Keep It In The UP!

Negaunee Public Library Presents: book bedazzling craft night
2026-04-28 17:30 UTC | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Tuesday, April 28
5:30 p.m.
The Negaunee Public Library will offer a book bedazzling craft night at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28. Crafters can bring a favorite book to decorate, or use a book that the library provides. This event is free and registration is appreciated. For more information or to register, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

PWPL Presents: Bluesday Tuesday Concert
2026-04-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, April 28, 2026,
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.

PWPL Presents: All Booked Up: On Air
2026-04-29 09:00 - 10:00 | WLUC TV 6 Studios, 177 US-41 East, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
9 a.m.-10 a.m.
WLUC TV 6 Studios.
Adults, Teens, Seniors. Join Upper Michigan Today’s John Redfield, along with PWPL staff, for an on-air, in-person book discussion. This month’s book: Hemlock by: Melissa Maliveno.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
2026-04-29 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesdays April (8, 15, 22, 29), 2026.
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.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: Tyler Vertin, a financial advisor
2026-04-29 17:30 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Wednesday, April 29
5:30 p.m.
The Negaunee Public Library will host Tyler Vertin, a financial advisor, at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, as he presents how attendees can outsmart the scammers. Incidents of financial fraud are on the rise. Learn how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter; learn about resources to use if you become a victim of fraud; and discover steps to take to protect your finances. This event is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
2026-04-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Mondays & Thursdays April (6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Negaunee Public Library Presents: Building Club.
2026-04-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Negaunee Public Library, 319 W Case St, Negaunee, MI, 49866, United States
Thursday, April 30.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Youth ages 5 and up are welcome to participate in a weekly building club, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30. Kids will discuss a topic that will be the focus of their creations, and then have time to build with blocks such as LEGO bricks. Participants can have their creations displayed in the library until the following meeting. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caring adult; older youth who are unaccompanied must be able to provide a caring adult’s phone number in case of emergency. This event is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

PWPL Presents: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
2026-04-30 16:00 - 17:30 | 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 | Michigan
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.
