Peter White Public Library has released their full schedule of events and programming for the month of December which you can find below or on their website, under the ‘event calendar’
PWPL December 2025 Event Schedule
Coming up:
Book Launch Reading: Suzanne Sunshower & Still Wild: Poems from Bear Shack
Tuesday, December 9, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. Join PWPL in celebrating the release of poet Suzanne
Sunshower’s collection, Still Wild: poems from the bear shack. This latest release of the Yooper Poetry series from Modern History Press contains meditations from Sunshower, who, at the age of 60, moved to a remote hunting camp trailer in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to start a new adventure. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Northwords and Music: Christmas Sounds
Wednesday, December 10, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family. Join 2022 Marquette Writer of the Year B. G. Bradley and his friends for an evening of music, stories, poetry, and skits sure to make you laugh, cry, clap, and sing for those big moments in our lives. The show features two-time U. P. Poet Laureate Marty Achatz; celebrated musicians Linda Smith and Seamus Collins (Big Lake Acoustic); actress Jacque Love; actor Jim Edwards; and special guest star Whiskey Ryan. This event will also be livestreamed. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Marquette Poets Circle Annual Holiday Gathering
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join local poets, writers, and poetry enthusiasts for an evening of poetic holiday celebration. Gather at 5 p.m. for refreshments and an Open Mic, then head downstairs for the Winter Solstice Art & Evergreen Walk. New and experienced poets are welcome for either or both events. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
An Evening of Art and Evergreen
Thursday, December 11, 2025. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Huron Mountain Club Gallery and Deo Gallery. Teens, Adults, Seniors. Combining the previous events of Winter Charm and Winter Wonderland Walk. A winter-themed art exhibit will be on display in both the Deo Gallery and Huron Mountain Club Gallery as well as themed trees decorated by community members throughout the library. In addition, PWPL will also host the Pierce Holiday Village. Enjoy an artist reception with refreshments, stroll through the winter tree walk, challenge yourself to a scavenger hunt, view the holiday village, and take in the sounds of the season with strolling music featuring Kerry Yost and Company as we welcome winter. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Dinner & A Movie: Merry Movie Mayhem
Monday, December 15, 2025. 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens, Family Friendly. The voting is over! The ballots have been counted! The winner of PWPL’s annual Christmas movie matchups will be revealed! Join us for an evening of Christmas treats, ugly Christmas sweaters, and a screening of the Merry Movie Mayhem champion. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Artists & Their Art: Form Follows Function & Less Is More
Tuesday, December 16, 2024. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 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. Ellen’s subject: Frank Lloyd Wright (continued). Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius, and Le Corbusier. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info for meeting information.
All Booked Up: On Air
Wednesday, December 17, 2025. 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. WLUC TV 6 Studios. Adults, Teens, Seniors. Join Upper Michigan Today’s John Redfield, along with PWPL staff, for an on-air, in-person book discussion. This month’s book: Best Books of 2025. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Third Thursday Roundtable
Thursday, December 18, 2025. Noon – 1:00p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Share tips and tricks with other android and Apple cell phone users. Drop in anytime between Noon and 1 PM. No registration required. Bring your cellphone and a friend. Contact the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 if you have questions.
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