Events

Tuesday July 28, 2026.  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Marquette Food CoOp Kitchen  Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to register for a cooking class at the Marquette Food Coop.  We will learn an easy to prepare a recipe and eat some great food. Very hands-on! Cooking class will take place at the Marquette Food Co-Op. Please only register for one session. Online registration is required.  For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call (906) 226-4321 or visit pwpl.info.  

Tuesday July (21, 28), 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Kids going into 4th and 5th grade are invited to register for one shot games and adventure their way through a Jurassic D&D adventure! Expect dinosaurs and jungles! Both experienced and new players welcome. Registration is required and limited. Registration opens June 8 with the Youth Services Department. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.  

The Northern Michigan University Department of Music will present a second season of Its series, Summer Concerts at Reynolds (SCR). This year’s events will all take place at 5 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall on Tuesdays in July and August. Admission is free, though donations will be gratefully accepted, with all proceeds benefiting the department to enhance the experience for students. This summer, SCR is highlighting music department faculty members, who are highly trained professional musicians as well as full-time educators. They will present both solo and group performances. Further details will be shared at nmu.edu/music and the department’s social

Tuesdays, July (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, July (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 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.  

Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: TBA. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026.  9 a.m.-10 a.m.  WLUC TV 6 Studios.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join Upper Michigan Today’s John Redfield, along with PWPL staff, for an on-air, in person book discussion. This month’s book: Son of Nobody by: Yann Martel. No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Wednesday July 29, 2026.  2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps & Lawn.  Dress to get wet at our annual Bubble, Bubble, Splash summer event! There will be sprinklers, toy car wash, BUBBLES!, water play and more! Swimsuits and towels highly recommended. For youth of all ages. Youth under the age of 8 must have an adult present. Rain date – Wednesday August 5, same time/place. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call (906) 226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.  

Wednesdays, July 29, 2026.  2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.  Drop in board and video gaming in the Teen Zone. For students entering grades 6-12.  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.