Miscellaneous

Virtual Meeting Rooms
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on August 6, 2020

While the Portage Lake District Library’s meeting room is not currently available, library staff remain committed to serving the community by facilitating connections using Zoom, a virtual meeting service. read more Virtual Meeting Rooms→

Using the Library’s Online Catalog: Video Tutorial
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on August 5, 2020

Did you know you can use the library’s online catalog to place holds on books and other materials, edit your library account information and more? We put together a short, 5-minute video tutorial to help get you started in the online catalog. read more Using the Library’s Online Catalog: Video Tutorial→

Michigan eLibrary Returns
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on August 4, 2020

Michigan eLibrary catalog will be available to our library cardholders again, beginning Monday, 8/10. The catalog allows lending access to books throughout the state. Visit our website and choose the catalog menu or follow this link https://uprl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/pldl/?dt=list

Biblio Bistro Video Series Debuts July 14
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on July 24, 2020

This summer the Keweenaw is getting a look into what it means to eat local produce with the debut of a new video series, Biblio Bistro. The new cooking show will be available on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook starting July 14 and is a collaboration between Portage Health Foundation (PHF) and Portage Lake District Library (PLDL). read more Biblio Bistro Video Series Debuts July 14→

“Reunion” Adult Book Group
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on July 23, 2020

Join us on Wednesday, August 5, at 5:30 pm outside the library at the picnic table on the East side of the library, next to the bike rack. We’ll be talking about books we’ve read over the past several months and we’ll pick September’s group read. As always, we encourage new members to join the fun and this is a great way … read more “Reunion” Adult Book Group→

Census Drop-In at Your Library
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on July 20, 2020

Everyone counts at the Portage Lake District Library! Come in to get information on the census, learn how to fill out the census, and have your questions answered by library staff. A laptop is available for patrons to complete the census. The deadline to complete the census has been extended through October 2020. Participation is a way to ensure that your household … read more Census Drop-In at Your Library→

VIRTUAL Kids Yoga
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on July 7, 2020

Join us on Tuesdays in July at 10:15 AM for kids yoga with Fresh Coast Yoga! A PLDL staff member will read a story and a yoga instructor will demonstrate poses to accompany the story. Find Fresh Coast Yoga on Instagram and look for the live event. 

Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on June 23, 2020

Join us on Saturday, June 27, from 11am-2pm for a VIRTUAL kickoff party on Facebook to celebrate the opening of our 2020 READ FOR RELIEF Summer Reading Program! We’ll have a LIVE Classic Fairy tale storytime and Bingo, and more games to play. Please stop by PLDL curbside pickup to get a craft packet which contains either a dragon mask or unicorn … read more Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party→

Library Card Memberships Restored
Posted in Miscellaneous Posted on June 15, 2020

This morning, were made aware that patron library cards we’re not allowing them to place holds in the online catalog. As of 11:30am, all resident library cards should allow patrons to place holds. We apologize for the confusion and inconvenience.  read more Library Card Memberships Restored→