Saturday Storytime

Saturdays, Oct. 1, 15, 22, 10:30-11 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies and toddlers with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children welcome. No admission charge. No registration required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Halloween Costume Swap

Saturday, Oct. 1, noon-4 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Youth of all ages can participate in our costume swap! Have some old Halloween costumes or dress up clothes and/or accessories. Drop them off in Youth Services or the Circulation desk between Sept. 1-30. Costumes need to be gently used and clean. All costumes will be free of charge. Everyone may attend the Costume Swap regardless of whether or not you donated a costume to the swap. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Book Babies

Mondays and Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 4, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31. 9:45-10:15 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome. No admission charge. Registration not required, but the program will be limited to the first 25 children. Collect storytime tickets from the desk when upon arrival. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Toddler Storytime

Mondays and Thursdays, Oct. 3, 6, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31. 10:45-11:15 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Stories, songs and sensory friendly activities for children ages 18 to 36 months with a loving adult. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. Registration not required, but the program will be limited to the first 25 children. Collect your storytime tickets from the desk when you arrive. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Wiggle Worms (STEM) Storytime

Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 24. 6-6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. 9:45-10:15 a.m. Storytime geared toward wiggly children and their loving adult. Stories are intermixed with activities, followed by STEM related activities to stimulate the senses. Kids will be introduced to the idea of sitting, listening and waiting through patient redirection. Registration is not required, but storytime will be limited to 20 children. Collect storytime tickets from the desk upon arrival. No admission charge. Registration not required, but the program will be limited to the first 25 children. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Craft Magic Series: Crochet Magic with Alice Horstman

Monday, Oct. 3, 6:30-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join crochet fiber artist Alice Horstman for a Beginner Crochet Workshop. Learn basic crocheting and leave with your very own crocheted project. Crochet starter kits provided. Space is limited to ten participants, so register early. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Community Conversations: Abuse Prevention for Educators

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1-2:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors. Dr. Amanda Nickerson, Director of the Alberti Center for Bully Abuse Prevention at the University at Buffalo, gives a presentation and leads a discussion on bullying abuse prevention for local school educators, administrators, and counselors. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Community

Conversations:

Dr. Amanda Nickerson

Tuesday, Oct. 4. 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Dr. Amanda Nickerson, Director of the Alberti Center for Bully Abuse Prevention at the University at Buffalo, gives a presentation and leads a conversation on bullying abuse prevention for members of the community. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

What’s Up?

Tuesday, Oct. 4. 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Zoom. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. 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.

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Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays and Fridays, Oct. 4, 7, 11, 14, 25, 28. 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. Registration is not required. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Director Chat

Tuesday, Oct 4. 11 a.m.-noon. and 5-6 p.m. Peter White Public Library Circulation Lobby. Stop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Dumbledore’s Army Grades 4 – 6

Tuesday, Oct. 4. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Welcome back to Hogwarts. All upperclassmen wizards in grades 4 – 6 are invited back to our Dumbledore’s Army group. This month, we resume reading Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban while enjoying butterbeer and every flavor jelly beans while members work on making dragon eggs. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Meditate Marquette

Tuesdays Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Peter White Public Library Lion’s Room. Meditate Marquette and PWPL have joined together to provide a weekly in-person mindfulness meditation program. Instructional sessions will be held from 5:30-5:50pm for those who would like to learn how to meditate, have questions about meditation, or need guidance on their practice. Starting at 6:00pm the host will lead the group through one or more guided meditations, walking meditation, or invite everyone to sit in mindful stillness. One may practice meditation or prayer of choice during these practices. All welcome regardless of skill level or spiritual affiliation. For more information email meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.

Beginning Genealogy

Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Learn how to find and organize your family history with Joan Ball, researcher from the Marquette County Genealogical Society. This session will cover pedigree charts, family groups, census records, and organizational techniques.

If you have questions, contact the Library at 906-226-4311 or e-mail the Reference Desk at refdesk@pwpl.info.

Teens Game On!

Wednesday, Oct. 5. 4-6 p.m. Peter White Public Library Teen Zone. Drop in for monthly gaming; we will have a selection of video games, board games and more. For youth in grades 6-12. No admission charge. For more information or to check the status of this program, call 226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, visit www.pwpl.info.

Junior Graphic

Novel Geeks

Wednesday, Oct. 5. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Youth grades 1-3 are invited to join our new Junior Graphic Novel Geeks group! This month we will take a look at graphic novels that feature animals as characters, and we will have some time to doodle and draw our favorite characters as well. Each month, we will identify new favorites around a different theme. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Community Conversations: Mental Health Care-Helping Your Child Cope with Stress, Sadness, and Anxiety

Wednesday, Oct. 5. 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Licensed counselor Deborah Carello of Catholic Social Services gives a presentation and leads a conversation on recognizing and helping young people cope with stress, sadness, and anxiety. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Wings of Fire

Thursday, Oct. 6. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Calling all Wings of Fire fans in 4-6 grade. This month, turn yourself into a dragon. We will work together to create some mask designs we can use for Halloween. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Virtual Meditation

Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022. 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.

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Prime Time Preschool

Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022. 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Community Room. By Registration Program. www.pwpl.info/primetimefamilyreading

A by registration literacy-based humanities program for preschoolers and their families. Using the socratic method children and parents explore humanites themes through books, questions, and play. We will enjoy a health meal each week, as well as give away a book-a-week during the Fall session. For more info call Amanda at 906-226-4321.

Halloween Slime

Thursday, Oct.6. 6-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Spooky Slime Time. Youth of all ages are welcome to come to Halloween Slime. Drop-in event. Stop at Youth Services desk to get your number for entry into the Great Room. Ages 7 and under must have an adult present with them to help. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

School’s Out, Library’s In: Halloween Themed

Friday, Oct.7. noon-5 p.m. Peter White Public Library Youth Services. Kids of all ages are invited to the library for Halloween slime, mummy bookmarks and to watch the film “Coco” on the big screen! Slime and mummy bookmarks are drop-in from noon-5. “Coco” starts at 12:45pm. Ages 7 and under must have an adult present. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Enchanted Forest Tea Party

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. For youth ages 3-7 with a loving adult. An enchanted morning of stories, music, crafts and of course, tea and snacks. Dress up is encouraged. No admission charge. Registration is required and opens Monday, September 26. Register and pick up your tickets at the Youth Services desk during library open hours. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Authors Reading

Virtually: Jon Billman

Monday, Oct. 10, 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Zoom. Adults, Seniors, Teens. For this month’s Authors Reading Virtually, NMU professor and writer Jon Billman reads selections from his book “The Cold Vanish: Seeking the Missing in North America’s Wildlands,” about real-life “missing without a trace” cases in the forests and wildernesses of the United States. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info

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Tasty Reads

Tuesday, October 11, 2022. 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors. 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 “Miss Eliza’s English Kitchen: A Novel of Victorian Cookery and Friendship” by Annabel Abbs. 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, October 11, 2022. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. All young wizards in 2nd & 3rd grade, join together to hear the first Harry Potter book read aloud while enjoying butterbeer and every flavor jelly beans while working on Harry Potter themed shrinky dinks. No admission charge. 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, October 12, 2022: 4:15-5:15 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. 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. 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.

Sierra Club: Man-Tracking 101

Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 7 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. If you’ve ever wondered how elite special forces soldiers hunt down terrorists or search-and-rescue personnel track down missing persons, Michigan Sierra Club Wilderness Guide Michael Neiger will explain how they do it. You’ll learn enough to practice tracking others on your own, including how to use a tracking stick and a tracking card, and how to better visualize tracks using both sunlight and artificial light. Michael Neiger is the founder and lead investigator with Michigan Backcountry Search and Rescue (MibSAR), a Long Range Special Operations Group (LRSOG) that investigates long-term-missing cases and cold-case homicides in the bush between the Upper Great Lakes and the Arctic Ocean in Canada. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Artist Receptions

Thursday, Oct. 13, 6- 8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery, MACC Deo Gallery, and Lower-Level Reception Gallery. Teens, Adults, Seniors. Join us for three artist receptions in one night! Speak with the artists about their work and exhibits on display.

≤ PWPL Huron Mountain Club Gallery – Photography. The Best of Us: an NCLL Retrospective.

≤PWPL Lower-Level Reception Gallery – Digital Art. Digital Humans by Lari Wendt

≤MACC Deo Gallery – Wood turning and paintings. WATER. COLOR. WOOD by Marc Himes and Louise Laakso Lundin.

Graphic Novel Geeks

Thursday Oct. 13. 4:15-5:15 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Youth in grades 4 thru 6 are invited to our new Graphic Novel Geeks group. Get together with other graphic novel/comic book fans, talk about favorite books, do graphic novel crafts and more. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

LEGO Club

Fridays, Oct. 14, 21, 28). 4-5 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. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

PWPL Board of

Trustees Meeting

Monday, Oct. 17, 2-7 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

Americans and the Holocaust Docu Cinema: America and the Holocaust

Monday, October 17, 2022. 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. As part of the American Library Association’s traveling exhibit Americans and the Holocaust being hosted at NMU, PWPL teams up with NMU for this special Docu Cinema screening of America and the Holocaust. Weaving together interviews, official photos and documents, home movies, and archival film, this documentary explores the complex social and political factors that shaped America’s response to the Holocaust. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Global Geeks Book Club

Monday, Oct. 17. 6-7 p.m. Peter White Public Library Dandelion Cottage. It’s no understatement that we all live in a well-connected world, so let’s read about it! Global Geeks is the place for bookworms with an interest in global topics, issues, and ideas. In an attempt to diversify our bookshelves, we will be reading mostly literary fiction by authors from places other than the United States. Participation will be on a drop-in basis. Meetings are scheduled for 6 p.m. on the third Monday of every month. Join us for some lively discussion and good company in the Dandelion Cottage room. October’s book of the month will be Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi.

Dungeon and Dragons @ PWPL

Tuesday, Oct.18, 4-6 p.m. Peter White Public Library Teen Zone. We have partnered up with Iron Golem Games to bring Dungeon and Dragons to the PWPL Teen Zone. Jordan, from Iron Golem Games, will lead a group of teens on an epic quest with this role-playing game. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required, no admission charge. 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.

Superior Voyage Launch Party Reading

Tuesday, Oct. 18. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens, Family Friendly. Join members of the Marquette Poets Circle for the launch of their 10-year anniversary anthology, Superior Voyage. Enjoy readings from anthology poets and acoustic music by Terri Bocklund. Proceeds from sales of the anthology at the event will be donated to Peter White Public Library. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Online Genealogy

Resources

Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. A guided presentation of FamilySearch.org genealogy database will be held with Laurie Johnson, researcher from the Marquette County Genealogical Society. The FamilySearch website offers free access to genealogy records.

If you have questions, please contact the Library at 906-226-4311 or email the Reference Desk at refdesk@pwpl.info

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Wednesday, Oct. 19. 4-5 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. All students in grades 9 to 12 are welcome. Tell us what you would like to see at your library, meet new people, plan teen events, and get volunteer experience. No admission charge. 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.

PWPL Nonfiction

Book Club

Wednesday, Oct. 19. 1- 2 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Peter White Conference Room. A new book club is starting at the Peter White Public Library focusing on narrative nonfiction book picks that tell stories of our past, present, and future. This book group is for people who enjoy reading nonfiction that read like fiction. Join us as we explore this month’s book Radium Girls by Kate Moore. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program call 906-226-4311 or email refdesk@pwpl.info.

Americans and the

Holocaust: Band of Brothers Screening and Presentation

Wednesday, Oct. 19. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. As part of the American Library Association’s traveling exhibit Americans and the Holocaust being hosted at NMU, PWPL teams up with NMU to screen an episode of the miniseries Band of Brothers depicting the liberation of a Nazi Concentration Camp. Following the screening, presenter Janeen Rastall will share her father’s (Colonel David E. Pergrin) memories on the liberation of the concentration camp, Dachau, while the 291st was attached to the 99th Infantry Division. She will discuss this event’s lasting effect on his life. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Kindness Club

Thursday, Oct. 20. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. School-aged youth (1st grade and up) are invited to get involved and give back to our community. This month come and learn how you can help out here at the library. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Global Cinema: Ingmar Bergman’s “The Seventh Seal”

Friday, Oct. 21. noon-2 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Set in Sweden during the Black Death, Ingmar Bergman’s classic film The Seventh Seal depicts the journey of a medieval knight and a game of chess he plays with Death. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Interactive Hocus Pocus

Saturday, Oct. 22. 1-3 p.m. Community Room. Join us for an interactive showing of the film Hocus Pocus. Dress up as your favorite character from the movie as we watch and interact with the movie. All supplies for interactive experience provided. For families and kids of all ages. Please note that the movie is rated PG, and may contain some scary scenes for kids under 5. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

North Words and Music Halloween Hoedown

Monday, Oct. 24. 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join 2022 Marquette Writer of the Year B. G. Bradley and his friends as they scare up a night of spine-tingling music, poetry, and stories. Two-time U. P. Poet Laureate Marty Achatz and celebrated musicians Stephen Hooper (Under This Cold Sky) and Ronnie Ferguson (Streaking in Tongues) join B. G. for this special U. P. Halloween Hoedown. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Outword

Tuesday, Oct. 25. 4-5 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. LGBTQIA youth and ally students in grades 7 to 12 are welcome. No admission charge. 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.

Bluesday Tuesday:

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, All Ages. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Blues Society. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Get Crafty

Wednesday, Oct. 26. 4-7 p.m. Peter White Public Library Teen Zone. Stop by Teen Zone for some crafting fun! This month we will be making spooky bath bombs and a Halloween craft. For students in grades 6-12. No admission charge. 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.

Project Publish

Thursday, Oct. 27. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. School-aged youth (3rd grade and up) are invited to participate in writing, illustrating and publishing their own book. There will be an option for kids to have their finished works added to the library’s circulating collection. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Halloween Storytime

Saturday, Oct. 29, . 3-4 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Families with youth of all ages are invited to join us for a not-too-spooky Halloween Storytime! Halloween stories and songs, followed by trick-or-treating. Costumes highly encouraged. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.