May 16 Saturday
The Marquette Regional History Center presents the Special Exhibit:The U.P. Through 250 ArtifactsFebruary 23, 2026-January 2, 2027This exhibit showcases two hundred and fifty artifacts, photographs, and documents from our permanent collections. These objects connect local history to the national story while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has often seemed remote from the rest of the country. However, the themes and movements of U.S. history can be seen here as well, especially since the War of 1812. When the country braced for the Civil War, U.P. iron miners raced to uncover iron for the Union army’s railroads and ammunitions. When labor movements exploded following World War II, Ishpeming’s Gossard garment factory went on strike for better wages. Objects rarely on display include the medal awarded to a local Spanish American War nurse and a hand sewn battle flag brought home by a soldier from the War of 1812. Visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571 for more info.
The Delta County Family Coalition invites you to join them at the Escanaba Public Library for a fun storytime crafted for kids ages 0-6 years. Enjoy stories, movement activities, and social time! Books provided by United Way of Delta County. It's a magical way to spend time together and meet other families! This even is FREE and no registration is required.
The Delta County Family Coalition invites you to join them at the Escanaba Public Library for a special celebration! Families who visited 15+ Little Free Libraries will get a Ride and Read travel tote courtesy of the United Way of Delta County. (1 per family)
May 17 Sunday
May 18 Monday
May 19 Tuesday
Need help printing from your phone? Setting up Libby on your personal device? Using Zoom? How about getting started on your Chromebook or iPad? Using a Wi-Fi hotspot? Creating an email address? Google searches? or how to use the library's online catalog? We have the answers and assistance you need! Make an appointment or stop in at the circulation desk. Appointments are one hour (maximum). Appointments can be made in advance for other times as well by calling 907-789-7323.
The Escanaba Public Library staff do not repair computers/devices. The library assumes no liability for personal patron devices.
May 20 Wednesday
Meet James H. McCommons—veteran journalist, environmental writer, and professor emeritus at Northern Michigan University. With a career spanning decades and bylines in The New York Times, Audubon, and more, McCommons has long brought nature and history vividly to life.
His newest book, "The Feather Wars: The Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds" (St. Martin’s Press, March 2026), tells the dramatic, little‑known story of the early conservationists who fought back when America’s birds were being slaughtered for fashion, food, and trade. Their grassroots efforts helped spark the modern environmental movement we know today.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Escanaba Public Library and is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the library at 906-789-7323, visit the website at www.escanabalibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Instagram.
This is an all member meeting for Lake Superior Region Indivisible, and the speaker will address several topics related to voting.