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!
Veterans Hockey Game at Dee Stadium to Raise Funds for Tunnel to Towers and Strengthen Community Support Across the Upper Peninsula The Michigan Upper Peninsula Veterans Hockey Club will return to Dee Stadium on April 18 at 7:00 p.m. for its annual game against the Minnesota Warriors. This year’s event raises funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which provides direct housing and financial support to Gold Star families, injured veterans, and first responders facing serious hardship. The foundation is known for keeping administrative costs low and ensuring donations reach the people who need them most. Admission is five dollars,
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.
Mondays, April (13, 20, 27), 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 March 23. Registration will be for all 3 sessions of campaign #2. 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.
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
The Friends of the Negaunee Public Library are holding a reception from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the Negaunee Public Library’s Reading Room in honor of Al Sundine. Sundine, a retired Negaunee High School teacher, served on the Negaunee Public Library board from December 1980 to December 2025. He was president of the board from 2008 through the end of his tenure. The public is invited to attend this free event, enjoy refreshments, and thank Sundine for his service to the community and the library.
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