Keep It In The UP!

PWPL Presents: Summer Reading Kickoff: Dino Academy
2026-06-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 10:45 UTC | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Show 1: 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. |
Show 2: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room and Youth Services Room.
Summer Reading 2026 “Unearth A Story” kicks off with a truly special show from the Bright Star Theatre – Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show! Kids will get to take an unforgettable field trip through time during this action-packed adventure featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that will stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart. The show is best for kids PreK-5 th grade; kids of all ages are welcome. Please attend one of the two show times, not both. Also available Saturday June 6th during kickoff from 10:45am-4pm will be registration for summer reading, getting your reading logs, make your own fossils, a special scavenger hunt for kickoff only and more! This summer children newborn through age 14 can read to earn up to 3 free books at the book fairs throughout the summer. If you miss kickoff, register your children online for summer reading at any time, then stop by the kids’ desk to get their reading logs.
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.

PWPL Presents: Teens Read! Summer Reading Kick-Off
2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Saturday, June 6, 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Lower-Level Lobby.
Register online for Teens Read! Summer Reading program and stop by to pick a prize and grab your Teens Read! Card. If you miss kickoff, teens can register online for summer reading at any time, then stop by the Teen Zone desk to grab a reading log.
For youth entering grades 6-12.
No admission charge.
For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email apierce@pwpl.info or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Saturday, June 6, 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room.
Join mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers as we discuss various topics related to mindful living. Each month, teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice.
For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

Saturday Morning Farmers Market﻿
2026-06-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Michigan
Saturday Morning Farmers Market

Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

Never Grow Up- Pajama Party
2026-06-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, 123 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Friday, June 5th,
7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum
Join us for the coziest night out! The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum is throwing a pajama party! Friday, June 5th, 7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Wear your comfiest PJs and join us for games, music, drinks, and snacks. *Must be 21 plus to attend. Tickets available online and at the door. https://upchildrensmuseum.org/shop/Tickets-c192286491

PWPL Presents: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette
2026-06-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays, June (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fridays, June (5, 12, 26) 2026.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two in-person mindfulness meditation programs each week this summer. 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.

For the Heartlands Fundraiser Dinner and Concert
2026-06-05 00:00 - 23:59 | Hidden Pines Barn, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
Kickstart the Summer with “For the Heartlands” Fundraiser Dinner and Concert on June 5, 2026
Support the launch of the Keweenaw Heartlands Community Forest
HANCOCK, MI, April 21, 2026— The Keweenaw Heartlands Community Advisory Committee and Keweenaw Community Foundation are partnering to host “For the Heartlands,” a fundraiser dinner and concert on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Hidden Pines Barn in Calumet.
The event supports the Keweenaw Heartlands Forest Fund, held by the Keweenaw Community Foundation, to establish the Keweenaw Heartlands Community Forest. The fund covers costs related to the early governance and management of this future publicly owned, locally governed forest—one of the first of its kind in Michigan.
Since late 2022, the Keweenaw Heartlands Community Advisory Committee has worked to advance the project in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The committee has spent over 1,900 volunteer hours working to ensure sustained public access to the roughly 20,000 acres in Keweenaw County that make up the Heartlands.
“We joined the advisory committee because of our club’s mission to support outdoor recreation in the Keweenaw. One of our main trails is on the Heartlands property,” said Daryl St. John, Keweenaw ATV Club President. “For us, it’s about continued access to off-road trails, hunting, fishing, camping—and everything else we love about living in this area.”
With more than $324,000 already secured, this event celebrates the final phase of fundraising needed to reach the campaign target of $600,000. Achieving this goal will enable the early planning and start-up of the Keweenaw Heartlands Community Forest once a local, publicly elected Authority Board is established.
Event tickets are available now and expected to sell fast! Tickets are $125 each and include a sit-down dinner, one drink token (cash bar also available), and live music from The Go Rounds. The event will also feature a silent auction showcasing uniquely Keweenaw experiences. Purchase your tickets online: http://bit.ly/4heartlands-tickets
More than just a night out, this event offers attendees a chance to connect with others involved in this project to learn more about what’s ahead for this community forest.
Become a Sponsor
Community members and local businesses are also invited to support the Keweenaw Heartlands Forest Fund through sponsorships that advance the campaign’s fundraising goal. Learn more about how you can sponsor: http://bit.ly/4heartlands-sponsor.
“As I raise a family in the Keweenaw, it’s very important to me that my children grow up in a place where they’re free to explore the wilderness,” said Ethan Deshetsky, of Hidden Pines Barn in Calumet and a Community Forest Hero sponsor for the event. “I support the Keweenaw Heartlands Project efforts to keep wild places open for future generations.”
For more information about the Keweenaw Heartlands Forest Fund, visit www.keweenawheartlandsforestfund.org or contact Robin Meneguzzo at robin@keweenawgives.org or (906) 482-9673.
For more information about the Keweenaw Heartlands Project, visit www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/keweenaw-heartlands.

Eagle Mine community forums
2026-06-04 17:30 | Humboldt Township Hall, 244 Co Rd FAF, Champion, 49814
Eagle Mine will host a series of community forums throughout Marquette County to provide updates on its operations and engage directly with local residents.

The forums are designed to create an open, two-way dialogue between Eagle Mine and the community. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the current status of Eagle Mine, receive updates on recent activities, and ask questions directly to members of the Eagle Mine team.

Forums will be held:

Monday, June 1, 5:30 p.m.
Powell Township Hall
101 Bensinger St.
Big Bay, MI

Thursday, June 4, 12:00 p.m.
Michigamme Township Hall
202 W. Main St.
Michigamme, MI

Thursday, June 4, 5:30 p.m.
Humboldt Township Hall
244 Co. Rd. FAF
Champion, MI

Eagle Mine community forums
2026-06-04 12:00 | Michigamme Township Hall, 202 W Main St, Michigamme, 49861

Wednesday Night Farmers Market﻿
2026-06-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Michigan
Wednesday Night Farmers Market

Wednesdays, June – August, 5 – 8 pm

PWPL Presents: Director Chat
2026-06-03 17:00 - 18:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
11:00 a.m.-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.

PWPL Presents: Director Chat
2026-06-03 11:00 - 12:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
PWPL Presents: Director Chat
Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
11:00 a.m.-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.

PWPL Presents: Books & Banter Book Group
2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 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 June will be KLARA AND THE SUN by Kazuo Ishiguro. 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.

PWPL Presents: Maritime Jewels of the British Isles: England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland Part 2
2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:30 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesday, June 2, 2026,
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Family Friendly, Adults, Seniors. Carol Magriff shares Part 2 of her presentation and discussion about her 15-day Small Ship Adventure to the British Isles. Part 2 includes Peel on the Isle of Man; Manx Loaghtan sheep farm; Belfast, Ireland, and Oxford, England. You don’t need to have attended Part 1 to enjoy Part 2.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: 1-ON-1 Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-06-02 10:00 - 13:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesday, June (2,9,16,23), 2026
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Local History Research Room, Peter White Public Library.
Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Need help utilizing the library’s Memory Lab or navigating Libby? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of
Christine Ault, retired teacher and teach coach, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 3 PM during June, July and August 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 device and have your questions prepared before each session. Bring your passwords and pins as needed.

PWPL Presents: Craft Magic Series: Felt Magic with Jody Trost
2026-06-01 18:30 - 20:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Monday, June 1, 2026,
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join fiber artist Jody Trost for a Beginner Needle Felting Workshop. Learn basic needle felting and leave with your very own handmade felted project. Felting starter kits and wool provided. Please bring a small pair of scissors. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early.
No admission charge.
Register at pwpl.info.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Eagle Mine community forums
2026-06-01 17:30 | Powell Township Hall, 101 Bensinger St, Big Bay, 49808, United States

Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter MARSP Meeting
2026-06-01 12:30 | Slim Cafe, 8 Mohawk Street, Mohawk, Michigan, 49950
The June meeting of the Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will be held on Monday, June 1st at Slims in Mohawk. The business meeting will begin at 12:30 pm, followed by a family style dinner. The guest speaker is Ethan Deshestsky from Erickson Crawle Funeral Home who will speak on funeral preplanning. All members are encouraged to attend.
Contact person – Steven Karpiak , 482-8455

Drag Cabaret at NMU
2026-05-30 19:30, 2026-05-29 19:30 | James A. Panowski Black Box Theatre, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
Thursday and Friday, May 29-30
7:30 p.m
Panowski Black Box Theatre
Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will usher in Pride Month with a Drag Cabaret at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 29-30, in the Panowski Black Box Theatre. Thursday’s show will be followed by an opening night party with appetizers, beverages and a meet and greet with the cast and team
Tickets are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU faculty/staff, seniors and military; $15 for students; and $5 for NMU students. To purchase tickets, visit https://nmu.universitytickets.com.
This performance is part of the 2026 North Coast Theatre and Dance Festival at NMU.
For more information, visit nmu.edu/theatreanddance/schedule.

Copper Range Historical Museum Annual Open House
2026-05-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Copper Range Historial Society, 44 Tri Mountain Avenue, South Range, Michigan, 49963
Copper Range Historical Museum in South Range is holding its Annual Open House on Saturday, May 30, from noon-3:00. Special presentation will include a display by Lucy Granroth of Copper Thread Genealogy & Research. Refreshments available. The museum will open for the season on Tuesday, June 2, from noon-3:00.

PWPL Presents: Poetry, Pizza, and Popcorn: A Poetry Multiverse Event
2026-05-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, May 30, 2026.
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. You couldn’t ask for anything more—music, pizza, popcorn, and poetry. Join renowned musicians, performance artists, and poets Ronnie Ferguson, Beverly Matherne, Jesse Koenig (current U.P. Poet Laureate), Jeff Kass (author of Teacher/Pizza Guy and True Believer), and other guests for an afternoon of poetic multiverse pandemonium.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-05-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, May (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2026.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room.
In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles.
For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Special Topic Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-05-28 10:30 - 11:45 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday May (7, 28)
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Heritage Room Peter White Public Library.
Join Tech Coach Christine Ault in a group setting for a series of special topics that go in-depth about different digital tools on your personal device and in the library. Registration is required.
Please call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to reserve a spot.

Memory Lab- Session II (May 7) Dive-in deeper as we learn more on how to navigate the
Memory Lab. The group will focus on improving their skills to turn old hardware into a digital
format.

Library Printers & Data Base Computers (May 28) Learn about the PWPL’s printer, copy
machine, and genealogy computers. This class is an overview on the tools available to all
patrons. It is encouraged to have a current library card but not necessary to attend.

Marquette seniors perform 'Painless, the Opioid Musical' at Peter White Library
2026-05-27 19:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
May 27, 2026.
7:00 PM
Peter White Library
Five seniors from Marquette Senior High School will present their 12th and final performance of Painless, the Opioid Musical at Peter White Library on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
They performed this 7 times at MSHS during the school day in March, 2 times for the community and once each at Westwood High School and Negaunee High School in May. It was written by a University of Michigan Musical Theater student.

Marquette County Board of Health Meeting
2026-05-27 18:00 | Marquette County Courthouse, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
May 27th 2026
6:00 pm
Marquette County Courthouse, Henry A. Skewis Annex, Room 231

Regular monthly meeting

PWPL Presents: Adult Nonfiction Book Group
2026-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Peter White Conference Room.
Adult Nonfiction Book Group at the Peter White Public Library focuses on narrative nonfiction book picks that tell stories of our past, present, and future. This book group is for people who enjoy reading nonfiction that read like fiction. Join us as we explore this month’s book A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko.
No registration or admission charge.
For more information call 906-226-4311 or email refdesk@pwpl.info.
