PLDL Newsletter – August 2025August 2025 Newsletter
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
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
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.
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.
Starting in October, the Portage Lake District Library will have a late start at 1pm each 2nd Tuesday of the month for Staff Training. Our first Staff Training Half -day will October 8th until 1pm. These training opportunities will help our library staff sharpen our skills and bring you even better service and experiences! Upcoming Staff Training Half -day Dates: November 12th … read more Late Start at 1pm: October 8th
The statement below was presented before the Library Board of Trustees at their August 28th, 2024 meeting and was prepared by the Library Director. This statement reviews the August 6th election process and the steps that were taken to notify affected voters in Portage Township Precinct 4 of a programming error. Please follow up with the Library Director for more information. Statement … read more Statement about Precinct 4 and the 2024 August 6th Library Ballot – Update