Events for November 3, 2026

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

When: Thursdays, October 15 through November 19, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm Where: Zoom   Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week online workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, October 15 through November 19, 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

Tuesdays & Fridays November (3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20), 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, November (3, 10, 17 & 24), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 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? 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

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  For children ages 5-7 with a loving adult. Little Illustrators introduces the artists behind favorite picture books. Each month youth will enjoy a read-aloud story, participate in a staff-led discussion/investigation of the illustrator’s unique style, and create their own piece of take-home artwork inspired by the techniques and materials used by the illustrator. In November, we will explore the art style of Jon Klassen!  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.  

When: November 3, 7pm Where: Ore Dock Brewing Company   Maritime History on Tap is back! Join us on November 3, 7pm, to commemorate the 51st Anniversary of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald at the Ore Dock Brewing Company. The program features the “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” sung by Michael Waite, followed by the Evolution of the Storm with National Weather Service’s Rebecca Economides and Fred Stonehouse on the Loss of the Fitzgerald. Tickets are $5 at the door. This program is sponsored in part by the Ore Dock Brewing Company and from grants by Upper Michigan Energies