Tuesday, January 13, 2026.  12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Heritage 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 The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Kisashi Kashiwai. No admission charge. For more information call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.  

Tuesdays, January (6, 13, 20, 27) 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

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026.  3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Teen Zone. Drop in for monthly gaming; we will have a selection of video games, board games and more. For youth in grades 6-12. No admission charge. For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook.  

Wednesday, January 14, 2026.  Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room.  Regular quarterly meeting of the Township Advisory Council of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all.  

Business After Hours 906 Adventure Team Ore Dock Brewing Co. 114 W Spring St., Marquette, MI Wednesday, January 14 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Join 906 Adventure Team for Business After Hours on Wednesday, January 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ore Dock Brewing Company.   Door prizes will include some great swag from 906 Adventure team. This casual networking event offers a fantastic opportunity to: Make valuable business connections Engage with the community Spend quality time with colleagues This is a casual networking opportunity that’s held at some of Marquette County’s most interesting locations and businesses.

Business After Hours  906 Adventure Team  Ore Dock Brewing Co.  114 W Spring St., Marquette, MI  Wednesday, January 14 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Join 906 Adventure Team for Business After Hours on Wednesday, January 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ore Dock Brewing Company.   Door prizes will include some great swag from 906 Adventure team. This casual networking event offers a fantastic opportunity to:  Make valuable business connections  Engage with the community  Spend quality time with colleagues   This is a casual networking opportunity that’s held at some of Marquette County’s most interesting locations and businesses.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors. Join PWPL in a celebration of the newly named 2026/2027 U.P. Poet Laureate, Jesse Koenig. Beverly Matherne, 2024/2025 U.P. Poet Laureate, and Jesse will team up for an evening of poetic conversation and work. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Hello everyone! We’re looking forward to kicking off the first Downtown Connect meeting of the year and hope you’ll join us for an important conversation about where downtown Marquette has been, and where we’re headed next. At this meeting, we’ll review downtown visitation trends from 2025 and share what those patterns may mean for business opportunities in 2026. We’ll also provide an update on snow removal efforts, highlight upcoming events and ways businesses can participate, and discuss a timely topic as we head into tax season: the personal property tax exemption. Many small businesses may be eligible and are unknowingly