Central UP Events

Monday, September 21, 2026. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Teens. What mysteries walk among the forest groves, down the country lanes, and along the small city streets of our vast northern lands? Join Marquette Arts Awards 2022 Writer of the Year B. G. Bradley for a reading from his new noir novel, Shadows of the North.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Tuesday, September (1, 8, 15 & 22), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Local History Research Room, Peter White Public Library.  Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Need help utilizing the library’s Memory Lab or navigating Libby? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and coach, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 3 PM  in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule

DCS flyer 091526-092926   Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for family caregivers of people with dementia, will be held on Tuesdays, September 15, 22, and 29, 2026 from 11:00 am – noon (Eastern) via Zoom.   During the three online sessions participants will learn basic information about dementia and its impact on brain function, how to communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia, recognize stages of dementia, how to provide meaningful daily activities based on the interests and abilities of the person with dementia, how to better understand and address dementia related behaviors, and learn strategies

Tuesday, September 22, 2026. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  Youth ages 8-12. There’s a Troll in the Dungeon! Harry Potter fans join us for activities inspired by and readings from Chapter 10 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.  

Tuesdays, September (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, September (4, 11, 18, 25) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.  Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation programs. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend.  For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.  

Wednesday, September 23, 2026. 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 read like fiction. Join us as we explore this month’s book Daughters of the Bamboo Grove by Barbara Demic. No registration or admission charge. For more information call 906-226-4311 or email refdesk@pwpl.info.  

Wednesday, September 23, 2026: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Marquette Food Coop. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to register for a cooking class at the Marquette Food Coop. 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.  

September 24 – 26, 2026. The sale is held in the PWPL Community Room The Friends of Peter White Public Library will hold the Fall Used Book and Media Sale September 24 – 26. The Sale will begin with a fundraiser presale Thursday, September 24 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, $5.00 admission. There is no charge for admission Friday, September 25, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm. The half-price sale will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm followed by a $5.00 Bag Sale from 1:45 pm – 4:00 pm. Please call (906) 228-9510 for more

Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.  Adults, Seniors. In partnership with NMU’s Visiting Writers program, Peter White Public Library hosts New York Times bestselling writer Anthony Marra, author of three novels, A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, The Tsar of Love and Techno, and Mercury Pictures Presents.  No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

When: Friday, September 25, 2026 Beginning at 8:30am Where: Northern Center The 2026 Connect Conference will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026 in the Northern Center at Northern Michigan University and registration is now open! Beginning at 8:30am, the morning will include a period of networking and light refreshments. The conference agenda will include a good mix of speakers, breakout sessions, and a panel which will touch on professional growth, workplace challenges, and establishing yourself within a career. New to Conference this year is a mini pitch series where three local business owners will highlight their creative offerings and