Library News
Friends of PLDL
Join the Friends of PLDL on Tuesday, March 21, from 6:30 – 7:30pm for their monthly meeting. If you’ve ever been interested in learning about the group, this is an opportunity to learn about their mission and membership.
Q&A Info Session: Walmart Tax Appeal & Lawsuit Case
Join Houghton City Manager Eric Waara and Librarian Katrina Linde-Moriarty on Monday, March 20, from 6 – 7pm for an info session about Walmart’s tax appeal case before the Michigan Tax Tribunal and the City of Houghton’s lawsuit.
We’re Hiring!
Join our team! We are currently hiring for the position of Substitute Library Assistant at the Portage Lake District Library. The application period will remain open until end of day Wednesday, October 5th. read more We’re Hiring!
PLDL Reopens For Grab-and-Go Services
The Portage Lake District Library is moving into step three of their phased reopening, which includes limited access to the building by patrons. The service is available beginning Monday, June 29, and will include a return to the regular schedule of open hours at PLDL. The library will be open Monday – Thursday from 10am – 8pm; Fridays from 10am – 5pm; … read more PLDL Reopens For Grab-and-Go Services
PLDL Launches Read for Relief, A New Summer Reading Initiative
Through a collaboration with the Portage Health Foundation (PHF), PLDL and the Hancock School Public Library (HSPL) will engage residents in summer reading while also helping the local nonprofit community heal from the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s program, Read for Relief, will award funds to area nonprofits if a community reading goal is met by the end of the 10-week program. read more PLDL Launches Read for Relief, A New Summer Reading Initiative
Rabbit Island School Application Period Extended
Students awarded with a scholarship to Rabbit Island School will spend one week on the island, participating in an open framework, student led expedition for a full week. read more Rabbit Island School Application Period Extended
PLDL Board of Trustees Meeting
The PLDL Board of Trustees will host their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 22 at 7pm. The public is welcome to attend the meeting remotely via conference call. read more PLDL Board of Trustees Meeting
PLDL Patrons Have New, Additional Resources with Hoopla
PLDL cardholders now have access to Hoopla, a digital streaming service that provides eBooks, digital audiobooks, graphic novels, music, movies and TV shows. The collection includes 750,000 unique titles and allows patrons to checkout up to 4 titles per month. There are no holds or wait times, no matter how popular a title might be. read more PLDL Patrons Have New, Additional Resources with Hoopla
PLDL Wins State Award for Service Excellence
“It is such an honor to have our staff recognized for their innovative and engaging work in service to our patrons,” said Library Director Dillon Geshel. “PLDL holds a special place in the heart of our community, and we’re proud to stand out as one of the best small libraries in the state.” read more PLDL Wins State Award for Service Excellence