Miscellaneous

Meet PLDL’s New Director!
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Stop by the library between 2-4pm, on Friday, July 1, for cake and refreshments and say hello to Katrina, PLDL’s new Director!

Friends of the Library Book Sale
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Stop by PLDL on Saturday, June 18, from 10am – 2pm for the Friends of the Library Book Sale. We have A LOT of books, and this year it will be a bag sale.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party
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PLDL is hosting an outdoor Summer Reading kick-off event on Saturday, June 18, from 11am-1pm at the library. Readers can sign-up for the program and enjoy a frozen treat, face painting, and other summer reading themed crafts and activities. More information on the Summer Reading Program can be found at: https://pldl.org/summer-reading-program/

Pine Mountain Puppet Workshop
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Puppets inspired by the Bergonzi Trio repertoire will be featured in the Children’s Concert.  Workshops are offered on Friday where youngsters will make their own puppets and learn how to manipulate them.  We’ll have puppets on hand for anyone who wishes to participate during the concert. Classes are limited to 20 and registration is required. Please register here : 10:15 – 10:45 … read more Pine Mountain Puppet Workshop

Temporary Parking/Access Changes at PLDL
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PLDL is open and will remain open through the pier construction! The current path to our front door is accessible by walking down Huron Street to the library’s front door. There is also access from the parking lot. Three parking spaces closest to the library have been designated as “15 minute parking” and we encourage our patrons to leave these spots available … read more Temporary Parking/Access Changes at PLDL

Join our Team as a Substitute Library Assistant
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We’re hiring! Apply to join our team as a Substitute Library Assistant at the Portage Lake District Library. Please inquire by calling 906-482-4570 or email at info@pldl.org

History of Michigan voting rules since 2018
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Join Faith A. Morrison,  Professor Emerita Michigan Tech University, on Tues, May 24 at 6:30pm for a discussion on The New Struggle for Voting Rights and how 2018 was pivotal for Michigan voters.

LIBRARY BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION
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Please join us for a book discussion of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by British writer Agatha Christie on Saturday, May 21, at 11am. It is the third novel to feature Hercule Poirot as the lead detective. Poirot retires to a village near the home of a friend, Roger Ackroyd, to pursue a project to perfect vegetable marrows. Soon after, Ackroyd is … read more LIBRARY BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION

New Portage Lake District Library Director
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The Portage Lake District Library has hired a new library director. Katrina Linde-Moriarty will start work at the library on May 2. Katrina Linde-Moriarty comes to Houghton from a job as director of Monticello Public Library, a small public library near Madison, Wisconsin. “A good library has books, programs, and other resources,” Katrina says. “A remarkable library is built around people and … read more New Portage Lake District Library Director