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

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

Wednesday, October 28, 2026. 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.  WLUC TV 6 Studios.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join Upper Michigan Today’s John Redfield and Audrey Stetson, along with PWPL staff, for an on-air, in-person book discussion. This month’s book: Vigil by: George Saudners.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit  pwpl.info.  

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.  

Wednesday, October 28, 2026. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library. 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 Murderland by Caroline Fraser.  No registration or admission charge.  For more information call 906-226-4311 or email refdesk@pwpl.info.  

Wednesday, October 28, 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, October 28, 2026. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors. Award-winning writer Bonnie Jo Campbell (author of the 2024 Today Show Book Club selection The Waters) returns to PWPL to read from her recently published novel The Spirits, a ghostly tale of love, redemption, and healing set on a small farm in Michigan on December 24.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit  pwpl.info.