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

Late Start at 1pm: October 8th
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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

Statement about Precinct 4 and the 2024 August 6th Library Ballot – Update
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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

Tuesday, July 30th, 3:30 – 4:30 pm At our information session, you’ll have the opportunity to: Learn more about the library’s ballot question and operational millage Ask questions about the library’s ballot language and current services Check out our 1-Page Info Handout for more information about the millage language: 1-Page Info Handout

Hiring: Join our Team
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Come join the Library Team with multiple part-time positions opening. Training to begin early August. Evening Library Page Day Library Page Hancock Library Assistant Substitute Library Assistant Those interested should submit a library application, resume, and cover letter by Saturday, July 20th, 2024. Learn more at: https://pldl.org/employment/

Library Board Monthly Meeting: May 22nd, 2024
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The Library’s Board of Trustees hosts their monthly public meeting on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 from 7:00 – 8:00pm in the Community Room. Click here for agenda.

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.

April 16th: Michigan Library Advocacy Day
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Today advocates from all over Michigan will be meeting with legislators.   State aid funding enables libraries and library cooperatives to offer education, training, and resources, meeting the growing demand for information. It also comprises about 5% of our own funding where every dollar matters.   Contact your legislators TODAY and tell them that Michigan libraries (like ours) need their support! Learn … read more April 16th: Michigan Library Advocacy Day

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