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When: Friday, November 13 Where: Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice,  914 W Baraga Avenue, Marquett Dementia Live, a unique simulation program for family caregivers of people living with dementia, will be held on Friday, November 13 in Marquette.  Dementia Live® is an in-person experience that immerses the non-professional, informal family caregiver into what life might be like living with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Utilizing specialized gear that simulates dementia specific changes that include altered eyesight, hearing and tactile sensation, this safe experience is a powerful and effective tool for family caregivers to increase their understanding and empathy for

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.  

Fridays, November (6, 13, 20) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room.  Mediate Marquette, Unity Yoga, and PWPL have collaborated to offer a weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation program. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices with the intention of cultivating care, compassion, and connection. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend.  For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.  

Friday, November 13, 2026. 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors. In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Peter White Public Library screens this fascinating film documenting the portrayals of Indigenous peoples throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.  Rated TV-G. No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Friday, November 13, 2026. 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors. In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Peter White Public Library screens this fascinating film documenting the portrayals of Indigenous peoples throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Rated TV-G.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Friday, November 6 & 20, (3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)  November 13, (Drop-in 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.), 2026.  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.  

Where: Marquette Regional History Center When: Saturday, November 14 from 10:00am-4:00pm. The perfect way to start your Holiday shopping off, by supporting local artists in every medium. The sale will take place at the Marquette Regional History Center, located at 145 W Spring Street in Marquette, Michigan. The History Center is a destination, providing holiday shoppers with access to world-class exhibits. The Museum will hold an old-fashioned bake sale; their annual Dollhouse Days, a Membership Drive and the History Center gift shop will be open for the event.   This year’s artists include Barry Bernstein, Chris & Sandy Weber, Monica

Saturday, November 14, 2026. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 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.  

Saturday, November 14, 2026. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Studio 1.  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.