The Peter White Public Library is excited to share these upcoming events with the community and hopes to see you there! For more information or to get in touch, travel to their website here
Writers on Writing: Matthew Gavin Frank
Monday, September 15, 2025. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this new programming series, award-winning lyric essayist and poet Matthew Gavin Frank—author of Flight of the Diamond Smugglers, Preparing the Ghost, and Submersed—will guide participants through the art of writing with curiosity and boldness. . Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
The Knockabouts in Concert
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Adults, Seniors. Popular local folk band The Knockabouts celebrates Celtic music and songs with a concert sure to have you dancing in your seat. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
¡Hola Español! – Spanish Club
Thursday, September 18, 2025. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Join us for a fun and interactive introduction into the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries! Kids will learn basic Spanish vocabulary through games, stories, and hands-on activities. Open to kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
Halloween Costume Swap
Saturday, September 20th. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. PWPL will be accepting gently used & clean Halloween costumes and dress-up apparel starting August 4 for this swap. Families can attend the costume swap on Saturday Sept. 20 and look for a new-to-you costume! No admission charge, costumes are all free. Drop off gently used and clean costumes to the Teen Zone or Youth Services from August 4-September 19
All Costumes will be free of charge. No donation needed to attend the swap. For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, visit www.pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook
Art with Ella
Saturday, September 20th. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library. Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create a tissue paper collage! Kids of all ages are welcome – the techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided, drop-in program. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
Author Reading: Matthew Gavin Frank & Submersed
Monday, September 22, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Acclaimed lyric essayist and poet Matthew Gavin Frank reads from and discusses his latest book, Submersed, an exquisite, lyrical foray into the world of deep-sea divers, the obsession and madness that oceans inspire in us, and the story of submarine inventor Peter Madsen’s murder of journalist Kim Wall—a captivating blend of literary prose, science writing, and true crime. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III 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.
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