Keep It In The UP!

PWPL Presents: Tasty Reads Book Group
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
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 Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen by Sean Sherman. No admission charge. For more information call 226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Animal Explorers: Who Would Win?
2025-11-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, November 18, 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-5 th 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.

PWPL Presents: PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-11-18 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
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: pwpl.info.

PWPL & Meditate Marquette Mindfulness Meditation Tuesday
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays, November (4, 18, 25) 2025. 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: Dinner & a Movie Docu Cinema: Deep Sea Detectives: Death of the Edmund Fitzgerald
2025-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community
Room. Adults, Seniors. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, PWPL screens this documentary about the loss of the “Big Fitz” and its 29 crewmembers, including footage from the last dive to the wreck. Not Rated. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

NMU Orchestra, Choirs Present 'Baroque to the Future'
2025-11-18 19:30 | Reynolds Recital Hall, 2212 Hedgcock, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
The Northern Michigan University Orchestra directed by Barbara Rhyneer and the NMU Choirs directed by Erin Colwitz will present a concert titled “Baroque to the Future” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Reynolds Recital Hall.
This concert will showcase orchestral and choral performances from the Baroque Era and works from the 21st century. Special features of this concert include the “Guitar Concerto” by Vivaldi with Christopher Schoelen as soloist; Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus”; and “Fields of Cloverland,” an anthem for the Upper Peninsula, by Timothy DeMarte, arranged for choir and orchestra by Barbara Rhyneer and featuring the local folk ensemble The Knockabouts.
The orchestra will also perform a rock number, “Lady Gaga Hit Mix,” and a jazz bossa nova piece, “From the Start” by Laufey and Spencer Steward, arranged by Michael Kamuf. Additional works by Handel include the British anthem “Zadok the Priest” and two movements from Concerto Grosso No. 4, Op. 3.
Admission is free. For more information about the NMU Music Department, visit nmu.edu/music.

PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
2025-11-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-26 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesdays, November (5, 12, 19, 26) 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 pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Home School Chapter Book Discussion
2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, November 19, 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. Book will be picked in October. 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

PWPL Presents: Dungeons and Dragons @ PWPL
2025-11-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Studio 1 & 2.
We have partnered up with Iron Golem Games to bring Dungeon and Dragons to the PWPL. Jordan, from Iron Golem Games and local DM’s, will lead groups of teens on an epic quest with this role-playing game. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required, no admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Fandom Fun: Dog Man!
2025-11-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday November 19, 2025.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
We are celebrating the release of Dav Pilkey’s newest book of the wildly popular “Dog Man” series with Dog Man themed crafts, games and activities! Youth of all ages are welcome to attend. 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.

PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
2025-11-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays and Thursdays, November (4, 6, 18, 20), 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.
Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you.
No fees.
Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session.

PWPL Presents: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursdays, November (6 & 20), 2025. 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. 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.

HOLIDAY LASERS ON THE ORE DOCK
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Lower Harbor Ore Dock, City Multi Use Path, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Experience the magic of the season in downtown Marquette! The historic Lower Harbor Ore Dock will light up for the holidays with dazzling laser displays by Fresh Coast Light Lab, every Thursday through Saturday from 6-9 PM on the north side of the dock.

This free, family-friendly show offers something new each week from festive and winter-themed scenes to colorful, abstract displays inspired by Marquette itself. While you’re downtown, warm up with dinner, local brews, or a little holiday shopping just steps away.

2025 DATES
November 20 – December 27 & New Year’s Eve

Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 6-9 PM

Superior Beekeeping Club Annual Potluck
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States

Brass Queens to Perform at NMU
2025-11-20 19:30 | Reynolds Recital Hall, 2212 Hedgcock, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Brass Queens, a female-led brass band from Brooklyn featuring all-female horns with a sound that is deeply inspired by the New Orleans tradition, will perform at Northern Michigan University. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in Reynolds Recital Hall.
Multiple brass instruments are featured in the group’s performances, including the sousaphone, trumpets, saxophones and trombones, along with other supporting instruments.
Becoming a fixture in the local music scene and dubbed “the hardest working band in town,” the Brass Queens gained a dedicated following through outdoor performances on the streets of Brooklyn. They regularly tour across the country and internationally, appearing on festival stages including the Ottawa Jazz Festival, Northlands Music Festival, MusikFest, Duck Jazz Festival, and Exit Zero Jazz Festival.
The Brass Queens’ sound is deeply inspired by and pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while injecting the upbeat, multifaceted energy of their New York home into each performance. Their shows have had audience members singing along to classic pop hits, dancing their hearts out to reggaeton, and feeling like they’ve been transported to Frenchman Street.
Admission is $12 for adults and free for youth (18 and under) and NMU students. Tickets can be purchased at tickets.nmu.edu.

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime Tuesdays & Fridays,
2025-11-21 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
November (4, 7, 14, 18, 21), 2025. 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
2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, November (7, 14, 21) 2025. 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: Global Cinema: Wolfgang Petersen’s Das Boot: Director’s Cut
2025-11-21 12:00 - 15:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday, November 21, 2025.
12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community
Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this acclaimed German film, a U-boat patrols the waters of the North Atlantic during World War II, its young crew dealing with the terror and claustrophobia of a submariner. Rated R. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: LEGO Club
2025-11-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, November (7, 14, 21), 2025. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly, 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.

Thanksgiving Market
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Date: November 22nd
Date: 10am – 2pm
Location: Marquette Commons
Get ready for the return of the Thanksgiving Market on Saturday, November 22 at the Marquette Commons! Whether you’re looking for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials or kicking off your holiday gift shopping, this market has something for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to find perfect gifts, festive decorations, and delicious treats, all while supporting local businesses.

November Markets Are Here!
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Even with the current shutdown, you can still use your remaining SNAP benefits at the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market! Plus, with Double Up Food Bucks, you can get up to $20 extra to spend on fresh, local produce. SNAP can be used at the Market through November, and Double Up can be matched to any SNAP amount of $20 or less.

SNAP and Double Up will be accepted by vendors at the market through our last Saturday Farmers Market on November 22.

Double Up Bonus Bucks are here!
We have 69 sheets available – each worth $40.
Come to the Market Information Booth and show your Michigan Bridge Card at checkout. You can receive $40 in printed vouchers while supplies last.
– If you have funds on your card, we can do a Double Up match.
– If you don’t, you can still get a sheet – no balance needed!
Use your coupons at the market on Produce through November 22.

PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2025-11-22 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, November (1, 15, 22), 2025.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children 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: Learn Magic The Gathering at PWPL
2025-11-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, November 22, 2025.
1:00 pm –3:00pm.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
All Ages Welcomed. Come learn about the popular card game Magic the Gathering. We are partnering with Iron Golem Games for all to learn this popular card game.All participants will receive a free welcome deck and promotional items.*While supplies lasts* For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info
or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: All Booked Up: Can We Talk?
2025-11-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Adults, Seniors. Join Marty and Andrea for an in-person, in-depth discussion of Upper Michigan Today’s All Booked Up book of the month. Come with your questions, insights, and observations. This month’s book: Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Intimate Wine Tasting with Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyard!
2025-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Mariucci Family Beacon House, 200 S 7th St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
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PWPL Presents: Bluesday Tuesday Concert
2025-11-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, November 25, 2025,
6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: TBA. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
