Tuesdays & Fridays April (7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28), 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.
Fridays, April (10, 17, 24) 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
Fridays, April (10, 17, 24), 2026. 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.
Saturdays, April (4, 11, 18), 2026. 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.
Guts Frisbee Tournament Superior Dome Dates: April 18, 2026 12:00 PM DESCRIPTION Marquette Guts Frisbee Association is proud to announce the Guts Frisbee Spring Indoor Tournament at the Superior Dome at Northern Michigan University, Saturday, April 18, 2026! Everyone is welcome to participate and encouraged to attend. Reach out to Marquette Guts Frisbee to learn more!
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.
Shiras Planetarium to Host Nationally Recognized Astronomer Dr. Joel Weisberg for 61st Anniversary Celebration and Public Programs Marquette, MI – April 2026 – The Shiras Planetarium is proud to welcome Dr. Joel Weisberg to Marquette this April as part of the American Astronomical Society’s prestigious Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectures Program. Dr. Weisberg, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at Carleton College, has dedicated his career to advancing astronomy education, public outreach, and research in areas including pulsars, relativity, and the interstellar medium. His visit brings a unique opportunity for the Marquette community to engage with a nationally respected astronomer whose work
Tuesdays & Fridays April (7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28), 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.
Tuesday, April (7, 14, 21, 28), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Local History Research Room. Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 1 PM during April and May in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule a 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic
Tuesdays, April (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Teens join PWPL for four weeks of inspired writing in a supportive environment. Each week, a different local writer will engage with attendees to enhance and inspire creative expression. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. Please visit pwpl.info to register. For more information, please contact Amanda Pierce apierce@pwpl.info or (906)226-4321