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MARQUETTE — Peter White Public Library has announced its event schedule for November:

NEA Big Read: Voices from the Past on Public Radio 90

through Monday, Nov. 15. WNMU FM Public Radio 90 will air segments in which community members share memories of ancestors (parents, grandparents, great grandparents). For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit www.pwpl.info.

NEA Big Read: U.P. Libraries

Book Discussions

through Monday, Nov. 15. The following Upper Peninsula libraries will be hosting book discussions of “An American Sunrise”: The Keweenaw Storytelling Center; Crystal Falls Library; Ironwood Carnegie Library; Escanaba Public Library; Portage Lake District Library; MTU Library; Bayliss Public Library; Ishpeming Carnegie Library; Negaunee City Library; and Munising School Public Library. For more information, contact individual libraries for dates and times.

NEA Big Read: Professor Amber Morseau Keynote Address

Monday, Nov. 1 from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Amber Morseau, Director of the Center for Native American Studies, Northern Michigan University, will deliver a keynote address “Worldviews through Art Expression: Women Reconnecting Us to Our Home and Ancestors.” No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Genealogy Help

Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m.- noon. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. The library continues to partner with Marquette County Genealogical Society to help those with an interest in family history. Work individually with an experienced genealogist. Bring family documents. Contact the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 or refdesk@pwpl.info for more information.

Director Chat

Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m.-noon and 5-6 p.m. Circulation Lobby. Stop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire. No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.

What’s Up?

Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Zoom. Scott Stobbelaar of the Marquette Astronomical Society will provide a monthly guide as to what can be seen in the skies of the Upper Peninsula. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Homeschool Chapter Book

Club Session 2

Wednesdays Nov. 3, 10, 17 from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Ages 8-13.“Charlotte’s Web” by E. B White. Activities will include cooking, science and art. No admission charge. Online registration required. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info

Homeschool Storybook Club

Wednesdays Nov. 3, 10, 17 from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Ages 5-7. Listen to stories and complete crafts and activities based off the book. The program will highlight notable writers and illustrators and attempt to emulate their personal styles in crafts of our own! No admission charge. Online registration required. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Outword

Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 4-5 pm. LGBTQIA youth and ally students in grades 7 to 12 are welcome. No admission charge. Masks required regardless of vaccination status at indoor youth programs. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, and visit www.pwpl.info.

Authors Reading Virtually:

Beth Roberts

Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Zoom. Poet Beth Roberts, author of the recent poetry collection “Like You,” reads selections of new and published work. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Meditation Class

Thursdays, Nov. 4, 11, 18 from 5:30-7 p.m. Online. Adults. Join Jeremy Morelock for a weekly meditation class emphasizing mindfulness, loving-kindness and compassion. No admission charge. For more information, and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4322 or visit www.pwpl.info.

NEA Big Read: Two-Time U. P. Poet Laureate Marty Achatz

Hybrid Poetry Workshop

Thursday, Nov. 4 from 7-9 p.m. The Joy Center in Ishpeming and Peter White Public Library Zoom. Achatz, two-time Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, will conduct a poetry-writing workshop with prompts focused on the theme of honoring your ancestors, which is a major theme in “An American Sunrise.” These writing prompts will allow participants to connect with and discuss Harjo’s work through word and memory. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

NEA Big Read: Harmonies and Harjo

Saturday, Nov. 6 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Faculty and students of Northern Michigan University’s Department of Music provide a concert of music that reflects Joy Harjo’s poetry in “An American Sunrise.” Local poets and community members share the stage with the musicians, reading Harjo’s inspiring words. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Zoom Storytime

Mondays, Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29. 9:30-10 a.m.. Zoom. Storytime for kids ages 0-6 and a loving adult. Join for books, songs, fingerplays, dancing and more on Zoom! Link for storytime found on the online events calendar. For more information and to check the status of the program call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Preschool Storytime

Mondays and Tuesdays Nov. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 from 10:45-11:15 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. Online registration required. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

NEA Big Read:

“We are Water Protectors”

Take & Make pickup

Monday, Nov. 8. During library open hours. Youth ages 5-12. Pick up Take & Make kits from the Youth Services department in advance of live Zoom program (Wednesday, Nov. 10) with artist Lisa Fosmo. First come, first served. For more information and to check the status of the program call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

NEA Big Read: Dr. Amy Hamilton Keynote Address

Monday, Nov. 8 from 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Dr. Amy Hamilton, Professor and Native American Literature Specialist, Northern Michigan University, will deliver a keynote on “Climate and American Indian Literature,” based on a forthcoming publication, No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 30 from 9:45-10:15 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Ages 21 months-36 months. Stories, songs, rhymes, finger-plays and activities for children ages 18 months to 36 months with a loving adult. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. Online registration required. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Tasty Reads Book Group

Tuesday, Nov. 9 from noon-1 p.m. George Shiras III Room. Adult Program. Book group will be discussing “Kitchen Front” by Jennifer Ryan. Share your cooking adventures inspired by this book. No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Muggles for Potter Grades 2 and 3

Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. All young wizards in second and third grade are invited to come engage with the wonderful wizarding world of Harry Potter. This month get your ear muffs ready for Mandrake potting. No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Wonder Babies

Wednesdays and Fridays, Nov. 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 from 9:45-10:10 am. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 20 months with a loving adult. Older siblings welcome. No admission charge. Online registration required. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Preschool Creative Movement

Wednesdays, Nov. 10, 17, 24 from 2-2:45p.m. Community Room. Children ages 3-5. Explore dance and rhythm while developing large and fine motor skills, coordination and imagination. No special footwear required. No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Junior Teen Advisory Board (JTAB)

Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 4:15- 5:15 p.m. All students in grades 5 to 8 are welcome. Meet new people, play games, plan events for people your age, talk about books, and get volunteer experience. No admission charge. Masks required regardless of vaccination status at indoor youth programs. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, and visit www.pwpl.info.

NEA Big Read: We Are Water

Protectors-Zoom

Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Youth ages 5-12. Meet artist Lisa Fosmo on Zoom to read the book “We are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom, discuss the importance of protecting the Great Lakes, and create your own water protector art project. Art project materials are provided by the library as a Take & Make pickup. Pick up of Take & Make begins Monday Nov. 8, first come first served, in the Youth Services Department. Younger children will require adults’ assistance with the art project. Zoom link available at pwpl.info/events. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

NEA Big Read: Dr. Martin Reinhardt Keynote Address

Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 7-8 p.m. Marquette Regional History Center. Dr. Martin Reinhart of Northern Michigan University’s Center for Native American Studies will deliver a keynote address about the removal histories of Indigenous people from their original lands. No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Afterschool Camp Vibes

Thursdays, Nov. 11 and 18 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. School aged children. Group games and activities and crafts to take one back to summer camp fun. No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

STEM Preschool Storytime

Thursday, Nov. 11 from 6:15-7 p.m. Preschool age children and a loving adult. This month we will look at the states of water and explore with hands on activities. No admission charge. Online registration required. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info

NEA Big Read: Building Bridges —

Native American Storytelling

Thursday, Nov. 11 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum. The U. P. Children’s Museum hosts an afternoon of reading and activities about Native American Storytelling. No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

LEGO Club

Fridays, Nov. 12, 19, 26 from 4-5:15 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly, 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 20 people in the LEGO room at any given time, first come first served. No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.