News & Updates
Justice in Transition
March 24, 2021
The Portage Lake District Library is partnering with the Institute of Policy, Ethics, and Culture (IPEC) at Michigan Technological University and the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts to present a virtual speaker series this spring titled Justice in Transition…. Read More
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Smart Art Bites
March 24, 2021
In this week’s episode of Smart Art Bites, let’s sing in Spanish with Lucia! Learn Twinkle Twinkle Little Star in Spanish, and the difference in tone and timbre between saxophone and ewi, concluding with a performance from Lucia. You can find more information, including recommended reading lists for each episode, at pldl.org/smart-art-bites . Smart Art Bites is presented by the …… Read More
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Library Holiday Hours
March 23, 2021
The library will close at 1pm on Friday, April 2. We will reopen at 10am on Saturday, April 3.
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PLDL Board of Trustees Meeting
March 23, 2021
The PLDL Board of Trustees will host their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 24 at 7pm. The board will conduct this meeting via conference call instead of in-person due to the COVID19 pandemic. The public is welcome to attend the meeting remotely via conference call…. Read More
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Keweenaw Garden Club:Yard Erosion Remedies
February 28, 2021
Does your yard flood during heavy rains? Do you have washouts and erosion in your yard? Learn what you can do in your yard and around your home to better manage your troubles!
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Library Book Group Discussion
February 23, 2021
Please join us by Zoom for The Library Book Group Discussion of The Shakespeare Requirement by Julie Schumacher on Wednesday, March 3rd, at 5:30 PM. The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune keep hitting beleaguered English professor Jason Fitger right between the eyes in this hilarious and eagerly awaited sequel to the cult classic of anhedonic academe, the Thurber Prize-winning …… Read More
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Virtual Author Visits with Lexie Bean
February 8, 2021
Please join us for two author talks with Lexie Bean, whose book “The Ship We Built” was named one of the Michigan Notable Books for 2021…. Read More
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Digital Magazines Now Available in Libby, OverDrive
February 4, 2021
Digital magazines previously available in the RBdigital app have been moved to the Libby and OverDrive for PLDL and Hancock Library patrons. The migration is a result of an acquisition in which OverDrive acquired RBdigital Magazines. OverDrive is also the parent company of Libby. Here’s what you need to know… Read More
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SATURDAYS OUTSIDE: Hungarian Falls
January 15, 2021
Join us on Saturday, January 30, from 1-3pm, for an outdoor adventure with the Hancock Public Library, the Keweenaw Land Trust, and the Portage Lake District Library. We will explore the beautiful Hungarian Falls while enjoying an self-guided sensory hike!… Read More
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Smart Art Bites
January 12, 2021
Smart Art Bites offers digital bite-sized arts lessons for families and teachers to incorporate the arts into everyday learning, through a collaboration with PLDL and the Rozsa Center. Click through to learn more!… Read More
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