Saturday, January 17, 2026.  10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Kids Room.  The annual Kids Winter Reading program has returned! Winter Reading: STICK with Reading is open to all children 0-14. This year kids will read to choose from tiered levels of progressively more awesome stickers. Join us in kicking off Winter Reading with a Family Read-In! There will be cozy reading nooks set up throughout the kids’ room for kids and families to sit and read together, either out loud or quietly. Other activities during the kick-off event will include registering for winter reading & getting

Business Route 28 , Ishpeming, MI 49849   Dates: January 16, 2026 – January 18, 2026   Launch into winter action by attending the longest consecutive ski jumping tournament in the country! Come watch U.S. and International ski jumpers defy gravity as they soar off the historic K90, Ski Jump. This family-friendly, fun for all event is filled with tailgating, a beer tent, food trucks, concessions, giant bonfires while watching the athletes compete, and fireworks.   Friday, January 16 7:00 PM   The weekend begins with a U.S. Cup competition on the K90, part of the regional Four Hills Tournament

Northern Michigan University will mark the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 19, with three activities: a luncheon with keynote speaker Charlita Anderson White, a 1983 NMU alumna and retired magistrate of the Lorain County Domestic and Juvenile Court in Ohio; an early-access, curated tour of “Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate”—the first national art exhibition hosted by NMU’s Devos Art Museum; and hands-on service projects.   The luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will feature a menu of fried chicken, shrimp and grits, mac and cheese, collard greens, potato salad, cornbread and sweet potato pie. It is

Northern Michigan University will mark the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 19, with three activities: a luncheon with keynote speaker Charlita Anderson White, a 1983 NMU alumna and retired magistrate of the Lorain County Domestic and Juvenile Court in Ohio; an early-access, curated tour of “Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate”-the first national art exhibition hosted by NMU’s Devos Art Museum; and hands-on service projects. The luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will feature a menu of fried chicken, shrimp and grits, mac and cheese, collard greens, potato salad, cornbread and sweet potato pie. It is free

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