Ice Fishing Tournament hosted by Skipper’s & Northern Edge February 21st, Lake Superior Waters 4:00 pm Weigh-In @ Skipper’s Any species – single person entry Infor: $20.00 per person 50/50 Raffle Door Prizes Fish Fry – 12 pm to 1:00 pm @ White Fish Hole
Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present “A Streetcar Named Desire,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tennessee Williams, Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 19-21 and 26-28, in the Panowski Black Box Theatre. The show will be directed by assistant professor Kaitlyn Frotton. First performed in 1947, “A Streetcar Named Desire” is about the fragile Southern belle Blanche DuBois. She moves in with her sister Stella and brutish brother-in-law Stanley Kowalski in New Orleans, leading to a tragic clash of illusion and reality, desire and class. The play explores persisting themes of mental instability, desire versus destruction, racism and oppression, misogyny and sexual
Informational Meeting to be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership in association with the City of Marquette will be sending a delegation to Kajaani, Finland in June 2026. An informational meeting will be held on Saturday, February 21, at 10:00am in the Shiras Room of Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front St. in Marquette. The Shiras Room is located on the second level of the library. While in Finland, delegates will stay with a host family and visit sites of interest in Kajaani, Finland and the surrounding area. Additional information about the program and an
Saturday February 21, 2026. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. All students in grades 9 to 12 are welcome. Looking for a Prom Dress, come to the Annual PWPL Prom Dress Swap. The Swap will be open 10 am – 4 pm, to anyone looking for a prom dress. We will be accepting dresses until Friday, February 20. Dresses can be dropped off in the Teen Zone. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, and visit pwpl.info.
Saturdays, February (7, 14, 21, 28), 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.
Saturdays, February (7, 21), 2026. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create art! Kids of all ages are welcome – the techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided, drop-in program. Special Countdown to Valentine’s Day project on Saturday Feb. 7. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult 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.
February 21st, 7:00 to 11:00 PM Doors at 6:30 Upper Peninsula Children’s MuseumJoin Marquette Fringe at the U.P. Children’s Museum for the 2026 Midwinter Gala. Expect magic and mystery with our Masquerade theme. Don your finest evening wear and join us for a night of live music, art installations, cocktails, and the opportunity to support your favorite local performing arts organization! Bring your own mask, or make one at our mask creation station.
Mondays, February (9, 16, 23), 2026. 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. In-person registration at the Youth Services Desk required to claim your spot in a fantasy adventure! Registration opens on January 12th. Registration will be for all 3 sessions of campaign #1. Experienced and first-time players welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
Tuesdays & Fridays February (3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27), 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
Tuesdays and Thursdays, February (10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26), 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 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. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you. No fees.