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

PWPL closed

Saturday, Jan. 1. All day. The Peter White Public Library is closed for New Year’s Day. Find ebooks, audiobooks, movies and more on Hoopla, Kanopy, or MeL Databases at www.pwpl.info

Director Chat

Tuesday, Jan. 4. 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. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.

What’s Up?

Tuesday, Jan. 4. 7-8 p.m. Virtual Program. Peter White Public Library Zoom. Teens, Family, Adults, Senior. 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.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Passcode: 551067

Outword

Wednesday, Jan. 5. 4-5 p.m. 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. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit www.pwpl.info.

Meditation

Thursdays, Jan. 6, 13, 21, 28. 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Zoom. Teens, family, adults, seniors. Join Jeremy Morelock for a weekly Meditation Class emphasizing mindfulness, loving-kindness and compassion. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Zoom ID: 317-545-0687

Docu Cinema: “Straightlaced”

Monday, Jan. 10. 7 -8:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, adults, seniors. Films return to Peter White Public Library in this documentary series. “Straightlaced” unearths how pressures around gender and sexuality are confining American teens. The stories in this film reflect a diversity of experiences, demonstrating how gender role expectations and homophobia are interwoven, illustrating the different ways these expectations connect with culture, race, and class. No admission charge. Masks required at all indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Tasty Reads

Tuesday, Jan. 11. noon-1 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room. Adults. A book group for readers, who love to cook. Each month we will discuss a book, and share our cooking adventures inspired by the month’s book. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to come with food to share. This month’s book is “Life From Scratch” by Sasha Martin. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Muggles for Potter

Grades 2 & 3

Tuesday, Jan. 11. 4:30-5:30 pm. 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. In January we continue the story while enjoy butterbeer and Every Flavor Jelly Beans. No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Homeschool Chapter Book Club

Wednesdays, Jan. 12, 19, 26. 10:45-11:45 a.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Ages 8-10. “Ramona Quimby Age 8” by Beverly Cleary. Activities will include cooking, science and art. No admission charge. Online registration required. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. 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, Jan. 12, 19, 26. 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 of great books. The program will highlight notable writers and illustrators and attempt to emulate their personal styles in crafts. 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 Tweens

Wednesdays, Jan. 12, 19, 26. 10:45-11:45 a.m. Peter White Public Library Tweens’ Forbidden Forest. Homeschooled youth ages 10-14 will be reading through the book “Flora & Ulysses” and doing self-directed book related crafts. No admission charge. Online registration required. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Junior Teen Advisory Board (JTAB)

Wednesday, Jan. 12. 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. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit www.pwpl.info.

Authors Reading Virtually: Milton Bates

Wednesday, Jan. 12. 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Zoom. Teens, family, adults, seniors. Poet and 2020 Marquette Art Award Writer of the Year Milton Bates will give a reading of new and published work. Bates is the author of several collections of poetry, including “Stand Still in the Light,” “As They Were” and “Always on Fire.” PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 856 8800 2661

Passcode: 031004

Friends of the Library

Thursday Jan.13. noon Shiras Room. Quarterly meeting of the Friends of Peter White Public Library. Open to all. New members welcome.

Afterschool Camp Vibes

Thursday, Jan. 13, 20, 27. 4:30-5:30 p.m. School aged children. Great Room. Group games and activities and crafts to take you back to summer camp fun. No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Women in Science

Thursday, Jan. 13, 7-8 p.m.Peter White Public Library Zoom. Teens, family, adults, seniors. This monthly virtual series at Peter White Public Library features women who are leaders in their scientific fields discussing their backgrounds, educations, and current work.No admission charge.PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. Join the Zoom Meeting at :https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82010004084?pwd=YkJnbXZ6QS85M3gvQnN3eXhDdWJIdz09

Meeting ID: 820 1000 4084

Passcode: 620968

Docu Cinema Matinee: “Straightlaced”

Friday, Jan. 14. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, adults, seniors. Films return to Peter White Public Library in this documentary series. “Straightlaced” unearths how pressures around gender and sexuality are confining American teens. The stories in this film reflect a diversity of experiences, demonstrating how gender role expectations and homophobia are interwoven, illustrating the different ways these expectations connect with culture, race, and class. No admission charge. Masks required at all indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

LEGO Club

Friday, Jan. 14, 21, 28. 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. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Kerry Yost Martin Luther King Day Concert

Monday, Jan. 17. 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, family, adults, seniors. Local singer/songwriter/musician Kerry Yost provides an evening of inspirational songs. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. No admission charge. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Global Geeks Book Club

Monday, Jan. 17. 6-7 p.m. Peter White Public Library Dandelion Cottage Room. Adult Program. Book club will be discussing “The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4312, email refdesk@pwpl.info or visit www.pwpl.info

Genealogy Help

Tuesday, Jan. 18. 2-3:30 p.m. Shiras Room. The library continues to partner with Marquette County Genealogical Society to help navigate genealogy resources. Those with an interest in family history are welcome to work individually with an experienced genealogist. Bring family documents. Contact the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 or refdesk@pwpl.info for more information.

Dumbledore’s Army

Grades 4-6

Tuesday, Jan. 18. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. All upperclassmen wizards in grades 4 thru 6 are invited to come discuss all things Harry Potter. In January we will continue reading the story while enjoying butterbeer and Every Flavor Jelly Beans. No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Meet the Filmmaker:

“Alice’s Ordinary People”

Tuesday, Jan. 18. 6-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Zoom. Teens, family, adults, seniors. In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, join in a conversation with filmmaker Craig Dudnick about his most recent film, “Alice’s Ordinary People.” The film tells the story of Chicago area activist Alice Tregay whose life and work reflects the story of the Civil Rights Movement. View the film from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the presentation by Craig Dudnick to follow. No admission charge. Masks required at all indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Join Zoom Meeting

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PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, Jan. 18. 5-7 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all. Masks are required. Meeting agenda and materials are available on the library’s website: https://pwpl.info

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Wednesday, Jan. 19. 4-5 p.m. All students in grades 9 to 12 are welcome. Tell us what you’d like to see at your library, meet new people, plan teen events, and get volunteer experience. No admission charge. Masks required regardless of vaccination status at indoor youth programs. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit www.pwpl.info.

The Joy of Yoga

Wednesday, Jan. 19. 7-8:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Zoom. Teens, family, adults, seniors. A monthly Zoom evening of gentle meditative yoga for everyone led by Helen Haskell-Remien, owner of The Joy Center in Ishpeming and certified yoga instructor. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 825 4571 2583

Passcode: 991258

Bluesday Tuesday

Tuesday, Jan. 25. 7-8:30 p.m.Peter White Public Library Community Room. Peter White Public Library hosts a concert by Under the Radar sponsored by the Marquette Blues Society. Under the Radar, playing classical blues and original music with flair, features Dale Carrier on vocals and guitar, Dave Aho on drums, Joel Rabine on bass, Dan Toyras on guitar, and Gary Parkkonen on keys. No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. PWPL programs are sponsored in part by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund and the Friends of PWPL. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Chess Club

Saturday, Jan. 29. 2-3-p.m. Great Room. Join us for chess for ages 7-12. We will try to match skill levels. Feel free to bring a friend. All supplies provided. Don’t know how to play chess? Learn how to during the program. No admission charge. Masks required at indoor programs, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, call Youth Services at 906-226-4323.

Hoopla

Online 24/7 with a Peter White Public Library Card. The popular on-demand film streaming service hoopla digital is now available for free at Peter White Public Library. Library card holders can access over 950,000 titles (audiobooks, eBooks, comics, music, movies and TV). Content can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the hoopla digital app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku. The hoopla digital collection includes fan favorite movies, newly released albums, New York Times bestselling titles, and exclusive

STEAM educational content to enhance each users experience. Click on the hoopla link on the library’s homepage at pwpl.info to get started. Contact refdesk@pwpl.info or 906-226-4311 if you have any questions.