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

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.  

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

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.   

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  

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.  

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.  

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.   

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