Library News

Unearth a Story: PLDL’s 2026 Summer Reading Program

Posted in Events, Library News, Miscellaneous Posted on June 9, 2026

Sign up for the All Ages Summer Reading Program that runs from June 13-August 22! Earn a tote bag, ice cream, and Market Bucks! The Kick-off Party is June 13th from 11 AM-2 PM. Dinos! Rocks! Fun! At the party we will make art and dig for fossils!

Dinosaurs of Michigan with the Michigan Science Center Pre-registration Required

Posted in Events, Library News Posted on June 9, 2026

On June 15 the MI Science Center is hosting two workshops. The first workshop is from 2-2:45. The second workshop is from 3-3:45. Only 30 slots available per workshop. Pre-register at MI Dinosaur Workshop Registration Form DINOSAURS of Michigan with the Michigan Science Center: Travel back to the ancient seas of Michigan and uncover stories hidden in stone from honeycomb … read more Dinosaurs of Michigan with the Michigan Science Center Pre-registration Required→

PLDL Newsletter August 2025

Posted in Library News Posted on August 2, 2025

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PLDL Newsletter July 2025

Posted in Library News Posted on July 25, 2025

July 2025 Newsletter

2025-26 Drafted Budget for Public Review

Posted in Library News Posted on May 12, 2025

The attached 2025-26 Drafted Budget and 2024-25 Budget Amendments will be presented to the Board of Trustees at the May 28th, 2025 board meeting at 7pm. The Public Budget Hearing will occur before the June 25th, 2025 board meeting at 7pm. 2025-26 Drafted Budget and 2024-25 Budget Amendments – Public Draft

Statement on Federal Funding Cuts for Libraries

Posted in Library News Posted on May 2, 2025

The Board of Trustees of the Portage Lake District Library (PLDL) wants to express its deep concern about the March 14, 2025 federal executive order mandating funding cuts for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which supports vital services for libraries nationwide. These cuts would impact the Michigan Electronic Library (MeL and MeLCat) – a centralized catalog and resource-sharing service … read more Statement on Federal Funding Cuts for Libraries→

Library Board Monthly Meeting: Jan. 22nd at 7pm

Posted in Library News Posted on January 17, 2025

The Library’s Board of Trustees hosts their monthly public meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at 7:00 in the Community Room. To review the prepared agenda. Please head over to our Board & Meeting Minutes page for more information.

Library Board Monthly Meeting: Nov. 20th at 7pm

Posted in Library News Posted on November 15, 2024

The Library’s Board of Trustees hosts their monthly public meeting on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at 7:00 in the Community Room. To review the prepared agenda. please head over to our Board & Meeting Minutes page for more information.