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Library Board Monthly Meeting: April 24th, 2024
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The Library’s Board of Trustees hosts their monthly public meeting on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 from 7:00 – 8:00pm in the Community Room. Click here for agenda.

Angeline Boulley – Author Visit
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Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 6pm   Meet Author Angeline Boulley for a conversation about her work including “Firekeeper’s Daughter” the 2023/24 Great Michigan Read! A short Q/A will follow the presentation alongside an author meet and great. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and the doors will open at 5:30pm for the event. — The … read more Angeline Boulley – Author Visit

Hiking & Backpacking Series: Hiking 101
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Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 at 6pm Expand your outdoor horizons! This event is open to all, novice and mountaineer alike. This series is co-sponsored by the Keweenaw Hiking Trails Association and Portage Lake District Library. Hiking Basics 101 Thurs, Feb. 22nd at 6pm Backpacking Basics 201 Thurs, March 28th at 6pm Wilderness Backpacking 202 Thurs, April 25th at 6pm

(Postponed) Travelogue Adventures: Finland
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Postponed to a Future Date due to illness! Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 at 6pm   Come and learn about Finland, the happiest country in the world!   Anna and Meg will share their experiences visiting and living in Finland, mostly in the Tampere area. Learn about Finnish culture through Finnish and American perspective and life in Finland as an American.

BASIC
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Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at 10am   Do you need help with your digital device? Facing tablet troubles? Windows worries? Mac mysteries? Smartphone snafus? Do you want to learn more about what you can do with digital technology? Let the Michigan Tech team of experts help you, teach you, and inspire you!

(Canceled) BASIC
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~This event has been canceled due to winter weather.~   Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 10am   Do you need help with your digital device? Facing tablet troubles? Windows worries? Mac mysteries? Smartphone snafus? Do you want to learn more about what you can do with digital technology? Let the Michigan Tech team of experts help you, teach you, and inspire you!

Travelogue Adventures: NYC
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Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at 6pm Want to visit? Escape the winter cold and fulfill your wanderlust by exploring New York City from the comfort of the library. Learn more! Director Katrina will share about their recent trip to the Big Apple along with travel tips, securing Broadway tickets, and mapping out what sights to see along the way. This event is … read more Travelogue Adventures: NYC

Snowshoes: Past to Present
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Discover the history and joy of snowshoeing from local crafters with Iverson Outdoors Inc. just in time for the winter season! This event is Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 at 6pm.

After Hours Movie Night
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Title: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale Rating: R for Some Nudity, Language, Violence Description: On Christmas Eve in Finland, Santa Claus is unearthed in an archaeological dig. Soon after, children start disappearing, leading a boy and his father to capture Santa and, with the help of fellow hunters, they look to sell him back to the corporation that sponsored the dig. And … read more After Hours Movie Night

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