Central UP Events

Michigan State University Extension will be hosting pasture walks at 3 locations across the Upper Peninsula. The pasture walks will focus on management strategies to improve soil health. During drought, healthy soils allow for more rapid water infiltration and possess greater water holding capacity. Frank Wardynski and Kable Thurlow, Michigan State University Extension educators, will be discussing a project they will be working on over the next two years. The project involves working with cooperative farmers to demonstrate grazing management practices that will improve soil health and resiliency to drought. In addition to discussing the project they will also be

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026.  All day throughout the library.  Drop in any time to join the Free to Read fun! Book-themed puzzles will be set for patrons to work on all day. Enjoy free puzzles, coffee, and hot tea throughout the day. Bring your friends and make some new ones!  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 7, 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 July will be WE DO NOT PART by Han Kang. 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.  

When: Wednesday October 7th 11:15AM-12:00PM Where: Ishpeming Middle School Garden Partridge Creek Farm (PCF) , on behalf of Ishpeming Middle School students, are thrilled to invite the community to the 5th grade Farm Stand and grand re-opening of the Ishpeming Middle School Garden. Partridge Creek Farm’s Farm-to-School program has been an Ishpeming Public School District program since 2018, engaging over 100 students each year in hands-on educational experiences that teach students about healthy eating and local food.   The 5th Grade Farm Stand  Since 2021, Ishpeming Middle School 5th graders have put on this Farm Stand as a way to share

Wednesday, October 7, 2026. 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.  Teens in grades 6-12 join in on the fun with unTITLEd Teens, a monthly program that will be a different activity each month. This month we will be making mini fall scenes.  No admission charge.  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.  

Wednesday October 7, 2026. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room. Youth ages 8-12. Join our new Tween Book Club! Each month, we’ll explore a different book genre through reading, discussion, and a fun hands-on craft. For October, our featured genre is Spooky Reads! Read any spooky or scary book you choose before the meeting, or pick one from our recommended reading list, available at the Youth Services Desk. Bring your book to the club, share your thoughts during our discussion, and enjoy a themed craft with fellow readers. No admission charge.  For more information and

Michigan State University Extension will be hosting pasture walks at 3 locations across the Upper Peninsula. The pasture walks will focus on management strategies to improve soil health. During drought, healthy soils allow for more rapid water infiltration and possess greater water holding capacity. Frank Wardynski and Kable Thurlow, Michigan State University Extension educators, will be discussing a project they will be working on over the next two years. The project involves working with cooperative farmers to demonstrate grazing management practices that will improve soil health and resiliency to drought. In addition to discussing the project they will also be

Wednesday, October 7, 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.,  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this programming series, seasoned published authors of various genres lead participants through writing exercises and workshops to hone their writerly talents. October’s Writer: Jeff Kass. Jeff Kass is a Michigan Notable Book author (Teacher/Pizza Guy) and has published novels, short story collections, and poetry collections. His most recent book, True Believer, contains poems based on Kass’s lifelong passion for the Marvel superhero universe. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at