Explore Tech: Engineering Makes a World of Difference Exhibit Monday October 2 through Wednesday October 11: Open during regular library hours. Peter White Public Library Kids’ Room. Adults and children are encouraged to come check out this “Explore Tech” interactive display between August 17th through October 11th! There is an interactive computer kiosk with engineering games, informative display panels, and a Discovery Table with Cubelet Robots, LEGO and Duplos, Keva Planks Brain Teaser, Snap Circuits and more! Come explore engineering with us, and check out how engineers work in our community through the “Faces of Engineering” wall that will display pictures of community engineers at work. For more information call 226-4320, visit www.pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Youth Services on Facebook. *PWPL hours: Monday thru Thursday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Wonder Babies: NEW Storytime!: To Run throughout October Monday and Tuesday October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31: 10:00 am-10:40 am. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays for ages 0-18 months and a loving adult. Older siblings welcome. Adult social time from 10-10:15am, storytime begins at 10:15am. Free. For more information call 226-4320, visit www.pwpl.info or find Peter White Public Library Youth Services on Facebook.
Storytime for Non-Movers: NEW Storytime!: To Run throughout October Monday and Tuesday October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31: 11:00 am-11:20 am. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays for babies not yet mobile and able to move away from their loving adult. We ask that older siblings do NOT attend. Adult social time and play time after storytime. Free. For more information call 226-4320, visit www.pwpl.info or find Peter White Public Library Youth Services on Facebook.
Chapter Book Club: The Comic Strip Sessions: To run throughout October. Monday October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: 1:00pm-2:00 pm. Peter White Public Library Youth Atrium. Listen to a chapter from the book The Terrible Two, then adapt it into a comic strip! Comic book artist Brad Gischia will join us September 11th for a tutorial in comic-strip art. Ages 8-12. For more information call 226-4320, visit pwpl.info, or check out the Peter White Public Library page on Facebook.
Chapter Book Club: The Comic Strip Sessions: To run throughout October. Tuesday October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. Peter White Public Library Youth Atrium. Listen to a chapter from the book The Terrible Two, then adapt it into a comic strip! Ages 8-12. For more information call 226-4320, visit pwpl.info, or check out the Peter White Public Library page on Facebook.
Seed Saving for Kids! Tuesday October 3rd: 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. Peter White Public Library Children’s Room/Library Garden. Join Abbey Palmer from MSU North Farm for this Seed Saving program! Saving seeds from your favorite garden veggies can be easy! Learn the basics with a hands-on activity and take some seeds home for next year – or donate them to the Queen City Seed Library for your neighbors to use. We will meet in the kids’ room before heading out to the garden. In case of rain, the program will happen in the Youth Atrium. Free. Youth of all ages welcome. For more information call 226-4320, visit pwpl.info, or check out the Peter White Public Library page on Facebook.
Storytime for 1s and 2s: NEW Storytime!: To Run throughout October Wednesday and Thursday October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26: 10:15 am- 10:45 am. Peter White Public Library Youth Atrium. Join us for interactive stories, songs, rhymes and activities. For 18 months to 35 months, with a loving adult. Free. For more information call 226-4320 , visit www.pwpl.info or the Peter White Public Library Youth Services page on Facebook.
Explore Tech: Engineering of Beer Wednesday October 4th: 7:00pm-8:00 pm. Barrel and Beam Brewery. Address 260 North Woods Road, Marquette MI 49855. Join Brewer Nick VanCourt on a tour of Barrel and Beam, where you will learn the science and engineering behind beer and brewing. See how ingredients are processed and learn about barrel aging, bottle conditioning and unique fermentation cultures. No product will be for sale at this event. Ages 21+ only please. Free. For more information call 226-4320, visit www.pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library on Facebook. *Explore Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference, a traveling exhibition for libraries, is part of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) led by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute. Exhibit partners include the American Library Association, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, and Afterschool Alliance. Explore Tech is supported through a grant from the National Science Foundation.*
Little Bookworms for 5’s & 6’s: NEW Storytime!: To Run throughout October Wednesday October 4, 11, 18, 25: 11:00 am-12:00 pm. Peter White Public Library Youth Atrium. Join us for stories, songs, school-readiness art, and pre-literacy skills. For children ages 5-6. Free. For more information call 226-4320, visit www.pwpl.info or find Peter White Public Library Youth Services on Facebook.
Junior Teen Advisory Board Wednesday October 4th: 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm. Peter White Public Library Community Room. All students in grades 5 to 8 are welcome. Plan events for people your age, play games, talk about books, and get volunteer experience. Snacks will be served. Free of charge. For more information, please call 226-4321, 226-4323, or visit www.pwpl.info. Find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Facebook.
Storytime for 3s and 4s: NEW Storytime!: To Run throughout October. Thursday October 5, 12, 19, 26: 11:00 am-11:30 am. Peter White Public Library Youth Atrium. Explore stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts. For 3 and 4 year olds, with a loving adult. For more information call 226-4320, visit www.pwpl.info or the Peter White Public Library Youth Services page on Facebook.
Masterminds of All Kinds: To run throughout October Thursday October 5, 12, 19, 26: 4:30 pm-5:30pm. Peter White Library Community Room and NMU Seaborg Center. Exercise both sides of your noggin with rotating science, technology, art, and life-skills programming! Grades K-5. For more information call 226-4323, visit www.pwpl.info or find Peter White Public Library Youth Services on Facebook.
Dog Nights: To run throughout October Thursdays October 5, 12, 19, 26: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. Peter White Public Library Children’s Room. All children are invited to come and read to a dog. Increase your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a friendly, calm dog. Free, no registration required. For more information call 226-4320, visit www.pwpl.info or find Peter White Public Library Youth Services on Facebook.
Explore Tech: Explore Mining Technology Thursday October 5th: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Teens ages 14+ and adults. Learn about mining, mining technology, remote operations, explore geological samples and more with Eagle Mine Geologist Dale Thomas! Free. For more information call 226-4320, visit www.pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library on Facebook. *Explore Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference, a traveling exhibition for libraries, is part of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) led by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute. Exhibit partners include the American Library Association, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, and Afterschool Alliance. Explore Tech is supported through a grant from the National Science Foundation.*
Preschool Storytime: NEW Storytime!: To Run throughout October Friday October 6, 13, 20, 27: 1:00pm -2:00 pm. Peter White Public Library Youth Atrium. Join us for books, songs, crafts and more, for preschool aged children. Free. For more information call 226-4320, visit www.pwpl.info or find Peter White Public Library Youth Services on Facebook.
Peter White Public Library GLOW Club Friday October 6th: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Teens in grades 8 to 12 who support equality for all genders and sexualities are invited to join. Meet new people, give and receive support, socialize, and help plan fun pride activities. Refreshments will be served. Free of charge. For information, call 226-4321 or 226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
LEGO Club: To run to throughout October 2017 Fridays October 6, 13, 20, 27: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. Peter White Public Library Youth Atrium. LEGO Club for ages 5 and up. Listen to stories and work with others to build Lego projects. Free. LEGOs provided. For more information call 226-4320, visit www.pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Youth Services on Facebook.
Explore Tech: Explore Mining Technology Saturday October 7th: 1:30pm-2:30pm. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Kids Grades 4+ and families. Learn about mining, mining technology, remote operations, explore geological samples and more with Eagle Mine Geologist Dale Thomas! Hands-on activities to help learn about mining will take place during program. Free. For more information call 226-4320, visit www.pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Youth Services on Facebook. *Explore Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference, a traveling exhibition for libraries, is part of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) led by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute. Exhibit partners include the American Library Association, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, and Afterschool Alliance. Explore Tech is supported through a grant from the National Science Foundation.*
Harry Potter Fan Club Grades 2-5: To run throughout October Monday October 9th: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. Peter White Public Library Community Room. All wizards in grades 2 through 5 are invited to come talk about the wonderful wizarding world of Harry Potter. This month we will be hearing the story read aloud while coloring HP sheets, eating Every Flavor Jelly Beans and enjoying some refreshing Butter Beer! Free of charge. Open to the public. For more information call 226-4323, visit www.pwpl.info or find Peter White Public Library Youth Services on Facebook.
Teen Advisory Board Wednesday October 11th: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Peter White Public Library Community Room. All students in grades 9 to 12 are welcome! Tell us what you’d like to see at your library, meet new people, plan teen events, and get volunteer experience. Refreshments will be served. Free of charge. For more information, please call 226-4321, 226-4323, or visit www.pwpl.info. Find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Facebook.
Harry Potter Club Grades 6-8: To run throughout October Monday October 16th: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. Peter White Public Library MACC #4. All upperclassmen wizards in grades 6-8 are invited to the class Harry Potter 101, in which we will be discussing “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”. Butter Beer and Every Flavor Beans will provided. Free of charge. Open to the public. For more information call 226-4323, visit www.pwpl.info or find Peter White Public Library Youth Services on Facebook.
Warriors Club Wednesday October 18th: 4:15 pm- 5:15 pm. Peter White Public Library Community Room. All fans of the Warriors book series in grades 5 and up are invited to talk about the books, play clan games, and enjoy some fresh kill refreshments. Free of charge. For more information, call 226-4321, 226-4323, or visit www.pwpl.info.
Okee Dokee Brothers: Concert Saturday October 21st: 2:00-2:30pm. Community Room. Join us for a fun family concert and book-signing with the musicians behind everyone’s favorite song, “Tippy-Toes”! Free event, all ages. Especially geared toward current and former Book-Babies! For more information call 226-4320, visit pwpl.info, or check out the Peter White Public Library page on Facebook.
LGBTQIA Teens & Allies: Navigating Your Environment, Know Your Rights! Tuesday October 24th: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. All students in grades 7 to 12 are invited for a conversation with Stephanie Lange, MSW and Reproductive Health Supervisor for Chippewa Valley Schools, about their individual rights in school and out. Bring your questions and get some answers! Refreshments will be served. Free of charge, thanks to support from NorthCare Network. For more info, call 226-4321, visit www.pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Teen Services on Facebook.
Scribblers Club Wednesday October 25th: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. All students in grades 6 to 12 are invited to experiment with creative writing in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. Free of charge. For more information, please call 226-4321, 226-4323, visit www.pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Facebook.
Explore Tech: Joint Replacement with Dr. Tim Nueschwander Thursday October 26th: 6:00-7:00pm. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Dr. Tim Nueschwander from Advanced Orthopedics will be presenting on joint replacements using models, videos and pictuers. Program is intended for adult, but youth with an interest in the topic are welcome. Free. For more information call 226-4320, visit www.pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library on Facebook. *Explore Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference, a traveling exhibition for libraries, is part of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) led by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute. Exhibit partners include the American Library Association, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, and Afterschool Alliance. Explore Tech is supported through a grant from the National Science Foundation.*
‘Twas the Night Before Halloween Storytime Monday October 30th: 7:00-7:45pm. Community Room. This scary-fun storytime includes Halloween tales, spooky sing-alongs, and trick-or-treating in PWPL. Dress in your best Halloween garb and join in the costume parade! All ages, family-friendly event. For more information call 226-4320, visit pwpl.info, or check out the Peter White Public Library page on Facebook.
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