Events
Superior Fab Lab:Arduino Workshop
Dr. Shane Oberloier will cover the basics of Arduino microcontrollers, sensors, and breadboards and then work with attendees to create various projects on Thursday, April 27, from 6 – 7:30pm. These small open-source electronics are great for students, hobbyists, artists, programmers, and professionals to easily and inexpensively create and test their designs. No experience necessary. All equipment will be provided. (Equipment may … read more Superior Fab Lab:Arduino Workshop
Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
The Library’s Board of Trustees hosts their monthly public meeting on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 from 7 – 8:00pm in the Community Room. Click here for agenda.
Earth Day with City of Houghton
Join us and the City of Houghton on Saturday, April 22, from 10:00am – 12:00pm on the new pier for the city garden clean-up and sunflower seed planting. There will also be supplies for drop-in rock painting in the library community room. Parents must supervise this activity as the paint is permanent.
Sewing with Cynthia: Mug Rug
Learn how to sew a mug rug (coaster made of fabric) on Saturday, April 15, from 11am – 1pm! Bring your own sewing machine, or we have two for use at the library. This is the perfect opportunity to learn how to use a sewing machine. Materials provided.
Cricut Craft: Glass Etching
Join us on Thursday, April 13, from 6 – 7pm for a Cricut Crafty project! We’ll be demonstrating how to use our Cricut Machine to cut out templates for glass etching on glass mugs. All materials provided. Email aziemnick@pldl.org to reserve your spot.
Social Media Start Up & Strategy
Social media can be an invaluable tool to connect your business to your local community and customer base, but knowing best practices can be overwhelming with the shifting digital landscape. Whether you’re a vendor in the From the Ground Farmers Market Collective, or a Keweenaw small business, you’re invited to our FREE workshop on Tuesday, April 11,5:30 – 7:30pm.
Seed Starting with Gina Kerr
Spring is around the corner! Now is the time to start your tomatoes and peppers indoors. Join Gina Kerr, Master Gardener and owner of Whispering Wild Market Farm for a class about starting seeds indoors on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 11:00am – 1:00pm at Portage Lake District Library. Materials and seeds will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own. … read more Seed Starting with Gina Kerr
Portage Lake Seed Library Seed Swap
Join us on Saturday, April 1, from 10:00am – 1:00pm for the 2nd Annual Seed Swap. Presentation in the community room and seed swap at west end table.
PLDL Board of Trustees
The Library’s Board of Trustees hosts their monthly public meeting on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 from 7 – 8:00pm in the Community Room. Click here for agenda.