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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 2, 2026. 10:00–11:00 a.m.  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 July will be HEART THE LOVER by Lily King. 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.  

Wednesday, September 2, 2026. 11:00-12:00 p.m. & 5:00-6:00 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.  

Wednesday, September 2, 2026. 11:00-12:00 p.m. & 5:00-6:00 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.  

When: Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m.  Where: Marquette Charter Township Community Center, 1000 Commerce Drive.   The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its next general membership meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Social time begins at 6:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Marquette Charter Township Community Center, 1000 Commerce Drive. This meeting will feature a presentation on “Election Security in Marquette County” by Linda Talsma, Marquette County Clerk and Kyle Whitney, Marquette City Clerk. The presentation begins after the business meeting.  The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political

Tuesdays & Thursdays September (1,3), 2026. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby. PWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26.  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Thursdays, August 13 through September 17, 2026, from 1:30-3:00 pm EST, Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood Street, Ishpeming.    Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week in-person workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, August 13 through September 17, 2026, from 1:30-3:00 pm EST, at the Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood Street, Ishpeming.  Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a