Teen
Thursday, July 11th, 2024 ⋅ Noon Come experience the joy of traditional Finnish folk dance with The Kivajat Finnish American Folk Dance Group. The dancers, ages 4 – 16, do traditional Finnish folk dancing, in colorful, traditional costume. After the performance at noon, audience members of all ages may try a few dances!
Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 6pm Meet Author Angeline Boulley for a conversation about her work including “Firekeeper’s Daughter” the 2023/24 Great Michigan Read! A short Q/A will follow the presentation alongside an author meet and great. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and the doors will open at 5:30pm for the event. — The … read more Angeline Boulley – Author Visit
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 at 6pm Expand your outdoor horizons! This event is open to all, novice and mountaineer alike. This series is co-sponsored by the Keweenaw Hiking Trails Association and Portage Lake District Library. Hiking Basics 101 Thurs, Feb. 22nd at 6pm Backpacking Basics 201 Thurs, March 28th at 6pm Wilderness Backpacking 202 Thurs, April 25th at 6pm
Postponed to a Future Date due to illness! Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 at 6pm Come and learn about Finland, the happiest country in the world! Anna and Meg will share their experiences visiting and living in Finland, mostly in the Tampere area. Learn about Finnish culture through Finnish and American perspective and life in Finland as an American.
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at 6pm Want to visit? Escape the winter cold and fulfill your wanderlust by exploring New York City from the comfort of the library. Learn more! Director Katrina will share about their recent trip to the Big Apple along with travel tips, securing Broadway tickets, and mapping out what sights to see along the way. This event is … read more Travelogue Adventures: NYC
Escape the wintery cold and fulfill your wanderlust by exploring Japan like a native. Discover the wealth of history, food, culture and natural beauty Japan has to offer. A local Japanese presenter will provide a short introduction to the country, share out about their own travels, and present tips for new visitors. Join us: Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at 6pm
The Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23rd and Friday, Nov. 24th to allow our staff and patrons time to rest. We will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 25th from 10am-3pm.
Learn about a local student’s travels to rural Korea through the 4-H Outbound Program and staff member’s adventure in Busan, a large port city in South Korea. Each offers a unique perspective on visiting this vibrant country. Both presenters will provide a short introduction to the country, share out about their own travels, and present tips for other first-time visitors. … read more Travelogue Adventures: South Korea
Japanese Culture Club for Teens
Join a brand new Japanese Culture Club for teens meeting at PLDL on Thursdays, from 6 – 7pm! Student-led, each week will involve fun discussions and studying Japanese related topics like language, art, music, books, and culture. Together, attendees will explore Japanese food, anime, manga, games, traditions, and other cultural aspects. Bring your favorite Japanese materials to share! Check in at the … read more Japanese Culture Club for Teens
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