Join us for an evening with author Eugene Milhizer on Wednesday, Aug 4, at 6pm. His new book, Dissecting Anatomy of a Murder, examines and analyzes both the book and film, Anatomy of a Murder, in significant detail. It tells the fascinating story of its author, John Voelker and recounts the 1952 murder in Big Bay, Michigan. It also chronicles the actual, … read more Author Eugene Milhizer
The Portage Lake District Library invites everyone to join us for music performed by some of our best local talent over the lunch hour on Wednesdays from 12-1pm at the Bridgeview Park, beginning 6/30. As an added bonus, The Ambassador restaurant is offering $2 off any pizza, only on Wednesdays from 11:30-1:30. Just mention Music on the Menu when you order! read more Music on the Menu
Please join us for a book discussion of Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks on Wednesday, August 4, at 5:00 PM. The group will meet outside of the library, weather permitting, or in the community room. There are several copies of the book on hold at the library available for cardholders to check out. read more LIBRARY BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION
PLDL is in the early stages of planning a phased renovation, and we’re taking a systematic approach to assessing the community needs and wants for the library. Libraries continue to evolve to meet community needs, and your input is invaluable as we assess how to best meet the current and future needs of library users. This survey is an important step in the process to gather community input as we evaluate the spaces and configuration of PLDL. read more PLDL Community Survey and Facility Assessment
PLDL will be the home of a Monarch butterfly “condo” for the next several weeks! On Wednesday, July 7, at 10:30 am, we will do our first release. After that, stop on by to see the display anytime and check out all the books we have on butterflies! We will be doing a weekly release of butterflies after Storytime on Thursdays, or … read more Monarch Butterfly Hatch and Release
Join PLDL, Keweenaw Land Trust, and Joan Chadde, science educator, as we explore what lives in Boston Pond on Thursday, July 15, at 4pm! There will also be an opportunity to look at library books about ponds and what lives there, and a craft activity to do at home. Rain or shine. Bring footwear that can get wet. A hat,long sleeves(pants), sunscreen, … read more Pond Tales and Tails
The Portage Lake District Library and the Hancock School Public Library are thrilled to launch
the 2021 summer reading program, Tails and Tales. The program will see both libraries engage
students and residents in summer reading activities all season long.
read more PLDL Summer Reading Program
PLDL no longer has a mark or social distancing requirement, the building capacity limit has been lifted, and the Community Room is now available for public use with temporary pandemic related rules in place. read more PLDL Eases Into Full Reopening
LinkedIn Learning, an online leader for professional development courses and skill-building tutorials, will soon be available for patrons of the Portage Lake District Library (PLDL). The resource offers thousands of professionally produced courses on business, software, technology, creative skills and more. read more New Digital Skill Building Resource for PLDL Patrons