Tuesdays and Thursdays, January (6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22), 2026.  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, January 20, 2026.  Meeting begins at 5:00 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. For more information call 906-226-4303. 

Baraga, MI — The Baraga County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is pleased to announce its upcoming Community Update Event on Tuesday, January 20, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Baraga Lakeside Inn, located at 900 US-41 in Baraga. This annual gathering brings together local residents, business owners, stakeholders, and partners to hear about economic progress, celebrate community achievements, and look ahead to future opportunities in Baraga County. The evening will feature: Guest Speaker: Marty Fittante, CEO of InvestUP Community Update Presentation Food and Cash Bar Networking Opportunities and Prizes EDC Project of the Year Recognition: Keweenaw Bay Indian

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Tuesday January 20, 2026.  6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room. Families with youth of all ages can attend this special storytime. PJ’s are highly encouraged! Kids are encouraged to bring a stuffie friend who can sleep overnight at the library (it is highly recommended that kids do NOT bring their favorite stuffie friend to stay overnight). Kids will be able to pick up their stuffie friend the following morning, along with a picture of what fun things their stuffie friend did while overnight at the library. Inclement weather date is Tuesday January 27. No admission

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

Wednesday, January 21, 2026.  1:00 p.m. –2:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Teen Zone. Home School Teens, Ages 11 & up, are welcome to join Amanda in the Teen Zone for bi-weekly book discussions. We will be discussing Riley’s Ghost by John David Anderson. For youth ages 11 & up. No admission charge. For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at pierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook.  

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to register for a cooking class at the Marquette Food Coop. We will be making Vegetarian Sushi – This class is Gluten Free and Vegan. Very hands-on! Cooking class will take place at the Marquette Food Co-Op. Online registration required. For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call 906-226-4321 or visit pwpl.info.  

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Family Friendly, Adults, Seniors. PWPL presents an evening of Country Roots music (original songs influenced by rock & roll, folk, traditional, and outlaw country) with the Seth Brown Duo. It sure to be a boot-stomping good time! No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, January (6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22), 2026.  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.