Wed. Jan. 10: Once Upon a Crime: Death by Water by Kerry Greenwood Mysteries from south of the equator. Phryne Fisher sets out to capture jewelry thieves by carrying the Great Queen of Sapphires aboard the S.S. Hinemoa on a cruise to New Zealand during the 1920s. Dandelion Cottage Rm. 7:00pm. 226-4318.

Thurs. Jan. 11: Matinee Movie: My Cousin Rachel 2016 PG-13 1 hr. 46 min. Mystery Drama. Planning revenge on his late cousin’s mysterious wife, a young Englishman finds

himself beguiled by her charms. Closed captioning on for access to all. Community Rm. 12:30pm. 226-4318.

Thurs. Jan. 11: BYO Dinner Theater: War for the Planet of the Apes 2017 PG-13 2 hr. 20 min. Action Adventure. Caesar and his apes must fight the colonel and his humans in a battle that will determine the fate of both species. Community Rm. 6:00pm. 226-4318.

Fri. Jan. 12: CineArts: Child 44 2015 R 2hr. 17 min. Mystery Thriller. During the Stalin era in Russia, a police officer investigates a series of child murders. Introduced by Professor Nell Kupper of NMU’s Department of Languages, Literature and International Studies. Community Rm. 6:00pm. 226-4309.

Sat. Jan. 13: Traditional Music Jam Bring your acoustic instruments to play those great traditional folk songs in an informal gathering. Listeners and singers are welcome. Community Rm. 2:00-5:00pm. 226-4318.

Mon. Jan. 15: Building Love: Imagine—Multiculturalism in the UP Megan Collier will moderate a round table discussion

with Sam Ali, Khadijah Wilson, TJ Derwin, and Linda Cobe about ethnicity in the UP. Pot luck desserts will follow the discussion. Community Rm. 6:30pm. 226-4318.

Tues. Jan. 16: Family Film: Iron Will 1994 PG 1 hr. 48 min. Action Adventure. After his father dies, William Stoneman decides to enter a dogsled race to raise money for his struggling family. Sponsored by the Friends of PWPL and the UP200. Community Rm. 7:00pm. 226-4318.

Wed. Jan. 17: Sci-Fi on Tap: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula LeGuin Genli Ai is sent as an ambassador to Winter to bring the planet back into humanity’s fold, but to do so he must bridge the gap between the prejudices of his

own culture and this strange world where people have no set gender. Come down to the Ore Dock to meet with other science fiction readers. Ore Dock. 7:00pm. 226-4318.

Events

Mon. Jan 1: Library Closed

Tues. Jan. 2: Director Chat Drop in and sit down with PWPL Director, Andrea Ingmire. Tell her your concerns and suggestions. 10:00–11:30am and 5:30-7:00pm. Circulation Lobby, main level. 226-4303.

Tues. Jan. 2: PWPL Book Group: Northern Borders by Howard Frank Mosher

Remembering his childhood, Austen goes back to when he was 6-years old and left his widowed father to live with his grandparents in Vermont in 1948. New members welcome! Dandelion Cottage Rm. 7:00pm. 226-4318.

Sat. Jan. 6: Family Film & BYO Munchies: Cars 3 2017 G 1hr. 42 min. Animated Adventure. Lightning McQueen sets out to prove that he is still the best race car in the world. Community Rm. 1:00 pm. 226-4323.

Mon. Jan. 8 & 22: Power of Purity Meditation Resolve to start your new year right with these two drop-in classes on meditation led by Kim Lindquist. Shiras Rm. 12:00-1:00pm. 226-4318.

Mon. Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29: Computer Coaching Focus on a different topic each week, and learn how to become more proficient on your computer. Computer Lab. 3:00pm. 226-4312.

Mon. Jan 8: DocuMonday: Girl Rising 2013 PG-13 1 hr. 41 min. Nine girls from around the world break through barriers in their lives by getting an education. Community Rm. 7:00pm. 226-4318.

Tues. Jan. 9: Tasty Reads: Five Quarters of the Orange by Joanne Harris Framboise Simon returns to a small village on the banks of the Loire, bringing a scrapbook containing not only her mother’s recipes and memories but also the key to a tragedy that occurred when she was just 9-years old. Enjoy and share sample recipes inspired by the book. Shiras Rm. 12:00pm. 226-4309.

Wed. Jan. 10: The Doc Is in...Epilepsy & Seizures Bring a sack lunch as well as any questions you may have for Dr. MacFalda and PA Wasilewski. Shiras Rm. 12:00pm. 226-4318.

Thurs. Jan. 18: Building Love: Imagine—Book Study: the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

In 1951, scientists took cells from Henrietta Lacks, a poor black farmer, without her consent or knowledge, selling them to billions. This biography, which will be examined over the course of 5 sessions, raises issues of race, ethics, and medicine. Dandelion Cottage Rm. 7:00pm. 226-4318.

Fri. Jan. 19 & 26: Tech Help Drop-in NMU’s Association of Information Technology Professionals student group will help anyone with technology operating problems. No appointment needed. Shiras Rm. 4:00-5:30pm. 226-4312.

Mon. Jan. 22: Family Game Night with Taiga Games

Games for families with children grades K-5 will be provided along with some light snacks. Feel free to bring your own favorite game if you wish. Community Rm. 4:30-5:30pm. 226-4320.

Tues. Jan. 23: Matinee Movie: Dunkirk 2017 PG-13 1 hr. 46 min. Historical Drama. WWII allied soldiers from Belgium, England and France find themselves surrounded by the German army on the beaches and harbor of Dunkirk, France. Closed captioning on for access to all. Community Rm. 12:30pm. 226-4318.

Tues. Jan. 23: BYO Dinner Theater: The Big Sick 2017 R 2 hr. Romantic Comedy. Pakistan-born comedian Kumail and grad student Emily struggle with cultural clashes when they fall in love. Community Rm. 6:00pm. 226-4318.

Wed. Jan. 24: Building Love: Imagine—Songs from around the World Vickie Lockwood, Mary Burtch and their Circle of Friends perform songs from around the world. Community Rm. 7:00pm. 226-4318.

Thurs. Jan. 25: Modern Classics: Lost in Translation 2003 R 1hr. 42 min. Drama. A has-been movie star establishes a relationship with a young woman in Tokyo. Community Rm. 6:30pm. 226-4318.

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Fri. Jan 26: Warriors Clan War—Capture the Flag Warriors fans, grades 5 and up, are invited to be sorted into clans to find and capture provisions hidden by enemy clans. Indoor Capture the Flag rules will be followed. Light refreshments will be served after the game. Community Rm. 7:00-9:00pm. 226-4321.

Sat. Jan. 27: Musher Meet and Greet! Come meet retired musher Darlene Walch and her sled dog Panda. Hear all about mushing, learn about upcoming races, and get your picture taken in a racing sled. Community Rm. 1:00-2:00pm for ages 15-adults; 2:45-3:00pm for ages 3 and under; and 3:00-4:00pm for ages 4-14. 226-4320.

Tues. Jan. 30: Bluesday Tuesday: Northern Wylds Enjoy an evening of music with Natalie Ray and Nick Johnson. Their blues riffs, grooves, and soulful, sultry windpipes bellow out roots tunes on Lake Superior’s south

shore. Sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society and the PWPL. Community Rm. 7:00pm. 226-4318.

Peter White Public Library January 2018

Events Schedule

Peter White Public Library 217 N. Front St. Marquette, MI 49855

906-228-9510 or www.pwpl.info

No admission charge to all events which are held at the library, unless otherwise noted. Donations are appreciated!

Library Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm; Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: closed

Children’s Regular Programs 226-4323

Mondays & Tuesdays @ 10:00am Wonder Babies, birth to 17months

Mondays & Tuesdays @ 11:00am Storytime for Non-Movers, non-moving babies Mondays @ 1:00pm & Tuesdays @ 4:30pm Chapter Book Club: The Zine Sessions

2nd Monday 1/8 @ 4:30 pm Harry Potter Club, grades 2-5 3rd Monday 1/ 16 @ 4:30pm Harry Potter Club, grades 6-8

Wednesdays & Thursdays @10:15am Storytime for 1s and 2s Wednesdays @ 11:00am Little Bookworms, ages 5 to 6 years old Thursdays @ 11:00am Storytime for 3s and 4s Thursdays @ 4:30pm Masterminds of All Kinds, grades K-5 Thursdays @ 6:30pm Starlight Story Time Fridays @1:00pm Preschool Storytime, preschool age children

Fridays @ 4:30pm LEGO Club, ages 5 years old & up

Saturday,1/6 & 1/27 @ 10:30am Saturday Book Babies, birth to 2 years old

Teen Regular Programs 226-4321

Fri. Jan. 5 GLOW Gr. 7-12 Teen Zone. 4:00pm

Wed. Jan. 12 Gr. 9-12 Lions Rm. 4:00pm.

Wed. Jan. 17 Gr. 5-8 CR. 4:15pm.

Wed. Jan. 24 Warriors Club Gr. 5+ CR 4:15pm.

Wed. Jan. 31 Scribblers Gr. 6-12. Lions Rm. 3:00pm.

January 1 LIBRARY CLOSED Happy New Year!

Promoting Positive

Social Change

Building Love: Imagine is a series of events dedicated to promoting positive social change in our society. Look for events marked by ………

January Theme: World Cultures

Friends of the Peter White Public Library

Book Sale Thursday January 18 6:00-9:00pm: Presale ($5.00 admission fee)

Friday January 19 10:30am-6:00pm: Regular Sale (no admission fee)

Saturday January 20 Super Sale 10:30am– 1:30pm: 1/2 price sale 2:00 pm – 5:00pm: Bag Sale ($3.00/bag) (no admission fee)

Can you volunteer? Call 906-226-4300.