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Peter White Public Library: September schedule

MARQUETTE — Peter White Public Library in Marquette has announced its September schedule:

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

Book-A-Librarian — get one-on-one assistance via phone or Zoom with questions about technology, genealogy, or anything else the reference librarians normally help with. Email refdesk@uproc.lib.mi.us or call 226-4311/4312. noon to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 1

Director Chat

Stop and chat with Andrea Ingmire, PWPL’s director. Tell her what you like about the Library, what suggestions or concerns you have, or whatever is on your mind. Facebook Live. 3-4:30 p.m.

Bluesday Tuesday; Flat Broke Blues Band

Bring chairs and wear masks to celebrate the end of summer with the Flat Broke Blues Band sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society and the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund of PWPL. Peter White Public Library Front Street steps. 7:-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24

Book-A-Librarian

Get one-on-one assistance via phone or Zoom with questions about technology, genealogy, or anything else the reference librarians normally help with. Email refdesk@uproc.lib.mi.us or call 226-4311/4312. noon-2 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24

Virtual Meditation Class

Learn how to alleviate some of your stress by joining Jeremy Morelock for this weekly meditation class emphasizing mindfulness, loving-kindness and compassion. Zoom ID: 471 458 3633. 5:30-7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 8

Tasty Reads

For members and those wanting to join this book club for readers who love to cook, PWPL will be hosting a virtual meeting of its Tasty Reads book club to discuss J. Ryan Stradal’s novel “Kitchens of the Great Midwest.” Zoom ID: 825 6265 2945 (pwd: pwplcook) noon-1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 12

Traditional Music Jam

Take out a guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass, ukulele, harmonica, or just your voice, and join other acoustic musicians and vocalists for a community jam session. Listeners are always welcome. Peter White Public Library Front Street steps. (rain date: Saturday, Sept. 19) 2-5 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept 15

Weeknight Music: The DayDreamers

Marquette’s ultimate party band, the DayDreamers, will take to the Library’s Front Street steps in this weeknight concert sponsored by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund of PWPL. Don’t forget to bring a chair and wear a mask. Peter White Public Library Front Street steps. (rain date: Tuesday, Sept. 22) 7 p.m.

Wednesday Sept. 16

Klava Klub: “Leviathan Wakes” by James S. A. Corey

Get together with other sci-fi lovers to talk about “Leviathan Wakes” by James S. A. Corey, the first in The Expanse series. Harlow Park. (If raining we’ll meet virtually, Zoom ID: 835 3899 0016 (pwd: scifi) 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 17

Yooper Uke Week Concert

Ben Hassenger and Jeff Krebs and Fridayends, Blackrocks Brewery, 6-8 p.m., ages 21 and older, No admission fee

Saturday, Sept. 19

Yooper Uke Week Ukulele Workshops

Blackrocks Brewery

11 a.m.-noon, beginning, all ages

12:30 p.m.-1:30 pm, intermediate, all ages

No Admission Fee

Yooper Uke Week Community Strum

Blackrocks Brewery, 2-3 p.m., ages 21 and older

No Admission Fee

Wednesday Sept 23

Author Talk: Maryka Biaggio

Join Maryka Biaggio for the release of her new book, “Eden Waits,” based on the true story of Michigan’s utopian experiment in the late 19th century. Zoom ID 836 8442 5653 (pwd: EdenWaits) 7 p.m.

Teen Programming

Call 906-226-4321or email apiercepwpl@gmail.com

JTAB: Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 4:15-5:15 p.m.

TAB: Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 4-5 p.m.

Children’s Programming

906-226-4323

Take and Make Activity Kit Pick Up

Come to the white tent in the PWPL parking lot to pick up your superhero kit:

Wednesday Sept. 2: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Thursday Sept. 17: 3-6 p.m.

Ages 4-7–Superhero Mask and Laser Maze

Ages 8-12–Superhero Coasters

First come, first serve. PWPL Parking lot

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday and Wednesday Sept. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30

Join for Toddler Storytime on Facebook Live, geared toward children 36 months and younger, 10:15 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday and Friday Sept. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25

Join on Facebook Live for Preschool Storytime, geared toward preschool age children, 10:15 a.m.

Muggles for Potter

Tuesday, Sept. 22

Harry Potter fans in second and third grade are invited to make wands and potions in this virtual meeting. Email srehborgpwpl@gmail.com for Zoom invite, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Dumbledore’s Army

Tuesday, Sept. 29

Harry Potter fans in fourth through sixth grade are invited to make wands and potions in this virtual meeting. Email srehborgpwpl@gmail.com for Zoom invite, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Starting at $3.23/week.

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