Peter White Public Library has released their full schedule of events and programming for the month of February which you can find below or on their website, under the ‘event calendar’
Coming up:
Block Busting Cinema Dinner & a Movie: The Substance
Monday, February 9, 2026. 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors. Bring your dinners to PWPL and enjoy an evening of food and film. Tables will be available for dining. This month’s feature, The Substance, starring Demi Moore in an Oscar-nominated performance, was one of 2025’s most talked-about movies. Rated R. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Sea Hounds in Concert
Wednesday, February 11, 2026. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. In its debut on the Community Room stage, popular local band Sea Hounds is ready to get PWPL clapping and tapping its unique blend of rock, folk, and indie music. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Artist Reception
Thursday, February 12, 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery and Deo Gallery. Teens, Adults, Seniors. Join us for two artist receptions in one night! Speak with the artists about their work and exhibits on display.
- Huron Mountain Club Gallery – Awakening by Cole Bonino
- Deo Gallery – I Hear the Caw by Lindsey Heiden
Docu Cinema: An Act of Love: A Personal Story About LGBTQ Rights and Religion
Friday, February 13, 2026. 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors. In honor of Valentine’s Day, PWPL screens this powerful documentary about Reverend Frank Schaefer’s trial by the United Methodist Church for officiating his son’s same-sex wedding. The film is a testament to the enduring power of love. Not Rated. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
School’s Out, Library’s In: Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 13, 2026. 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Youth Services Room. Kids of all ages are welcome to come and hang out at the library during this MAPS half-day! Come read, check out materials, play and drop-in for some special half-day activities! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Love LEGO building and magnets in the Great Room, and a Valentine’s Craft-A-Palooza in the Makerspace. 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.
Repair Cafe
Saturday, February 14, 2026. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Huron Mountain Club Gallery. Toss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances, clothing, or bikes and skilled fixers will assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money, learn valuable repair skills, and reduce your environmental impact. No admission charge. For further information, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4311.
Friend-raiser: Misery
Monday-Wednesday, February 16-18, 2026. 6:00 p.m.-8 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors. Some people will just kill for a good book. PWPL collaborates with Iron Arts Theatre to bring Stephen King’s classic story of obsession, love, and murder to the Community Room stage. Local favorites Jessica Red Bays and Adam Maslak take on the iconic roles of Annie Wilkes and writer Paul Sheldon. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a little Misery this Valentine’s Day! PLEASE NOTE: This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $5 and can be picked up at the Circulation Desk starting Monday, January 5, 2026. You must have a ticket in order to attend the event, which is a fundraiser for PWPL and Iron Arts Theatre. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2026. 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. For more information call 906-226-4303.
Family Day & Family Night at Peter White: Blocks, Building and Towers
Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Family Day 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Family Night 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Youth Services Room. Families with youth of all ages, welcome to our brand-new monthly family themed drop-in library days! This first event will be all about building and towers – different building materials, appropriate for children of varying ages, will be throughout the kids’ room for families to enjoy building (and knocking down!) together. 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.
Third Thursday Roundtable
Thursday, February 19, 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.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.
Global Cinema: Finland’s Fallen Leaves
Friday, February 20, 2026. 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. For Valentine’s Day, PWPL screens this Oscar-nominated Finnish romantic comedy/drama about the fates of two star-crossed lovers in Helsinki. Not rated. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
Prom Dress Swap
Saturday February 21, 2026. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. All students in grades 9 to 12 are welcome. Looking for a Prom Dress, come to the Annual PWPL Prom Dress Swap. The Swap will be open 10 am – 4 pm, to anyone looking for a prom dress. We will be accepting dresses until Friday, February 20. Dresses can be dropped off in the Teen Zone. 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.
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