May 01 Wednesday
The Marquette Regional History Center presents: The Modern Family TreeWednesday, May 1, 6:30 p.m. It’s National Library Preservation Week!We will present on digital formats and techniques that work for preserving original documents, and how to work with metadata. Family trees can be preserved and shared digitally for your genealogy legacy. $5 suggested donation. Call 906.226.3571 for more info, or visit marquettehistory.org
May 02 Thursday
CALL FOR ARTISTSFRESH COAST PLEIN AIR PAINTING FESTIVAL IN MARQUETTE, MICHIGANCome paint with us in Historic Marquette, Michigan and on the shores of awesome Lake Superior! Pre-registration is now open for the Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival, featuring $2500 in awards and prizes. Paint in one or both of the plein air sessions for one price:DUSK to DARK - Friday, June 28, 5:00 - 10:00 pm. Capture the essence of the evening light as it turns to darkness! Completed artwork must be turned in by 10:00 pmPAINT THE DAYLIGHT - Saturday, June 29, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm. Capture diverse and beautiful landscapes, architecture, and shoreline areas of Marquette! Completed artwork must be turned in by 4:30 pmChoose your entry level: Professional/advanced - $25 pre-registration/ $30 day of eventNovice/intermediate/recreational - $15 pre-registration/ $20 day of eventRegistration includes Friday and Saturday plein air sessions, awards ceremony, reception, and public exhibit/sale. Paintings may be priced for sale at the exhibit. Artists can stay for the Sunday morning “Afterglow” event that is open to anyone wanting to paint and/or socialize!Sponsored by Lake Superior Art Association For a full schedule, registration, and more info lakesuperiorartassociation.org or Marlene Wood (posstroke@sbcglobal.net)
May 03 Friday
Spring into early literacy with books, songs and activities at our Sticky Storytime sessions! These programs for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers will use the five ready to read practices: reading, singing, talking, playing, and writing to promote early literacy practices and create lifelong readers. No registration required.
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Please note: this program is located in our North Dickinson Branch, which is located inside the North Dickinson School. The public is welcome to attend. During school hours, ring the doorbell and school staff will let you in.
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!
May 04 Saturday
Saturday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Calling collectors! This is a chance for you to show your postcard collections, and for the public to enjoy the keenness of antique postcard enthusiasts. Postcard trading is encouraged, and individual collectors may sell at their tables. Attendees will get a chance to view postcards from the Detroit Publishing Company, UP Vintage Focus on Boats, Superior View of the Past, Large Focus Landscape, and more from collectors. $5 suggested donation. For more information visit marquettehistory.org or call 906-226-3571.
The Ink Society is an informal group of local writers that connect at the library monthly to discuss their current work, seek feedback, and share ideas. New writers are always welcome. Bring your work and prepare to be inspired!
May 05 Sunday
May 06 Monday
First Presbyterian welcomes all knitters to join them in their parlor for weekly knitting on Mondays at 10 am. Knit for those in need or work on your own projects.