Central UP 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

Wednesdays October (7, 14, 21, 28), 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.  

Where: Peter White Public Library When: October 14 from 10 a.m. to noon Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Shiras Room, on the top level of Peter White Public Library (Front Street side). The meeting is intended to provide an informal opportunity to discuss issues within the community, and to give citizens the opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Marquette Food Co-op.  Teens in grades 6- 12 are invited to register for a cooking class at the Marquette Food Coop. October’s class will be Falafel (Middle Eastern chickpea fritter) with cucumber yogurt salad. This class is vegetarian and gluten-free. Very hands-on! Cooking class will take place at the Marquette Food Co-Op. Online registration required. For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call 906-226-4321 or visit pwpl.info.  

Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room.  Regular meeting of the Township Advisory Council of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all.  

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Family Friendly, Adults, Seniors. Craving some good ol’ Country music with dashes of classic rock and soul? PWPL hosts Boots and Sandals, a band that covers tunes by the likes Johnny Cash, Chris Stapleton, Stevie Nicks, Patsy Cline, and others. Join us for this kneeslapping, finger-snapping concert!  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.