaabe game Bagodowe, or lacrosse; and an Anishinaabe theatrical performance. The conference will also feature breakout sessions on a variety of topics—including some led by students; an optional

PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, March 18, 2025. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all.  Meeting agenda, materials, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info.