News & Updates
Beginners Fly Tying Class
January 11, 2022
Join us on Tuesday, Jan 18, at 6:30pm for a free class sponsored by the Copper Country Chapter of Trout Unlimited. All tools and materials will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own. The discussion will include different types of flies, a demonstration of the tools and materials needed to tie flies, and assistance with tying …… Read More
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Winter Reading Challenge
January 6, 2022
From January 1 to February 28, Portage Lake District Library is participating in Beanstack’s Fifth Annual Winter Reading Challenge. “Read for a Better World” encourages readers of all ages to explore diversity, empathy, and action through literature. Library staff have selected books from our collection to complement the challenge and library cardholders can also explore additional titles through Hoopla, …… Read More
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We’re Hiring!
January 6, 2022
We are currently accepting applications for the position of Substitute Library Assistant at Portage Lake District Library. Interested parties must submit a cover letter, resume and PLDL Employment Application. Applications are available at the circulation desk or by following this link: https://bit.ly/3HGUY4J
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AARP Tax Assistance Program
January 3, 2022
Unfortunately, the AARP Tax Assistance program will not be available this year at PLDL due to the pandemic. In lieu of this, the library will have several public computers dedicated for online tax preparation and staff support to assist patrons with finding the best options for filing their taxes online. Staff will not be able to assist with tax preparation, …… Read More
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PLDL Board of Trustees
December 21, 2021
The Library’s Board of Trustees hosts their monthly public meeting on Wednesday, January 26, from 7 – 8:00pm in the Community Room. Click here for agenda.
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Learn to Sew: Quilted Bookmark
December 20, 2021
New to sewing, or just looking to get back into it? Join us on Saturday, January 15, from12– 2pm to make your own quilted bookmark. Learn the basics of machine sewing with this fun reading themed project. We will have supplies on hand, but feel free to bring your own 2 fabric scraps of at least 2.5″x&7″ each and ribbon …… Read More
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New Episode of Biblio Bistro
November 23, 2021
Our latest episode of Biblio Bistro airs on 12/15! The fourteenth episode of Biblio Bistro features Keweenaw berry jam making with guest host Margaret Hanson, chef, teacher and owner of Teach to Taste, which is based in the Keweenaw. To view the latest episode, learn more about the series, download the recipes cards, and see all of the published videos, …… Read More
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Rabbit Island Presentation
November 5, 2021
In August, the Portage Lake District Library and the Rabbit Island Foundation gave seven local high school students the experience of a lifetime. These students were awarded full scholarships to attend the library’s second Rabbit Island School, a 7-day arts and ecology expedition to a remote island in Lake Superior. On Thursday, November 18, the students will host an art …… Read More
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NEA Big Read: Joy Harjo at PWPL/PLDL
November 1, 2021
Joy Harjo will read virtually from An American Sunrise and take part in a Q & A from 6-8pm on Monday, November 15. A watch party will take place at Peter White Public Library, with a performance by the band Waayeyaa. Follow this link to watch it from the Peter White Public Library’s Youtube channel. We will also stream on …… Read More
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LWV:Voting Rights Presentation
November 1, 2021
Please join the League of Women Voters in person, or virtually, on Thursday, November 11, from 6:30 – 7:30pm, for a presentation in the PLDL Community Room : Update on Michigan Voting Rights, Voting Bills, and Ballot Initiative by presenter Richelle Winkler, Assoc. Prof. Social Sciences with panelist Houghton City Clerk Ann Vollrath. Please go to pldl.org and in the …… Read More
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