Keep It In The UP!

PWPL Presents: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
2026-04-30 16:00 - 17:30 UTC | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursdays, April (9, 23, 30), 2026.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace.
Youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Please note that staff do not know how to play the game, so it is not guaranteed that gaming will always happen. If your child has a friend they like to game with, come together! Kids will also be able to spend time with other Pokémon fans, chatting about Pokémon and looking through their cards. Important – Trading & gaming will be kid led. It is highly recommended that parents do not allow their children to bring cards that they do not want them to accidentally trade! See our events calendar for full event details regarding trading. Children under the age of 8 will need an adult to stay in the kids room during the event.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Call For Art – Jurassic Art Summer Reading 2026
2026-05-01 00:00 - 2026-07-31 23:59 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
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 can be made at home, school, or during a library program. Informational handouts detailing submission guidelines are now available at the Youth Services Desk. All submissions will be entered into the Jurassic Art Summer Reading Installation. Art will be installed on the Lower Level Art Gallery wall of the Peter White Public Library starting in July 2026. There will be a Jurassic Art Reception on
August 4th, 2026 from 3-6pm as part of Summer Reading: Unearth a Story.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
2026-05-01 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday May 1, 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Preschool age children. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-05-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
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 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, May 2, 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room.
Four mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of mindful living. Each month, one of the teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice.
For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Local Author & Illustrator Visit - “There’s Gnome Place Like Marquette”
2026-05-02 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday May 2, 2026.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Families with youth of all ages are invited to a special meet & greet with local author & illustrator Mary Anne Welch & Meghan Bjork. Their new picture book “There’s Gnome Place like Marquette” follows the Marquette adventures of a little gnome who wonders what it would be like to wander. Kids will be thrilled to recognize familiar features of Marquette as they follow the little gnome throughout the story! At the event Mary Anne and Meghan will read their story and answer questions. Kids will get to color pages from the book and take home a special scavenger hunt that will inspire them to wander with Little Gnome and maybe discover somewhere new in this beautiful place we call home. There will be copies of the book available for optional purchase and Mary Anne & Meghan will do book signings.
The event is free of charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Small Business Week﻿
2026-05-03 00:00 - 2026-05-09 23:59 | MI
Small Business Week

May 3 – 9

PWPL Presents: May the 4th be With You – Star Wars Day
2026-05-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday May 4, 2026.
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Lower Level.
Celebrate Star Wars day at the library! For families with youth of all ages. Calling all storm troopers, rebel fighters and jedi! Drop in for a craft, sensory play, Star Wars scavenger hunt and dress as your favorite character and take photos at the Star Wars Pop Up Photo Op. The film “A New Hope” will begin at 4:30pm with provided popcorn and a seated Star Wars craft in the Community Room. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Marquette County Invites Residents to Shape the Future at Community Events (Champion)
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Jerzi’s 41, 9965 US-41, Champion, MI, 49814 , United States
The Marquette County Planning Division is hosting a series of Map the Future events across the county to gather community input, providing an opportunity to guide the Division’s update of the Marquette County 2040 Master Plan at four regional meetings. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting in their region. At each event, attendees can expect to hear from county planners on local demographics and trends, learn about related planning processes underway, including Materials Management and Hazard Mitigation, and connect with fellow community members. Participants will also be invited to share their thoughts on key topics including Economy, Health and Human Services, Housing, Recreation, Transportation, and Environment.

Event Schedule by Region:

Moose Hills: Monday, May 4 @ 6 PM | Jerzi’s 41, 9965 US-41, Champion, MI 49814
Borealis Beach: Thursday, May 7 @ 6 PM | Barrel + Beam, 260 Northwoods Rd, Marquette, MI 49855
Blueberry Farms: Thursday, May 14 @ 6 PM | UP North Lodge, 215 S Co Rd 557, Gwinn, MI 49841
Iron Core: Thursday, May 21 @ 6 PM | The Mather, 107 E Canda St, Ishpeming, MI 49849

All events run from about 6:00–7:30 PM and are drop-in friendly. A presentation by county planners will take place shortly after 6. All community members are welcome. Light snacks will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.
To find your planning region or learn more, visit mqtcoplan.org.
For More Information Contact:
Grace Freed,
MI Healthy Climate Fellow
gfreed@mqtco.org
(906) 225-8322

PWPL Presents: Craft Magic Series: Punch Needle Magic with Lydia Taylor
2026-05-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, May 4, 2026,
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join fiber artist Lydia Taylor for a Beginner Punch Needle Workshop. Learn basic punch needle skills and leave with your very own handmade punch needle project. Starter kits provided. Space is limited to ten participants, so register early.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Books & Banter Book Group
2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, May 5, 2026.
10:00 – 11:00 AM.
Peter White Public Library Peter White Conference Room.
This Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 AM. Book discussions will be led by Reference Desk staff. Book selection for April will be BROKEN COUNTRY by Leslie Hall. To learn about the group’s upcoming book selections, pick-up the Books & Banter 2026 reading list and discussion guide at the reference desk. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit pwpl.info with questions.

PWPL Presents: Young Authors: Sarah Weeks
2026-05-05 17:30 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday May 5, 2026.
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
This author presentation is open to the community with MAPS Young Author Week 2026, author Sarah Weeks. There will be a short author presentation by Sarah, followed by book signings. Snowbound Books will be onsite to sell books. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info

﻿ PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
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 welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.

PWPL Presents: Director Chat
2026-05-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, May 6, 2026.
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. &
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Circulation Lobby.
Stop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

Marquette County League of Women Voters May meeting
2026-05-06 18:30 - 20:15 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, May 6th
6:30-8:15 p.m.
Peter White Public Library George Shiras III Room

The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its next general membership meeting on Wednesday, May 6th at 6:45-8:15 p.m. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the George Shiras III Room on the 2nd floor of Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St., Marquette. In our Barriers to Voting series, this meeting will feature Chocolay Township Clerk Max Engle who will talk about the proof of citizenship bills before congress and the Michigan legislature. Q&A will follow the discussion.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

All interested community members are welcome to attend. For more information, email lwvmqtco@gmail.com or visit the website lwvmqt.org.

PWPL Presents: Special Topic Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:45 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
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 Base Computers (May 28) Learn about the PWPL’s printer, copy
machine, and genealogy computers. This class is an overview on the tools available to all
patrons. It is encouraged to have a current library card but not necessary to attend.

Marquette County Invites Residents to Shape the Future at Community Events (Marquette)
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Barrel + Beam, 260 Northwoods Rd, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity Hosts May Bingo Fundraiser
2026-05-11 17:30 - 20:00 | The Mather, 107 E Canda Street, Ishpeming, MI, 49849, United States
Press Release 2026.5.11 – Bingo Fundraiser at the The Mather

PWPL Presents: Ronnie Ferguson: Toothless in Michigan Concert
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, May 11, 2026,
6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Toothless in Michigan, a music and storytelling performance about loss and recovery by musician/poet/filmmaker Ronnie Ferguson. The evening will include a special opening act.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Tasty Reads Book Group
2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras 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 Ruffage, Grist, or Pulp by Abra Berens.
No admission charge.
For more information call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855

PWPL Presents: Phil Lynch Concert: "Growing, Older: Songs for the Second Act"
2026-05-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. In celebration of National Mental Health Awareness Month, join singer/songwriter/performer Phil Lynch for an evening of music from his new album Growing, Older. Guaranteed to touch your heart and tickle your funny bone. This event will also be livestreamed. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Great Michigan Read: Curtis Chin & Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant
2026-05-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, May 13, 2026,
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors. In partnership with Michigan Humanities, Peter White Public Library hosts the Great Michigan Read! Join us for an evening with Curtis Chin, author of Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an opening reception featuring light cuisine from the Rice Paddy. At 6:30 p.m., former WLUC TV 6 personality Elizabeth Peterson sits down for a moderated conversation with Curtis Chin. Books will be available for sale from Snowbound Books. This is a ticketed event. Space is limited to 65 attendees.
No admission charge.
Pick up tickets at the PWPL Circulation Desk starting Friday, March 27, 2026.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Marquette County Invites Residents to Shape the Future at Community Events (Gwinn)
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | UP North Lodge, 215 S Co Rd 557, Gwinn, MI, 49841, United States

PWPL Presents: Marquette Poets Circle
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, May 14, 2026,
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage 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.

The Annual LSCP Golf Outing is Thursday, June 4 - Register today!June 4
2026-05-15 00:00 - 23:59 | Greywalls Golf Course, Marquette, MI, 49855
teeing off at 11:00 a.m.
Greywalls Golf Course
Join us for the 26th Annual LSCP Golf Outing!
Join us on Thursday, June 4, at Greywalls Golf Course for a scramble featuring foursomes teeing off at 11:00 a.m. Registration includes greens fees, shared golf cart, range balls, lunch, post-golf social hour with hors-d’oeuvres, drink tickets, various golf contests and lots of networking!
Register
Save time at check-in and grab your Golden Ticket with your online registration.
Your Golden Ticket gets you in on all the fun for one easy purchase:
Chance to win a $250 cash prize
Mulligan Drive, Approach Shot, and Putt
Move Up a Tee on Hole 18
Pro Hit on Hole 8
Poker Run entries on Holes 3, 8, 15, and 18
One extra drink ticket
Pricing
Individual – $180 ($190- non-partner)
Foursome – $680 ($760- non-partner)
Golden Ticket – $40
Interested in Sponsoring?
Check out the different sponsorship opportunities below. Please contact Ashley Szczepanski at ashley@marquette.org or call (906) 250-0512.
This event is rain or shine.
Sponsorship Opportunities

PWPL Presents: Global Cinema: Australia’s Shine
2026-05-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, May 15, 2026.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors. In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, PWPL screens this award-winning biopic about David Helfgott, a virtuoso pianist who spent years in mental institutions. Geoffrey Rush won the Best Actor Oscar for playing the title role in this inspiring movie. Rated PG-13.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
