Library News

PLDL Closed 2/24/25
Posted in Library News Posted on February 24, 2025

The Portage Lake District Library will be closed today February 24th due to icy road conditions brought on by warmer temperatures, snow melt, and windy conditions. The library will reopen tomorrow at 10am. Thank you for your patience and for prioritizing patron and staff safety.

PLDL Closing at 2pm 2/6/25
Posted in Library News Posted on February 6, 2025

The Portage Lake District Library will be closing at 2pm today due to local blizzard conditions. This will affect students visiting the library from Bus Route #9.Story time is also canceled today.    Our YA Author event will be rescheduled to tomorrow (Friday) from 5-6:30pm as an after hours event. Our Winter Reading Program will still conclude tomorrow as well.   Thank you … read more PLDL Closing at 2pm 2/6/25→

PLDL is currently seeking for 3 open part-time positions: 2 Substitute Library Assistants and 1 Evening Library Page. Interested individuals are invited to submit a Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and Employment Application to Katrina Linde-Moriarty by Saturday, February 15th, 2025. More information is included in the full job postings below: Substitute Library Assistant (2 Openings, Variable Schedule) Evening Library Page (1 Opening, Wed/Thurs Evenings and … read more PLDL is Hiring – All Postings Below Close 2/15/25→

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.

Late Start at 1pm: October 8th
Posted in Library News Posted on September 30, 2024

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
Posted in Library News Posted on August 29, 2024

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
Posted in Adult, Library News Posted on July 7, 2024

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/