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DISCOVER ◼ IMAGINE ◼ CONNECT

Welcome to the Portage Lake District Library!

Our mission is to inspire the diverse community living in the City of Houghton and Portage Township to discover, imagine, and connect.

The library offers the traditional materials of books, audiobooks, and magazines, along with electronic resources such as eBooks and eMagazines, and services like Libby, Hoopla, LinkedIn Learning, and Ancestry Library Edition.

Check Out These Upcoming Events

  • Nature’s Best Hope at KISMA
    March 27, 2025 at 3:00 pm Visit KISMA for a talk on Nature’s Best Hope, perfect for both kids and adults. Discover the Go Beyond Beauty Program and enjoy a hands-on activity where kids can make simple bee […]
  • Travelogue Egypt
    March 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm Join guest speaker Ramy El-Ganainy, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Saint Louis University, as he shares personal insights into Egypt’s rich history, culture, and […]
  • Spring Break Programs at PLDL
    March 24–28, 2025 The week of March 24th, local schools will be on spring break, and the library has something planned every day! Join us for a variety of activities, perfect for all ages. Enjoy Board Game […]

Read the Latest News

  • PLDL Closed 3/6/25
    The Portage Lake District Library will be today due to local winter and road conditions.   Thank you for your patience and understanding in helping to […]
  • PLDL Closed 3/5/25
    The Portage Lake District Library will be today due to local winter conditions.   Thank you for your patience and understanding in helping to keep our […]
  • PLDL Closed 2/24/25
    The Portage Lake District Library will be closed today February 24th due to icy road conditions brought on by warmer temperatures, snow melt, and windy […]

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Regular Hours

Monday-Thursday: 10am-8pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm
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For weather related closures, please check our Facebook page for the most up to date information.

Upcoming Closings

1pm Late Start: Staff Training
Tuesday April 8th, 2025
1pm Late Start: Staff Training
Tuesday May 13th, 2025
Memorial Day
Monday May 26th, 2025
ALL CLOSINGS
Portage Lake District Library - Houghton, Michigan