Youth

Lego Club
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Join us on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 1 – 3pm for a guided Lego Club activity with an instructor from Kaleidoscope.

DnD One-Shot (Teens/Tweens)
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Calling all green and veteran adventurers. Join us on Saturday, August 5, from 11am – 2pm for the ‘Squirrel Scouts’, an overnight camping trip on the edge of the Enchanted Forest with our very own Game Master Katrina! All supplies are included and snacks will be provided. Sign-up to save your spot at the library: mstanitis@pldl.org

Stand Up Paddleboard DEMO : RESCHEDULED
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Join us on Wednesday, Aug 2, from 6 – 7pm for a SUP demo and brief instruction with Portage Paddle Sports and stick around for a group paddle! Will be held at Kestner Park, weather permitting. Please check the PLDL website/Facebook if weather looks suspect. We have 20 spots, first come first serve. Minors MUST be accompanied by parent.  Please register at: … read more Stand Up Paddleboard DEMO : RESCHEDULED

STORYPLAY! with Jennifer Strauss
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Join Storyteller, Jen Strauss on Saturday, July 29, from 1 – 2pm as We Sing Our Way through Stories, Tell Our Way through Songs, and Play Our Way through Story Games where everyone belongs! Join Jen for this Narrative Adventure designed for school-age kids and their families. Go home with a colorful friendship bracelet that you weave with a partner!

Storytime with Copper Country Humane Society
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Join us for a special Storytime with Copper Country Humane Society, on Wed, July 19, from 10:30-11:15! We’ll have craft time following storytime.

Bike Parade
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Join us on Saturday, July 8, from 1 – 2pm for our All Together Now Bike Parade. Come with your bike decorated or you can bedazzle it a bit at the library before the parade. A representative from Rhythm Bike and Board  will be on hand to demonstrate the bike maintenance station on the pier. We will then ride up to Chutes … read more Bike Parade

KIDS YOGA
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Join us and Fresh Coast Yoga instructors for a summer of Kid’s Yoga! We’ll be meeting weekly on Tuesdays, from 12-1pm, beginning Tuesday, June 20, on the pier, weather permitting. We have a limited amount of yoga mats available, so please bring one if you are able.

Superior Fab Lab:Arduino Workshop
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Dr. Shane Oberloier will cover the basics of Arduino microcontrollers, sensors, and breadboards and then work with attendees to create various projects on Thursday, April 27, from 6 – 7:30pm. These small open-source electronics are great for students, hobbyists, artists, programmers, and professionals to easily and inexpensively create and test their designs. No experience necessary. All equipment will be provided. (Equipment may … read more Superior Fab Lab:Arduino Workshop

Earth Day with City of Houghton
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Join us and the City of Houghton on Saturday, April 22, from 10:00am – 12:00pm on the new pier for the city garden clean-up and sunflower seed planting. There will also be supplies for drop-in rock painting in the library community room. Parents must supervise this activity as the paint is permanent.