Community Calendar

The Marquette Regional History Center presents the Special Exhibit:
SCHOOL DAYS: EDUCATING MARQUETTE COUNTY
October 7 – February 1, 2025
Opening reception: October 23, 2024, from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Explore the educational history of Marquette County from the Bishop Baraga parochial school, to the John D. Pierce School run by Northern Normal. High school education was a luxury for many families, with only 55% finishing school in 1970 nationwide. Marquette was progressive in many ways in educating its children, including building a public high school in 1859. Early examples of technology, class projects, and artwork will be on display. For more information visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.
Attached image: Compliments of the John M. Longyear Research Library
Michigamme, teachers and pupils at farmers public school, Burns Farm chicken coop.

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We have the answers and assistance you need! Make an appointment or stop in at the circulation desk. Appointments are one hour (maximum).

The Escanaba Public Library staff do not repair computers/devices. The library assumes no liability for personal patron devices.

The Marquette Regional History Center presents the Special Exhibit:
SCHOOL DAYS: EDUCATING MARQUETTE COUNTY
October 7 – February 1, 2025
Opening reception: October 23, 2024, from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Explore the educational history of Marquette County from the Bishop Baraga parochial school, to the John D. Pierce School run by Northern Normal. High school education was a luxury for many families, with only 55% finishing school in 1970 nationwide. Marquette was progressive in many ways in educating its children, including building a public high school in 1859. Early examples of technology, class projects, and artwork will be on display. For more information visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.
Attached image: Compliments of the John M. Longyear Research Library
Michigamme, teachers and pupils at farmers public school, Burns Farm chicken coop.

The Marquette Regional History Center presents the Special Exhibit:
SCHOOL DAYS: EDUCATING MARQUETTE COUNTY
October 7 – February 1, 2025
Opening reception: October 23, 2024, from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Explore the educational history of Marquette County from the Bishop Baraga parochial school, to the John D. Pierce School run by Northern Normal. High school education was a luxury for many families, with only 55% finishing school in 1970 nationwide. Marquette was progressive in many ways in educating its children, including building a public high school in 1859. Early examples of technology, class projects, and artwork will be on display. For more information visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.
Attached image: Compliments of the John M. Longyear Research Library
Michigamme, teachers and pupils at farmers public school, Burns Farm chicken coop.

The Escanaba Public Library is hosting a Fiber Artists group on the second Thursday of each month from 5-7 p.m. If you crochet, embroider, knit, quilt, sew, weave, or do any other craft that does not involve a machine, you are welcome!

From beginners to the most experienced fiber worker, join us for a time of socializing, learning, and teaching. If you have extra craft materials, feel free to bring them to swap and share. This group is for ages 16 and up.

For more information visit our website at www.escanabalibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Instagram.

The Marquette Regional History Center presents the Special Exhibit:
SCHOOL DAYS: EDUCATING MARQUETTE COUNTY
October 7 – February 1, 2025
Opening reception: October 23, 2024, from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Explore the educational history of Marquette County from the Bishop Baraga parochial school, to the John D. Pierce School run by Northern Normal. High school education was a luxury for many families, with only 55% finishing school in 1970 nationwide. Marquette was progressive in many ways in educating its children, including building a public high school in 1859. Early examples of technology, class projects, and artwork will be on display. For more information visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.
Attached image: Compliments of the John M. Longyear Research Library
Michigamme, teachers and pupils at farmers public school, Burns Farm chicken coop.

‘Tis the season for Christmas-themed storytime sessions for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Enjoy the books “Snowmen at Christmas” by Caralyn Buehner and “Bear Stays Up for Christmas” by Karma Wilson, songs, activities, and crafts to get you in the holiday spirit.  No registration required.  Please note, this program is located at our North Dickinson Branch, which is located inside the North Dickinson School. Public is welcome to attend. During library hours, ring the doorbell and school staff will let you in.
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The Dickinson County Library helps the community find its story. All programs are free of charge and you do not need to be a resident of Dickinson County or have a library card to attend. For more information on any of our upcoming programs, please visit our website at www.dcl-lib.org!

The Marquette Regional History Center presents the Special Exhibit:
SCHOOL DAYS: EDUCATING MARQUETTE COUNTY
October 7 – February 1, 2025
Opening reception: October 23, 2024, from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Explore the educational history of Marquette County from the Bishop Baraga parochial school, to the John D. Pierce School run by Northern Normal. High school education was a luxury for many families, with only 55% finishing school in 1970 nationwide. Marquette was progressive in many ways in educating its children, including building a public high school in 1859. Early examples of technology, class projects, and artwork will be on display. For more information visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.
Attached image: Compliments of the John M. Longyear Research Library
Michigamme, teachers and pupils at farmers public school, Burns Farm chicken coop.