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• Cricut Machine Training

  Learn the basics of operating a Cricut Maker Machine on Wednesday, November 10, from 6 – 7pm. Open to all PLDL Card Holders. This program is a prerequisite for patrons wishing to use PLDL’s Cricut machine in the PLDL Makerspace. Registration is required. Call 482-4570.

• The Great Michigan Read

  Portage Lake District Library and Michigan Tech’s Van Pelt and Opie Library invite community members to participate in The Great Michigan Read, a community reading project spanning the Upper Peninsula sponsored by Michigan Humanities. Join us for some fantastic programs in celebration of local history and this year’s GMR, “The Women of the Copper Country”, by Mary Doria Russell. We …… Read More

• The BIG READ Community Reading Project

  Join the discussion of Joy Harjo’s “An American Sunrise” led by local author T. Marie Bertineau and poet M. Bartley Seigel on Thursday, October 28, from 5:30 – 6:30pm at Portage Lake District Library. This collection of poems chronicles Harjo’s journey of reconnecting with her ancestors and coming to terms with the removal history of her people from their homelands. …… Read More

• New Episode of Biblio Bistro

  Our latest episode of Biblio Bistro airs on 10/1! The twelfth episode of Biblio Bistro features Salmon with Citrus Salsa which highlights fresh plum tomatoes and basil. Tomatoes are usually available at Farmers Markets in late-summer through early fall. Basil is usually available at Farmers Markets in mid-summer. Fresh fish can also be found at our local farmers markets. To …… Read More

• Advance Care Planning Workshop

  UP Health System Home Care and Hospice’s Julie Beck, LBSW will be holding a series of 4 work sessions on Advance Care Planning for your health. These sessions will be held at the Portage Lake District Library on September 14, 30, and October 12, and 28, 2021 from 3-4pm…. Read More

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