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February 2013
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Feb 1st, 2013 (Fri)
  Lego Club
For Grades 3, 4, and 5: Read a story and build on the theme of the day. Fridays at 4:15 pm in the Shiras Room. Call 226-4320 for more information.See poster.
Feb 2nd, 2013 (Sat)
  Bollywood Night
The ever popular Indian cinema night includes dancing by the Beladinas and delicious South Asian snacks. 6:00 PM in the Community Room. Tickets will be available at the Circulation Desk on January 2nd for $15.00 each. Please call 226-4329 for more information. See poster.
Feb 2nd, 2013 (Sat)
  Bollywood
CineArts Independent Film Series presents Bollywood Night at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Tickets are $15.00 at the Circulation Desk. Includes East Indian food and cultural activities; dancing by the Beladinas. For more information, call Cathy at 226-4319. poster
Feb 4th, 2013 (Mon)
  DocuMonday
Documentary film, THUNDER SOUL: The True story of Conrad johnson and the Kashmere Stage Band, features a high school jazz band from the 70's broke the color barrier in Texas. Community Room at 7:00 pm poster
Feb 4th, 2013 (Mon)
  Afternoon Classic Films
DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, a 1965 film starring Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, and Rod Steiger at 1:30 pm in the Community Room poster
Feb 4th, 2013 (Mon)
  Storytime for 2's and 3's
"Let's Go On an Adventure" stories, songs, and fingerplays in the Children's Room, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. See poster.
Feb 5th, 2013 (Tue)
  PWPL Book Group
Discussion of IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS: LOVE TERROR, AND AN AMERICAN FAMILY IN HITLER'S BERLIN by Erik Larson at 7:00 pm in the Shiras Room. Call Caroline at 226-4312 for more information. See poster.
Feb 5th, 2013 (Tue)
  City of Marquette Open House
The City of Marquette will hold an Open House from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Community Room. The public is invited.
Feb 5th, 2013 (Tue)
  Story and for 4's and Up
Stories, crafts, and songs in the Youth Services Atrium at 1:00 pm. See poster.
Feb 6th, 2013 (Wed)
  Shakespeare Readers
This is the book group for lovers of Shakespeare's works - in the Shiras Room at 6:30 pm. This month's selection is "Trolius & Cressida." Please call 226-4318 for more information. See poster.
Feb 6th, 2013 (Wed)
  Storytime for 2's and 3's
"Let's Go On an Adventure" stories, songs, and fingerplays in the Children's Room, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. See poster.
Feb 7th, 2013 (Thu)
  Dog Nights at the Library
Read a story with the Library Pet Partners on Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 pm - January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28 in the Children's Room. See poster.
Feb 7th, 2013 (Thu)
  First Thursday Concert Series
Marquette Arts & Culture Center presents singer and songwriter Bobby Bullet at 7:00 pm in the Community Room. Suggested donations of $5 for the artist are welcome. See poster.
Feb 7th, 2013 (Thu)
  Meet the Library Director
Meet Pam Christensen, Peter White Public Library Director, on the first Thursday of each month (except July) during a morning session from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and evening session from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the PW Conference Room.
Feb 8th, 2013 (Fri)
  Dr. Who Live Clue
Dr. Who Live Clue - live action version of the classic board game, with a Doctor Who twist. 7:00 pm in the community Room. Grade 6 and up welcome. Registration required. Call 226-4323 for more information. See poster.
Feb 8th, 2013 (Fri)
  Lego Club
For Grades 3, 4, and 5: Read a story and build on the theme of the day. Fridays at 4:15 pm in the Shiras Room. Call 226-4320 for more information.See poster.
Feb 9th, 2013 (Sat)
  Once Upon a Time Puppet Theater
Family puppet show of "Beauty and the Beast" performed by the actors of Vertigo Theatre Company. Community Room at 1:00 pm and at 2:00 pm. Call 226-4318 for more information. See poster
Feb 10th, 2013 (Sun)
  A Visit to Ukraine and Germany
“A Visit to Ukraine and Germany” features local high school exchange students from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
All welcome. For more information, call 226-4320.
Feb 10th, 2013 (Sun)
  Valentine Story and Craft
The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association at NMU presents a Valentine Story and Craft hour for ages 5-10 from 2:00 to 2:45 pm in the Children's Room. For more information, call 226-4320.
Feb 11th, 2013 (Mon)
  Storytime for 2's and 3's
"Let's Go On an Adventure" stories, songs, and fingerplays in the Children's Room, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. See poster.
Feb 12th, 2013 (Tue)
  Story and for 4's and Up
Stories, crafts, and songs in the Youth Services Atrium at 1:00 pm. See poster.
Feb 12th, 2013 (Tue)
  Dinner and a Movie
Enjoy a light meal and a movie at the library at 5:30 PM in the Community Room. Tickets must be purchased from the Circulation Desk, in advance for $15.00. BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD with Quvenzhane Wallis and Dwight Henry - PG 13. Call 226-4318 for more information.
See poster.
Feb 13th, 2013 (Wed)
  Storytime for 2's and 3's
"Let's Go On an Adventure" stories, songs, and fingerplays in the Children's Room, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. See poster.
Feb 13th, 2013 (Wed)
  Back on Track
Personal Finance one-on-one session to get on track for a better future with Joan Vinette, MSU Extension Educator. Available every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month in the Conference Room (main floor) drop-in between 3:00 - 6:00 pm. See poster.
Feb 13th, 2013 (Wed)
  Once Upon a Crime Book Group
A book group for mystery readers meets at 7:00 PM in the Dandelion Cottage Room on the main level. February selection is A FREE MAN OF COLOR by Barbara Hambly. poster.
Feb 14th, 2013 (Thu)
  B.Y.O.C. Valentine Film
Bring Your Own Chocolate (and your Valentine) to the film, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, in the Community Room at 7:00 pm. No charge. For more information call 226-4318. See poster.
Feb 14th, 2013 (Thu)
  Book Babies
Lap-sit storytime, including stories, songs, and nursery rhymes, for children up to 24 months, Children's Area at 10:00 am. See poster.
Feb 14th, 2013 (Thu)
  Dog Nights at the Library
Read a story with the Library Pet Partners on Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 pm - January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28 in the Children's Room. See poster.
Feb 15th, 2013 (Fri)
  Sensory Friendly Family Film
See MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO at 1:00 pm in the Community Room. Sensory friendly means:
Moderate Sound
Low level lights
Restlessness expected
Closed Caption on for readers
See poster.
Feb 15th, 2013 (Fri)
  Lego Club
For Grades 3, 4, and 5: Read a story and build on the theme of the day. Fridays at 4:15 pm in the Shiras Room. Call 226-4320 for more information.See poster.
Feb 17th, 2013 (Sun)
  Scrabble Sunday
Join other word game enthusiasts for a challenging and fun afternoon the popular board game, Scrabble. Held in conjunction with the Traditional Music Jam in the Community Room from 2:00-5:00 pm. See poster.
Feb 17th, 2013 (Sun)
  Traditional Mucis Jam
Join others who enjoy playing Acoustic Folk Music like The Carter Family, Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan, 2:00-5:00 pm, Community Room, No admission charge. See poster.
Feb 18th, 2013 (Mon)
  Storytime for 2's and 3's
"Let's Go On an Adventure" stories, songs, and fingerplays in the Children's Room, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. See poster.
Feb 18th, 2013 (Mon)
  LIBRARY CLOSED
The Peter White Public Library will be closed for the day. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
Feb 19th, 2013 (Tue)
  Story and for 4's and Up
Stories, crafts, and songs in the Youth Services Atrium at 1:00 pm. See poster.
Feb 20th, 2013 (Wed)
  Storytime for 2's and 3's
"Let's Go On an Adventure" stories, songs, and fingerplays in the Children's Room, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. See poster.
Feb 21st, 2013 (Thu)
  Readers Theater
Join in for a group reading of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard. The group meets in the Shiras Room at 7:00 PM. No rehearsals - no memorizing.See poster.
Feb 21st, 2013 (Thu)
  Dog Nights at the Library
Read a story with the Library Pet Partners on Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 pm - January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28 in the Children's Room. See poster.
Feb 21st, 2013 (Thu)
  Film Club: Modern Classics
Watch a modern classic film, GROUNDHOG DAY, starring Bill Murray, and Andie MacDowell from the year 1993. Rated PG. 1:00 PM in the Community Room A. See poster.
Feb 22nd, 2013 (Fri)
  Lego Club
For Grades 3, 4, and 5: Read a story and build on the theme of the day. Fridays at 4:15 pm in the Shiras Room. Call 226-4320 for more information.See poster.
Feb 24th, 2013 (Sun)
  Piano Concert Series
Featuring Andrew Bourgoin on piano, playing classical and musical theater selections at 2:00 pm in the Community Room. Call 226-4318 for more information. See poster.
Feb 24th, 2013 (Sun)
  Big Water Community Sing
Casual jam session for folks of all ages to like to sing. Bring your copy of RISE UP SINGING or other music to share as a group. Song leader is Corinne Rockow from 3:30-5:30 pm in the Community Room. Call 226-4318 fo more information. See poster.
Feb 25th, 2013 (Mon)
  Storytime for 2's and 3's
"Let's Go On an Adventure" stories, songs, and fingerplays in the Children's Room, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. See poster.
Feb 25th, 2013 (Mon)
  Tasty Reads
Book group for cooks who like to read will feature ANGELINA'S BACHELORS by Brian O'Reilly at Noon in the Shiras Room on the top level. Bring your lunch and sample a recipe from the book. See poster.
Feb 25th, 2013 (Mon)
  Storytime for 2's and 3's
"Let's Go On an Adventure" stories, songs, and fingerplays in the Children's Room, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. See poster.
Feb 26th, 2013 (Tue)
  Story and for 4's and Up
Stories, crafts, and songs in the Youth Services Atrium at 1:00 pm. See poster.
Feb 27th, 2013 (Wed)
  Middle School Movie
Great movies for middle school students, especially on early release days. Rated PG. See THE PRINCESS BRIDE on Wednesday at Noon in the Community Room. No admission charge. Call 226-4323 for more information. See poster.
Feb 27th, 2013 (Wed)
  Storytime for 2's and 3's
"Let's Go On an Adventure" stories, songs, and fingerplays in the Children's Room, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. See poster.
Feb 27th, 2013 (Wed)
  Back on Track
Personal Finance one-on-one session to get on track for a better future with Joan Vinette, MSU Extension Educator. Available every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month in the Conference Room (main floor) drop-in between 3:00 - 6:00 pm. See poster.
Feb 28th, 2013 (Thu)
  Dog Nights at the Library
Read a story with the Library Pet Partners on Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 pm - January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28 in the Children's Room. See poster.