Central UP Events

Monday, October 20, 2025  Second Economic Club Dinner for the 2025-2026 Season  Holiday Inn of Marquette  (1951 Us 41 West, Marquette MI.)  Guest Speaker Andrea & Wes Pernsteiner, Ore Dock Brewing Co.  Social Hour – 5:30 p.m.  Dinner – 6:30 p.m.  Speaker – 7:30 p.m.  Please make reservations at marquetteeconomicclub.org or call 906-315-2155 and leave a message by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before.  The cost is $75 per person for non-members and guests.  The October 20 dinner is sponsored by Acrisure.  Make reservations

Tuesdays & Fridays, October (3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31), 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room.  Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Preschool age children. Siblings welcome.  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2025. 10 AM – 1 PM.  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, October 21, 2025. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  Come explore the world of animals and find out Who Would Win! Learn about cool (and weird) animals and enjoy a mix of games, art, science, and open play.  For youth K-5th grade.  Under 8 must have an adult present in the program with them.  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room.  The meeting is open to all.  Meeting agenda, materials, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: pwpl.info.

Agenda and Minutes 10.21.25

Wednesdays, October (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult.  Older siblings are welcome.  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this new programming series, seasoned published authors of various genres lead participants through writing exercises and workshops to hone their writerly talents. October’s Writer: Keith Taylor. The author of Ecstatic Destinations and What Can The Matter Be? Keith Taylor is a Michigan Notable Book Award winner and seasoned poet whose work captures the essence of the natural world.  Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 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.  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 apierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook

Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library. 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 reads like fiction. Join us as we explore this month’s book Last to Eat, Last to Learn by Pashtana Durrani.  No registration or admission charge.  For more information call 906-226-4311 or email refdesk@pwpl.info.