Central UP Events

Tuesdays, May (5, 12, 19, 26) 2026.  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, are

Tuesday, May 26, 2026.  6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: TBA.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Wednesday, May 27, 2026.  9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.  WLUC TV 6 Studios.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join Upper Michigan Today’s John Redfield, along with PWPL staff, for an on-air, in person book discussion. This month’s book: God of the Woods by: Liz Moore.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Wednesday, May 27, 2026.  2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Peter White Conference Room.  Adult Nonfiction Book Group at the Peter White Public Library focuses on narrative nonfiction book picks that tell stories of our past, present, and future. This book group is for people who enjoy reading nonfiction that read like fiction. Join us as we explore this month’s book A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko.  No registration or admission charge.  For more information call 906-226-4311 or email refdesk@pwpl.info.  

Thursday May (7, 28)  10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.  Heritage Room Peter White Public Library. Join Tech Coach Christine Ault in a group setting for a series of special topics that go in-depth about different digital tools on your personal device and in the library. Registration is required.  Please call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to reserve a spot.   Memory Lab- Session II (May 7) Dive-in deeper as we learn more on how to navigate the Memory Lab. The group will focus on improving their skills to turn old hardware into a digital format.   Library Printers & Data

Fridays, May (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2026.  Noon – 1:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room.  In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles.  For more information and to check on the status of the program, call

Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

Saturday, May 30, 2026.  11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. You couldn’t ask for anything more—music, pizza, popcorn, and poetry. Join renowned musicians, performance artists, and poets Ronnie Ferguson, Beverly Matherne, Jesse Koenig (current U.P. Poet Laureate), Jeff Kass (author of Teacher/Pizza Guy and True Believer), and other guests for an afternoon of poetic multiverse pandemonium.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Wednesday Night Farmers Market Wednesdays, June – August, 5 – 8 pm

Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm