Northern Michigan University’s Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center will unveil two exhibits in its new gallery space in 223 Harden Hall: “The Conservationists: George Shiras III, Theodore Roosevelt and the Migratory Bird Act”; and a permanent display of artifacts, photographs and stories about NMU. The opening reception begins at noon Saturday, Jan. 31. “The Conservationists” focuses on the relationship between Shiras and Roosevelt and how the two helped shape conservation and environmental policy in the United States during the early 1900s. The exhibit will feature actual correspondence between the two figures from the collection of the Central Upper Peninsula and NMU
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8 events,February 23, 2026-January 2, 2027 This exhibit showcases two hundred and fifty artifacts, photographs, and documents from our permanent collections. These objects connect local history to the national story while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has often seemed remote from the rest of the country. However, the themes and movements of U.S. history can be seen here as well, especially since the War of 1812. When the country braced for the Civil War, U.P. iron miners raced to uncover iron for the Union army’s railroads and ammunitions. When labor movements exploded following
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“The Holocaust: History, Memory & Michigan Voices,” a new traveling exhibition created by the Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills, is on display at Northern Michigan University’s Olson Library through April 30. An opening reception is scheduled at 4 p.m. Monday, March 9, in the Library Atrium. A smaller exhibit on art as resistance is also featured. “In many ways, the traveling exhibition is a condensed, portable version of the Zekelman Center,” said Ryan Bond, an NMU staff member who teaches a history of the Holocaust class and is a member of the center. “The content there used to America Beckons by Aura Jylhä-Vuorio Finlandia Art Gallery presents ME SIIRTOLAISET | WE IMMIGRANTS Selections from our art + archival collections March 12 – April 16, 2026 Opening Reception: Thursday, March 12, 7-8:30pm HANCOCK, Mich. – Art, artifacts, and oral histories come together to tell stories of Finnish migration to the United States in the new exhibit “Me Siirtolaiset | We Immigrants,” which opens March 12 at Finlandia Art Gallery. The artwork in the exhibit is from the gallery’s permanent collection and includes the work of nine Finnish-American and Finnish artists – Ariadna Donner, Gerald Immonen, Aura Jylha-Vuorio, Gladys Koski Holmes, Desiree Dewe’igan – LISTEN, LEARN, AND CONNECT SUMMER CLOUD Location: Harvey Community Center from 6p – 8p Dates: March 19, April 16and May 7 Location: Zeba Hall from 6p – 7:30p Dates: March 12, April 9, May 14 Free Event, Community Welcome! Anyone under 16 yrs. old needs to have a guardian to attend. Drug and Alcohol Free Event Potluck Dinner, Please bring a dish to share if you can. March 30-April 2 During Negaunee Public Schools’ spring break (the week of March 30-April 2), there will be special activities available for “busting boredom.” There will be a life-size board game in the children’s area, with instructions on each square. Library scavenger hunts for all ages will also be available. These programs are free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. Storytime at 11 a.m. Monday, March 30, at the Negaunee Public Library will have a special guest. Lisa Shirtz, a retired librarian and Title I tutor, will offer a fun program about the alphabet, that’s perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, Kindergartners, and children struggling with reading in school. Parents can learn how to teach their children the alphabet, as well. There will be songs and activities as part of this special storytime. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. |
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Join Miss Sarah for a special family storytime during MAPS spring break! Families with children of all ages will enjoy this storytime with interactive stories, songs, and more. There will be springtime flowers airdry clay craft available following storytime. 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.
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Tuesdays, March (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. The sessions begin at 6:00 pm followed by a period of fellowship. Dr. Debra Smith, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and psychologist, will deliver brief talks exploring various aspects of meditation and its impact on our lives. These talks will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while longer meditation sessions are scheduled for the remaining Tuesdays. All individuals, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation, Handbell Concert Tues, March 31st, 6 p.m. L’Anse Methodist Church Free will offering to benefit Copper Country Mental Health A wide variety of music to interest everyone, presented by Bells on the Bay Light refreshments following the concert Please announce the following recurring monthly event: for Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds.The meetings are held at the Portage Lake District Library at 6:30 pm., the last Tuesday of each month. The dates are as follows: March 31,2026, 6:30 pm @ PLDL April 28, 2026, 6:30 pm @ PLDL May 26, 2026 6:30 pm @ PLDL June 30, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL July 28, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL Thank you for your kind attention in announcing these meeting dates. Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is dedicated to the well-being of individuals living in our communities. Please feel free to call
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: Flat Broke Blues Band. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. The Chassell All School Reunion Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 31, at 6:30 p.m. at the Chassell VFW building. All alumni are invited to attend. There will be the opportunity to join the meeting virtually. Call 906-523-4564 for more information. The next reunion is being planned for July 12, 2026, in Chassell. |
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026. 12:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. BYO lunch or snacks and join Moana and Maui in “Moana II”. There will be tissue paper spring flower making while watching the film. 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.
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8:00am – 4:00pm Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 Bay College in Escanaba, MI MSU Extension and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will offer Pesticide Applicator Training and Exams in the Upper Peninsula at Bay College in Escanaba on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, 8:00am – 4:00pm ET. The program includes a core manual review (RUP credits), lunch and MDARD exams (Training participation required for exam takers). Core exams (private and commercial) will be offered by MDARD as part of the training, while Commercial Category exams will be offered separately onsite through Bay College Testing Services. Four MDARD pesticide applicator
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Wednesday, April 1, 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 April will be GIRL DINNER by Olivie Blake. 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 www.pwpl.info with questions. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit pwpl.info with questions.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For families with youth of all ages. Make and take home rain sticks and tissue paper flowers! 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. |
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Thursdays: March 19; and April 2, 9, 16 and 19. 1-2 p.m CNAS Fire Site Pavilion The NMU Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) is hosting its Fire Site Storytelling Series on select Thursdays in March and April. These events are free and open to the public. This series features Anishinaabe winter storytelling, oral traditions and community discussion, supported and facilitated by the CNAS director, faculty and staff. Remaining Fire Site Storytelling events will take place from 1-2 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 19; and April 2, 9, 16 and 19. They will be held at the CNAS Fire
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Thursday, April 2, 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Join Ms. Holli for a special family storytime during MAPS spring break! Families with children of all ages will enjoy this storytime with interactive stories, songs, and more. There will be a springtime dot painting craft available following storytime. 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.
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week online workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, March 19 through April 23, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom. 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 sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers
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The French Program at Northern Michigan University will host “The Croissant: A Pastry Talk & Tasting” from 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in the Whitman Hall Commons. The event is free and open to the public. Staff from 231 Patisserie will give a presentation on the craft and process behind the iconic French pastry. Attendees will learn how croissants are made, from the careful lamination of buttery dough to the baking techniques that create the signature flaky layers. They will also have an opportunity afterward to taste freshly made croissants and experience the results firsthand. For more information on
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Come See the Easter Bunny April 2nd, 2026 from4p – 5:30p UPSTAIRS AT THE KBIC HELATH SYSTEM Visit with the Easter Bunny and receive a goodie bag! Families with children ages 0-5 are welcomed. Please contact 906-353-4523 if any questions.
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Thursday, April 2, 2026. Session 1: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Session 2: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Limited in-person registration opens at the Youth Services desk on Monday March 16. Register for 1 session only. For families with youth of all ages. Work together as a family to create a still-life masterpiece guided and directed by artist Miss Ella. 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. |
8 events,MARQUETTE – The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after taking a brief hiatus in 2025 due to the opening of The Trestle Building. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited and much anticipated street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014, the festival has evolved into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette. “After taking 2025 off so we could focus on
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KBIC Cultural committee Traditional Medicine Clinic Todd Smith, Traditional Medicine Consultant, will be available to see people on the following dates: Harvey Community Building 105 Acre Trail, Harvey, MI Friday, April 3, 2026 Traditional Clinic – 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm For more information or to schedule an appointment, 906-353-7020 Participants are required to abstain from alcohol, marijuana and drug use four days prior to the Clinic. Women on their moontime cannot participate. |
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Ninth Annual Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium Saturday, April 4, 2026 9 a.m.-noon Zoom The Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium features nationally known pollinator advocate Heather Holm, who will speak on creating soft landings: mini-ecosystems beneath trees that support pollinators. During this free event, we’ll also learn about mosquito control, encouraging beneficial insects, and planting the right tree in the right place. Learn more and register at keweenaw.wildones.org.
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KBIC Cultural committee Traditional Medicine Clinic Todd Smith, Traditional Medicine Consultant, will be available to see people on the following dates: Cultural Center 14865 Ojibwa Park Drive, Baraga, MI Saturday, April 4, 2026 Traditional Clinic – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm For more information or to schedule an appointment, 906-353-7020 Participants are required to abstain from alcohol, marijuana and drug use four days prior to the Clinic. Women on their moontime cannot participate.
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Saturday, April 4, 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Four mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of mindful living. Each month, one of the 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
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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.
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Saturday, April 4, 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. 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. |
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PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime 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. Monday, April 6 1 p.m. In conjunction with Homeschool Hangout, the Negaunee Public Library will hold a graphic novel book club interest meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, April 6. Homeschool and nontraditionally schooled youth (such as online students) ages 10-18 are invited to attend and share ideas, decide meeting dates and times, and choose books for the group to read at this meeting. This program is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.
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Monday, April 6, 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. monthly meeting of the Keweenaw atv club will be held on April 6th , 2026, at 7:00 P.M. It will be held at the Hubbell VFW in Hubbell Mich. We will discuss old and new projects. This is the first meeting of the season. Please attend and bring a friend. |
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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.
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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
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Tuesday, April 7, 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.
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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
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Youth of all ages and skill levels are invited to cozy up and work on their crochet, knit and weaving skills! Once a month, youth can come to work on creations from home or work on a new pattern with fellow yarn spinners. Some tools and yarn will be provided, and parents are encouraged to attend with their kids to work on projects of their own. Drop-in program; staff will help kids with patterns when able. No admission charge. Children under 8 must have an April 7 5 p.m. As part of the Negaunee Public Library’s “Readers Dozen Book Challenge,” the library is hosting an optional book club for all participants at 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The April meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7, in the youth area. Participants are welcome to enjoy refreshments, share what they’ve been reading, swap recommendations for the coming month, and connect with fellow readers. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.
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Tuesday, April 7, 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. Tuesday, April 7 5:30 p.m. The Negaunee Public Library is holding an adult book club interest meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7. Everyone is welcome to attend and share ideas, suggest times and dates to meet, and what to read. This program is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. Tuesday, April 7 5:30 p.m. The Negaunee Public Library is holding a “bring your own craft night” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, where the community is welcome to bring a craft they are working on or start a new one. This is an excellent way for the community to get together, share their hobbies, and have a dedicated place and time for creative flow. This program is free and all are welcome to attend; there is no age restriction but all children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at
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Tuesdays, April (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. The sessions begin at 6:00 pm followed by a period of fellowship. Dr. Debra Smith, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and psychologist, will deliver brief talks exploring various aspects of meditation and its impact on our lives. These talks will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while longer meditation sessions are scheduled for the remaining Tuesdays. All individuals, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation, are
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PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette Tuesdays, April (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. The sessions begin at 6:00 pm followed by a period of fellowship. Dr. Debra Smith, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and psychologist, will deliver brief talks exploring various aspects of meditation and its impact on our lives. These talks will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while longer meditation sessions are scheduled for the remaining Tuesdays. All individuals, regardless of skill level Northern Michigan University’s Platform Personalities organization will host actor Max Greenfield of “New Girl” and “The Neighborhood” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in the Northern Center Grand Ballroom. Greenfield is an Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor best known for his iconic role as Schmidt in the hit comedy series “New Girl.” His portrayal of the fast-talking, sharply dressed, and hilariously self-assured character earned him widespread critical acclaim and a devoted fan following. He currently stars as Dave Johnson in the CBS sitcom “The Neighborhood,” opposite Cedric the Entertainer, and will appear in season four of “The White Lotus.” Recent |
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Wednesdays April (8, 15, 22, 29), 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Teen Zone. Home School Teens, Ages 11 & up, are welcome to join Amanda in the Teen Zone for bi-weekly book discussions. We will be discussing The Backstagers by James TynionIV. For youth ages 11 & up. No admission charge. For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at pierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026. 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Teen Zone. Drop in for monthly gaming; we will have a selection of video games, board games and more. For youth in grades 6-12. No admission charge. For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook. Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room. Regular quarterly meeting of the Township Advisory Council of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 6:30 at the Marquette Regional History Center Join us for an hour-long, whirlwind tour on the amazing life and revolutionary genius of Benjamin Franklin. Presented by historian and music professor at NMU, Dr James A. Strain (a first cousin 12 times removed) to Benjamin Franklin! Learn dozens of well-known and little-known facts about Dr Franklin’s contributions to the independence of the United States. Dr Strain will display his collection of early U..S. and colonial flags. He will include maps and music, scientific discoveries, and writings of wisdom by which to live. So, bring your bifocals, pull
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of wonderful music performed by the Marquette Senior High School Jazz Band, led by MSHS Band Director Emily Morgan-Booth. No admission charge, pick up a free ticket at circulation beginning March 11. Limited seating available. 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. The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its next general membership meeting on Wednesday, April 8th at 6:45 p.m. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Room 309, Olson Library, Elizabeth & Edgar Harden Hall on the NMU campus. A panel led by NMU’s Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Environment will discuss the impact of climate change on the Great Lakes Region. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public This year’s Spring Lyceum will feature snowboarder, recent Olympian, and 2022 Olympics Gold Medalist, Nick Baumgartner. There will be school performances on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 April, with a community performance in Kaufman Auditorium on the evening of Wednesday 8 April at 7 p.m. |
14 events,MARQUETTE – The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after taking a brief hiatus in 2025 due to the opening of The Trestle Building. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited and much anticipated street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014, the festival has evolved into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette. “After taking 2025 off so we could focus on
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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.
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Thursdays: March 19; and April 2, 9, 16 and 19. 1-2 p.m CNAS Fire Site Pavilion The NMU Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) is hosting its Fire Site Storytelling Series on select Thursdays in March and April. These events are free and open to the public. This series features Anishinaabe winter storytelling, oral traditions and community discussion, supported and facilitated by the CNAS director, faculty and staff. Remaining Fire Site Storytelling events will take place from 1-2 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 19; and April 2, 9, 16 and 19. They will be held at the CNAS Fire
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week online workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, March 19 through April 23, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom. 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 sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers
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Thursday, April 9 3:30-5:30 p.m. The Negaunee Public Library will hold a drop-in craft event for kids ages 5 and up from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9. Children can stop by to create something fun to take home. Youngsters ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caring adult; older youth who are unaccompanied must be able to provide a caring adult’s phone number in case of emergency. This event is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.
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Thursdays, April (9, 23, 30), 2026. 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace. Youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Please note that staff do not know how to play the game, so it is not guaranteed that gaming will always happen. If your child has a friend they like to game with, come together! Kids will also be able to spend Thursday, April 9 5 p.m. The Negaunee Public Library is offering a poetry and short story night at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 9. This is a recurring event that meets on the second Thursday each month, but all are welcome to attend. Bring your own work or share a poem or story from your favorite writer or collection. This is a creative space to share the love of writing with others. This program is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. Thursday, April 9 5:30 p.m. The Negaunee Public Library will hold an interest meeting for a language club at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9. All are welcome to attend and help to shape a new language learning group. This meeting is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. Negaunee Public Library will hold a graphic novel book club interest meeting at 3 p.m. Friday, April 10. Youth ages 10-18 are invited to attend and share ideas, decide meeting dates and times, and choose books for the group to read at this meeting.
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Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors. In partnership with NMU’s Visiting Writers program, Marquette Poets Circle hosts author Melissa Faliveno, former senior editor of Poets & Writers Magazine. Faliveno’s essay collection Tomboyland was named a best book of 2020 by NPR and Oprah Magazine, and their debut novel, Hemlock, was released in January 2026. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
10 events,MARQUETTE – The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after taking a brief hiatus in 2025 due to the opening of The Trestle Building. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited and much anticipated street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014, the festival has evolved into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette. “After taking 2025 off so we could focus on
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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.
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Fridays, April (10, 17, 24) 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
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Friday, April 10, 2026. 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors. As part of the Great Lakes Poetry Festival, PWPL screens this portrait of a writer driven to become a great Canadian poet at a time when that title barely existed. Rated PG. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
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Fridays, April (10, 17, 24), 2026. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. |
12 events,The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after an extended hibernation due to the Ore Dock Brewing Company’s expansion kicking off in 2025. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014, the annual festival has grown into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette. “We’re so excited to be waking the Bear this year,” says MARQUETTE – The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after taking a brief hiatus in 2025 due to the opening of The Trestle Building. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited and much anticipated street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014, the festival has evolved into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette. “After taking 2025 off so we could focus on
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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.
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Saturday, April 11, 2026. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery. Toss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances, clothing, or bikes and skilled fixers will assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money, learn valuable repair skills, and reduce your environmental impact. No admission charge. For further information, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4311.
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Keweenaw’s Got Talent Saturday, April 11, 2026 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Hancock Community Hub Rachel Marie Blau Memorial Theater 417 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with concessions and pre-show activities. The event concludes with awards and a finale celebration. About the Event Keweenaw’s Got Talent is designed to spotlight the creativity already thriving in the region and build a new annual tradition rooted in community pride, encouragement, and fun. It is coordinated by the Hancock Community Hub Events Committee and community volunteers. Youth will kick off the event with the “Rising Stars Showcase,” and adults will Marquette Symphony Orchestra Kaufman Auditorium BEETHOVEN’S 5TH SYMPHONY April 11, 2026, 7:30 PM Revel in one of the greatest works ever composed: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 by Ludwig van Beethoven. |
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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. Monday, April 13 11 a.m. Storytime at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, at the Negaunee Public Library will feature a special guest and focus on music and movement. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend this free event. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. The Negaunee Public Library is hosting local poets Troy Graham and Soph at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 13. The public is invited to attend this free poetry reading. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. Monday, April 13 11 a.m. Storytime at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, at the Negaunee Public Library will be a special Financial Literacy Month program. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend this free event. Every family in attendance will receive a free book to keep. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. |
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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.
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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
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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
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Tuesday, April 14 5-7 p.m. The Negaunee Public Library is offering a monthly culture program for older children and teens. The April program will be about Guinea, a country in West Africa, and will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. A guest speaker will share insights about the culture and traditions of Guinea. This is an excellent opportunity for kids, ages 8 and up, and young adults to learn about cultures worldwide. The event is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.
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Tuesdays, April (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. The sessions begin at 6:00 pm followed by a period of fellowship. Dr. Debra Smith, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and psychologist, will deliver brief talks exploring various aspects of meditation and its impact on our lives. These talks will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while longer meditation sessions are scheduled for the remaining Tuesdays. All individuals, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation, are
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Tuesdays, April (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. The sessions begin at 6:00 pm followed by a period of fellowship. Dr. Debra Smith, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and psychologist, will deliver brief talks exploring various aspects of meditation and its impact on our lives. These talks will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while longer meditation sessions are scheduled for the remaining Tuesdays. All individuals, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation, are |
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Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (KBOCC) cordially invites you to participate in our 2026 Job Fair and Career Expo on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The event will be held from 10:00am-1:00pm at the Niiwin Akeaa Center, 111 Beartown Rd, Baraga, MI 49908. The building is located behind the Ojibwa Casino (follow the signs). This FREE event will host numerous employers/agencies to promote their summer jobs, internships and career opportunities to students and community members in a variety of fields. This year we would also like to welcome businesses that may be interested in promoting their business and/or career field, regardless of
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Wednesdays April (8, 15, 22, 29), 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. |
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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.
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Thursdays: March 19; and April 2, 9, 16 and 19. 1-2 p.m CNAS Fire Site Pavilion The NMU Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) is hosting its Fire Site Storytelling Series on select Thursdays in March and April. These events are free and open to the public. This series features Anishinaabe winter storytelling, oral traditions and community discussion, supported and facilitated by the CNAS director, faculty and staff. Remaining Fire Site Storytelling events will take place from 1-2 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 19; and April 2, 9, 16 and 19. They will be held at the CNAS Fire
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week online workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, March 19 through April 23, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom. 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 sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers
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Thursday, April 16 3:30-4:30 p.m. The Negaunee Public Library is hosting a building club. Youth ages 5 and up are welcome to participate in a weekly building club, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16. Kids will discuss a topic that will be the focus of their creations, and then have time to build with blocks such as LEGO bricks. Participants can have their creations displayed in the library until the following meeting. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caring adult; older youth who are unaccompanied must be able to provide a caring adult’s phone number in |
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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.
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Fridays, April (10, 17, 24) 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
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Fridays, April (10, 17, 24), 2026. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. |
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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! |
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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. 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 |
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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.
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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
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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 Tuesday, April 21 5:30 p.m. The Negaunee Public Library is holding a “bring your own craft night” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, where the community is welcome to bring a craft they are working on or start a new one. This is an excellent way for the community to get together, share their hobbies, and have a dedicated place and time for creative flow. This program is free and all are welcome to attend; there is no age restriction but all children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at
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Tuesdays, April (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. The sessions begin at 6:00 pm followed by a period of fellowship. Dr. Debra Smith, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and psychologist, will deliver brief talks exploring various aspects of meditation and its impact on our lives. These talks will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while longer meditation sessions are scheduled for the remaining Tuesdays. All individuals, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation, are
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Tuesdays, April (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. The sessions begin at 6:00 pm followed by a period of fellowship. Dr. Debra Smith, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and psychologist, will deliver brief talks exploring various aspects of meditation and its impact on our lives. These talks will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while longer meditation sessions are scheduled for the remaining Tuesdays. All individuals, regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation, are 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 |
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Wednesdays April (8, 15, 22, 29), 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. Marquette Regional History Center & League of Women Voters present: Swimming Suffragettes: The Evolution and Revolution in Women’s Bathing Suits Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 p.m. What’s the connection between bathing suits and women’s right to vote? Join us as Carrie Moon-Dupree, Director of Development for the League of Women Voters of Michigan, showcases her wonderful collection of vintage to modern swimwear, tracing the style changes as a mirror of the changing history of women’s rights in the United States. This fundraiser for the League of Women Voters of Marquette County will support its efforts to provide non-partisan voter education, voter A beachside atmosphere will fill the Marquette Regional History Center on April 22, 2026, as the Marquette County League of Women Voters hosts its spring fundraiser: “Swimming Suffragettes: The Evolution and Revolution in Women’s Bathing Suits.” Carrie Moon-Dupree, Director of Development for the Michigan League, has been a longtime collector of vintage women’s swimsuits and has observed that their evolution parallels the progress of women’s rights. Tasty finger foods and luscious drinks will welcome guests at 5:30 p.m., and displays of the History Center’s vintage suits, along with photos of League members’ relatives in suits from their time, will entertain |
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Tribal Water Day April 23, 2026 from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Buck’s Bingo Hall ~ Doors open at 8am Pre-register before April 16th to receive incentives (906-524-5757) Join the NRD to learn about how we care for and protect our water. Presentations Information tables Student posters and more. Everyone is welcome to attend ~ Lunch will be provided!
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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.
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week online workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, March 19 through April 23, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom. 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 sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers
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Thursday, April 23 3:30-5:30 p.m. The Negaunee Public Library will hold a drop-in craft event for kids ages 5 and up from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23. Children can stop by to create something fun to take home. Youngsters ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caring adult; older youth who are unaccompanied must be able to provide a caring adult’s phone number in case of emergency. This event is free. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.
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Thursdays, April (9, 23, 30), 2026. 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace. Youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Please note that staff do not know how to play the game, so it is not guaranteed that gaming will always happen. If your child has a friend they like to game with, come together! Kids will also be able to spend Thursday, April 23 6:15 p.m Vandament Arena Comedian Sal Vulcano of “Impractical Jokers” fame will make a stop at Northern Michigan University on his “Everything’s Fine” tour Thursday, April 23. Doors to Vandament Arena open at 6:15 p.m. and the show begins at 7. Vulcano is an improvisational and stand-up comedian best known for co-creating, executive producing and starring in one of the most recognized and long-standing comedy shows of all time. “Impractical Jokers” now on the TBS network, is in its 11th season and has produced multiple spinoff shows. Alongside his co-stars from the series, Vulcano performs as part |
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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.
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Fridays, April (10, 17, 24) 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
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Fridays, April (10, 17, 24), 2026. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. |
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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. |
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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.
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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
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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 Tuesday, April 28 5:30 p.m. The Negaunee Public Library will offer a book bedazzling craft night at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28. Crafters can bring a favorite book to decorate, or use a book that the library provides. This event is free and registration is appreciated. For more information or to register, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. Please announce the following recurring monthly event: for Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds.The meetings are held at the Portage Lake District Library at 6:30 pm., the last Tuesday of each month. The dates are as follows: April 28, 2026, 6:30 pm @ PLDL May 26, 2026 6:30 pm @ PLDL June 30, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL July 28, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL Thank you for your kind attention in announcing these meeting dates. Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is dedicated to the well-being of individuals living in our communities. Please feel free to call me (Sue Kauppi) at 906-369-4858 with |
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Wednesdays April (8, 15, 22, 29), 2026. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. Wednesday, April 29 5:30 p.m. The Negaunee Public Library will host Tyler Vertin, a financial advisor, at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, as he presents how attendees can outsmart the scammers. Incidents of financial fraud are on the rise. Learn how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter; learn about resources to use if you become a victim of fraud; and discover steps to take to protect your finances. This event is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. |
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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.
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Thursday, April 30. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Youth ages 5 and up are welcome to participate in a weekly building club, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30. Kids will discuss a topic that will be the focus of their creations, and then have time to build with blocks such as LEGO bricks. Participants can have their creations displayed in the library until the following meeting. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caring adult; older youth who are unaccompanied must be able to provide a caring adult’s phone number in case of emergency. This event is free. For more
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Thursdays, April (9, 23, 30), 2026. 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace. Youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Please note that staff do not know how to play the game, so it is not guaranteed that gaming will always happen. If your child has a friend they like to game with, come together! Kids will also be able to spend |