Peter White Public Library Events March 18-March 23
Anatomy of a Murder 65th Anniversary Screening
Monday, March 18, 2024. 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In celebration of the 65th anniversary of the release of the film adaptation of John Voelker’s Anatomy of a Murder, PWPL screens the classic film starring Jimmy Stewart, Lee Remick, George C. Scott, and Eve Arden. No admission charge. Seating is limited. Registration is required to obtain a ticket. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info for more information or to register.
Quick Fics Book Group Monday, March 18, 2024. 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Dandelion Cottage Room. “So many books, so little time.” Does that phrase ring true for you? What if the books were little? Quick Fics is a book group for those who enjoy a great story in a small package. We meet once a month to discuss novellas, most of which are less than 200 pages long. We’ll meet at 6:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the Dandelion Cottage Room. March’s novella is Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo.
Jr. Explorers
Tuesday, March 19, 2024. 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For curious kids (K-3rd grade) who like fun facts and have lots of questions, we will explore a new topic each month with activities and the best books from our nonfiction collection. Youth under the age of 8 must have an adult present in the library during the event. 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
Tuesday, March 19, 2024. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 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: www.pwpl.info.
Artists & Their Art: Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828)—The Diversity of Genius Part 2
Tuesday, March 19, 2024. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Zoom. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Peter White Public Library hosts celebrated art historian Ellen Longsworth for this virtual series focused on famous artists, artistic movements, and art. For this event, Ellen will discuss the work of .famed Spanish artist Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info for meeting information.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88130535439?pwd=dFNvOEpzRFpRTElCaEJ3YmhOQVpXUT09
Meeting ID: 881 3053 5439 Passcode: 752258
Adult Nonfiction Book Group
Wednesday, March 20, 2024. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Peter White Library Conference Room. Adult Nonfiction Book Group at the Peter White Public Library focuses 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 The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story by Douglas Preston. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program call 906-226-4311 or email refdesk@pwpl.info.
Chris Valenti Concert
Wednesday, March 20, 2024. 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. All Ages, Adults, Seniors. PWPL welcomes back singer/songwriter Chris Valenti for an evening of original songs and rock and roll favorites. Sure to get you dancing in you seat. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
All Booked Up
Thursday, March 21, 2024. 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Peter White Public Library and TV 6. Adults, Seniors. Join Upper Michigan Today’s Elizabeth Peterson and Tia Trudgeon, along with PWPL staff virtually via the TV6 Facebook page for a book discussion. This month’s book: What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Fandom Fun: “Unicorn Diaries” & “Diary of a Pug”
Thursday, March 21, 2024. 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. For fans of the book series’ “Unicorn Diaries” & “Diary of a Pug” (or just if you love unicorns and pugs!). Unicorn and pug themed crafts, activities and games. For youth of all ages. Under 8 must have an adult present with them in the event. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
Joy Festival
Saturday, March 23, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens, Family. The 2nd Annual Joy Festival features presentations, yoga, music, poetry, and more in the spirit of Joy Center, spreading creative joy in our community. This daylong event is for anyone looking to stoke the fires of art, healing, and happiness in their souls. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Bluesday Tuesday
Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 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. This month’s band: Flat Broke Blues Band. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Click To Submit Press Releases, News, Calendar Items, and Community Events to mediaBrew radio stations WFXD, WKQS, WRUP, GTO, Fox Sport Marquette, and 106.1 The Sound
Marquette, Michigan Calendar; Ishpeming Calendar; Negaunee Calendar; Gwinn Calendar; Negaunee Calendar and Events; Upper Peninsula Calendar of Events; Escanaba Events and Calendar