MARQUETTE — Peter White Public Library has announced its August schedule:

Adult Summer

Reading Program

Summer reading isn’t just for kids. Join in the fun at the Peter White Public Library for Adult Summer Reading. Read a book, then fill out a bookmark (up to 10) from the library and return it to the Circulation Desk or the Reference Desk for a chance to win prizes just for adults. Bookmarks must be dropped off by Aug. 6 to be entered in the prize drawing. For more information, call 906-226-4311.

‘Mythical Monsters of Lake Superior’ Inspired Painting

Monday, Aug. 1 from 6-7 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Carol Phillips of the Liberty Children’s Art Project will lead participants through the painting of your own version of mythical monsters of Lake Superior. For youth ages 8+. All supplies provided, no previous painting practice required. Online registration opens July 25, limited space available. Online registration required. For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Dissecting Anatomy of a Murder Presentation

Monday, Aug. 1, 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Adults, Seniors. Eugene Milhizer, Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law at Ave Maria School of Law, presents on his recently published book “Dissecting Anatomy of a Murder: The Author, the Crime, the Novel, and the Film.” The book is based, in part, on Milhizer’s extensive research of John Voelker’s journals and related materials housed at NMU. Don’t miss this fascinating deep dive into Anatomy. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Park Storytime

Tuesday, Aug. 2, 9:30-10 a.m. East Ohio Street (Williams) Park. Families and youth, join us outdoors for Park Storytime. Books, songs, fingerplays, bubbles and parachute play and more. Rain location-Peter White Public Library Great Room. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Director Chat

Tuesday, Aug. 2, 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.

Superiorland

Pet Partners

Thursday, Aug. 4, 10-11 a.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. Peter White Library Front Street lawn. Rain Location, PWPL Great Room. Youth of all ages, come practice your reading skills with the friendly, non-judgmental, furry therapy trained dogs of Pet Partners. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Meditation

Thursdays, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 5:30-7 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

Movie Night:

“Dolphin Tails”

Thursday, Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Families and youth of all ages are welcome to come to this fun movie night. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Book Fair #3

Friday, Aug. 5, (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Saturday Aug. 6, (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Peter White Public Library Community Room. Youth registered for Summer Reading, and who have been tracking their reading, stop by anytime during Book Fair hours to choose your next free book of the summer. Remember your reading log. If you miss this final Book Fair, come anytime before the start of school to get your book(s). No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Concert on the Steps:

Michael Waite

Monday, Aug. 8, 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street steps. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. Everyone’s favorite singer/songwriter, Michael Waite, comes to the summer Concert on the Steps series. Stop by as Michael shares some favorites and selections from his new album. “Let It Go.” No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, Aug. 9, 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. Meeting agenda, materials, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: https://pwpl.info

Concert on the Steps: The Goofy Foot Band

Wednesday, Aug. 10, 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street steps. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. Enjoy some rockabilly music with a punk rock heartbeat with The Goofy Foot Band’s Concert on the Steps. Come to the Front Street steps and rock with us. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Artist Receptions

Thursday, Aug. 11, 6- 8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery, MACC Deo Gallery, and Lower-Level Reception Gallery. Teens, Adults, Seniors. Join for three artist receptions in one night. Speak with the artists about their work and exhibits on display.

≤ PWPL Huron Mountain Club Gallery – Multimedia Exhibit. From Where I Stand by Katherine Sirvio

≤ PWPL Lower-Level Reception Gallery – Digital Illustration. Summer Bodies by Sarah Reynolds

≤ MACC Deo Gallery – Pictures, Paintings, Prints. Practice As Prism by Taimur Cleary

Judith Minty Yellow Dog Journal Celebration

Monday, Aug. 15, 6:30-8 p.m. Presque Isle Ice Cream Pavilion. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. Almost 45 years ago, poet Judith Minty published her collection “Yellow Dog Journal.” Since that time, Minty’s book has become a touchstone for writers, artists, and musicians of the Upper Peninsula. Go to the Presque Isle Ice Cream Pavilion for a celebration, reading, and performance of poems from “Yellow Dog Journal” by local poets, musicians, and actors. No admission charge.

For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Global Geeks Book Club

Monday Aug. 15, 6-7 p.m. Peter White Public Library Dandelion Cottage Room. Adult Program. Book club will be discussing “Disoriental” by Negar Djavadi. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4312 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Docu Cinema: Word Wars: Tiles and Tribulations on the Scrabble Circuit

Tuesday, Aug. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. To celebrate National Scrabble Week this August, PWPL screens an acclaimed documentary about the highly competitive world of professional Scrabble as players vie for the ultimate prize of $25,000 at the national tournament in San Diego. Warning: this is not your grandmother’s game of Scrabble. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Kirsten Gustafson & Dave Zeigner in Concert

Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. Enjoy some cool jazzy tunes and standards with local favorites, singer Kirsten Gustafson and musician Dave Zeigner.

Stop in, kick back, relax, and enjoy. No admission charge.

For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Docu Cinema Matinee: Word Wars: Tiles and Tribulations on the Scrabble Circuit

Friday, Aug. 19, noon-1:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. To celebrate National Scrabble Week this Aug., PWPL screens an acclaimed documentary about the highly competitive world of professional Scrabble as players vie for the ultimate prize of $25,000 at the national tournament in San Diego. Warning: this is not your grandmother’s game of Scrabble. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Concert on the Steps: Harry South & Friends

Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. No better way to spend an evening than listening to some jazz with local favorite Harry South and some of his musician friends. No admission charge.

For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Concert on the Steps: Shay & Linda’s Big Lake Band

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street steps. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. Come to the Front Street steps and enjoy some gold ol’ rock favorites with Shay & Linda’s Big Lake Band right by the Big Lake. No admission charge.

For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Authors Reading

Virtually: Cheryl J. Fish

Wednesday, Aug. 24, 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Zoom. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Cheryl J. Fish reads selections of poetry and prose from her collections “The Sauna Is Full of Maids, “Crater & Tower” and her forthcoming novel “Off the Yoga Mat.” Fish has been a Fulbright professor in Finland and is an environmental justice scholar. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

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Concert on the Steps: Ramble Tamble

Monday, Aug. 29, 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. Peter White Public Library hosts a night of surfer rock with the band Ramble Tamble. Set up your umbrella and beach chair, slather on some sunscreen, and hang ten on the Front Street steps. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Bluesday Tuesday: Flat Broke Blues Band

Tuesday, Aug. 30, 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street steps. Adults, Seniors, All ages. Get ready for a Flat Broke Blues Band concert sponsored by the Marquette Blues Society. A great way to kick off Blues Fest week at Peter White Public Library. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info.