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 and MeL.

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Color your world all summer with our art inspired Summer Reading Program! Simply pick up a Reading Log at the library to get started earning wonderful locally sponsored prizes such as activity passes and Farmer's Market Bucks.

Our reading program and activity pass will end on August 23rd, 2025.

Check Out These Upcoming Events

  • MONEY $ TALKS For Young Adults
    August 7th and 13th 3:30 – 4:30 Money Talks for Young Adults is a free workshop at Portage Lake District Library to help you build financial confidence. Learn real tools and tips for saving, credit, and […]
  • Kivajat Finnish Dancers
    July 16th, 2025 · NEW TIME 1:00 PM Due to the weather, the Kivajat Finnish Dancers Performance has been rescheduled to 1:00 PM tomorrow, Tuesday, July 16, on the Houghton Pier. If needed, the weather location […]
  • Kevin Kammeraad: Poetry, Puppetry, Music & More!
    July 17th, 2025 10:00 AM  Join us for an energetic, family-friendly performance with author and artist Kevin Kammeraad! With puppets, music, poetry, and audience interaction, this show is packed with […]

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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

Labor Day
Monday September 1st, 2025
Veterans Day
Tuesday November 11th, 2025
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday November 27th, 2025